Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund (ARDC) Stock Price, News & Analysis
What Changed
Price Move History
- Daily moves over 5%
- 0 252 sessions, September 10, 2025 to September 10, 2026
- Largest daily move
- +2.7% close of March 31, 2026
- 1-year change
- -17.8% closing prices, September 10, 2025 to September 10, 2026
- 5-year change
- -25.7% closing prices, September 10, 2021 to September 10, 2026
Company Description
Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund, Inc. (NYSE: ARDC) is a closed-end, diversified management investment company focused on credit investments. The Fund seeks an attractive risk-adjusted level of total return, primarily through current income and secondarily through capital appreciation. Its shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol ARDC, and its net asset value is identified through the Nasdaq ticker symbol XADCX.
The Fund invests in a broad, dynamically managed portfolio of credit assets. Its mandate includes senior secured loans, corporate bonds, other fixed-income instruments, securities issued by entities commonly referred to as collateralized loan obligations, and other asset-backed securities. The portfolio structure gives ARDC a fixed-income and structured-credit orientation rather than an operating-company model based on product sales or services revenue.
ARDC is externally managed by Ares Capital Management II LLC, a subsidiary of Ares Management Corporation. The adviser manages the Fund's investment allocation and related fund operations within the closed-end fund structure. As a public fund vehicle, ARDC's corporate materials center on portfolio strategy, total-return objectives, capital structure, share trading, net asset value, and stockholder governance.
The Fund is organized as a Maryland corporation and overseen by a board of directors. Its public-company governance record includes board appointments, independent director roles, audit committee membership, annual meeting matters, and stockholder votes for director elections. These governance subjects are part of the Fund's ongoing structure as a listed closed-end management company.
Stock Performance
Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund (ARDC) closed at $12.17 on September 10, 2026. Over the past 12 months, the price has lost 17.8%.
ARDC Metrics & Rankings
Price returns through September 10, 2026. Month-to-date and YTD include the first trading day. Ranking links may use different dates.
Latest News
Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund has 10 recent news articles. Of the recent coverage, 4 articles coincided with positive price movement and 6 with negative movement. View all ARDC news →
SEC Filings
Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund has filed 5 recent SEC filings, including 3 Form SCHEDULE 13G/A, 1 Form 4, 1 Form 424B3. The most recent filing was submitted on July 28, 2026. SEC filings provide transparency into a company's financial condition, material events, and regulatory compliance. View all ARDC SEC filings →
Insider Radar
Insider buying activity at Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund over the past 90 days may reflect management confidence in the company's direction. Institutional investors and analysts often monitor insider purchases as a potential bullish indicator for the stock.
Financial Highlights
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Short Interest History
Short interest in Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund (ARDC) currently stands at 22.4 thousand shares, down 65.3% from the previous reporting period, representing 0.1% of the shares outstanding. Since September 2025, short interest has decreased by 89.8%.
Days to Cover History
Days to cover for Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund (ARDC) currently stands at 1.0 days. This low days-to-cover ratio indicates high liquidity, allowing short sellers to quickly exit positions if needed. The days to cover has decreased 52.6% over the past year, suggesting improved liquidity for short covering. The ratio has shown significant volatility over the period, ranging from 1.0 to 2.1 days.
ARDC Company Profile & Sector Positioning
Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund (ARDC) operates in the Asset Management industry within the broader Financial Services sector and is listed on the NYSE. Among dividend-paying stocks, ARDC ranks #159 by dividend yield.
Investors comparing ARDC often look at related companies in the same sector, including abrdn Global Premier Property (AWP), Liberty All-Star Growth (ASG), Source Capital (SOR), DWS Municipal Income Trust (KTF), and Eagle Point Income Company (EIC). Comparing financial metrics, valuation ratios, and stock performance across these peers can help investors evaluate ARDC's relative position within its industry.