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ARDC vs. QQQI
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Performance

ARDC vs. QQQI - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund, Inc. (ARDC) and NEOS Nasdaq 100 High Income ETF (QQQI). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

-5.00%0.00%5.00%10.00%JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
9.92%
9.96%
ARDC
QQQI

Returns By Period


ARDC

YTD

19.73%

1M

0.45%

6M

9.91%

1Y

32.00%

5Y (annualized)

10.26%

10Y (annualized)

8.48%

QQQI

YTD

N/A

1M

1.57%

6M

9.96%

1Y

N/A

5Y (annualized)

N/A

10Y (annualized)

N/A

Key characteristics


ARDCQQQI
Daily Std Dev11.47%14.58%
Max Drawdown-45.40%-10.67%
Current Drawdown-0.66%-1.36%

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Correlation

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The correlation between ARDC and QQQI is 0.12, which is considered to be low. This implies their price changes are not closely related. A low correlation is generally favorable for portfolio diversification, as it helps to reduce overall risk by spreading it across multiple assets with different performance patterns.

Risk-Adjusted Performance

ARDC vs. QQQI - Risk-Adjusted Performance Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund, Inc. (ARDC) and NEOS Nasdaq 100 High Income ETF (QQQI). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.


Sharpe ratio
The chart of Sharpe ratio for ARDC, currently valued at 2.74, compared to the broader market-4.00-2.000.002.004.002.74
The chart of Sortino ratio for ARDC, currently valued at 3.80, compared to the broader market-4.00-2.000.002.004.003.80
The chart of Omega ratio for ARDC, currently valued at 1.52, compared to the broader market0.501.001.502.001.52
The chart of Calmar ratio for ARDC, currently valued at 4.55, compared to the broader market0.002.004.006.004.55
The chart of Martin ratio for ARDC, currently valued at 22.64, compared to the broader market-10.000.0010.0020.0030.0022.64
ARDC
QQQI

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Dividends

ARDC vs. QQQI - Dividend Comparison

ARDC's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 8.55%, less than QQQI's 10.52% yield.


TTM20232022202120202019201820172016201520142013
ARDC
Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund, Inc.
8.55%9.90%10.36%7.20%8.44%8.44%9.39%7.60%8.47%10.51%8.87%7.81%
QQQI
NEOS Nasdaq 100 High Income ETF
10.52%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%

Drawdowns

ARDC vs. QQQI - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum ARDC drawdown since its inception was -45.40%, which is greater than QQQI's maximum drawdown of -10.67%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for ARDC and QQQI. For additional features, visit the drawdowns tool.


-10.00%-8.00%-6.00%-4.00%-2.00%0.00%JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
-0.66%
-1.36%
ARDC
QQQI

Volatility

ARDC vs. QQQI - Volatility Comparison

The current volatility for Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund, Inc. (ARDC) is 2.72%, while NEOS Nasdaq 100 High Income ETF (QQQI) has a volatility of 3.86%. This indicates that ARDC experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than QQQI based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.


1.00%2.00%3.00%4.00%5.00%6.00%7.00%8.00%JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
2.72%
3.86%
ARDC
QQQI