Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund, Inc. (ARDC) Stock Price & Analysis
Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund, Inc. (ARDC) closed at USD 11.44 on Friday, October 23, 2026, up 2.69% on the day. The US market is currently closed; this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 11.14; the Oct 23, 2026 session ranged USD 11.25–11.46 on volume of 579,346 shares. Market capitalization is $274.17M, with a 52-week range of USD 11.1–13.99 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 24, 2026 at 10:06 UTC.
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Key facts (ARDC)
- Insider open-market purchases, last ~7 months: 2 Form 4 filings, $10.0M; 0 by opportunistic insiders, 0 by routine insiders.
- Analysts: None.
- Total return with dividends: 1Y -5.5% vs S&P 500 +13.4%; 5Y +15.1% vs S&P 500 +76.9%.
Insider purchases (SEC Form 4, open-market, last ~7 months) (ARDC)
2 purchases, $10.0M. Private placements, offerings, dividend reinvestment and employee stock purchase plan buys are excluded.
| Trade date | Insider | Role | Shares | Value | Avg price | Insider type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-14 | Thrivent Financial For Lutherans | 240,000 | $6.0M | 25 | Too little history (no open-market trades in 2023–2025) | |
| 2026-07-14 | Thrivent Financial For Lutherans | 160,000 | $4.0M | 25 | Too little history (no open-market trades in 2023–2025) |
Insider type follows Cohen, Malloy & Pomorski (Journal of Finance, 2012). An insider who traded the stock in the same calendar month in each of the past three years is a routine trader; one who traded in each of those years without such a pattern is an opportunistic trader. In their study, trades by opportunistic insiders predicted future returns and trades by routine insiders did not. Counts open-market purchases and sales only (SEC Form 4 codes P and S) by that insider in that company. Not investment advice.
Analysts (ARDC)
Consensus None.
Total return (dividends reinvested) (ARDC)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-24) | 5Y (from 2021-10-25) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | -5.5% | +15.1% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +13.4% | +76.9% |
| Per year | -5.5% | +2.9% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 10.0% | 14.6% |
| Max drawdown | -11.4% (Nov 2025→Mar 2026) | -26.3% (Dec 2021→Oct 2022) |
ARDC analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter | — | — | — | $0 | — |
| Next quarter | — | — | — | $0 | — |
| Current fiscal year | — | — | — | $0 | — |
| Next fiscal year | — | — | — | $0 | — |
Key Statistics (as of October 24, 2026 at 10:06 UTC)
| Price | USD 11.44 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 2.69% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 11.14 |
| Open | USD 11.25 |
| Day Range | USD 11.25 – 11.46 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 11.1 – 13.99 |
| Volume | 579,346 shares |
| Market Cap | $274.17M |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (ARDC)
Nexqual's technical model rates ARDC "SELL" based on 2 bullish and 4 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 24, 2026 at 10:06 UTC.
| Overall Signal | SELL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 44.36 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 11.85) |
| MACD | -0.16 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (ARDC)
Wall Street analysts rate ARDC "None", per Nexqual as of October 24, 2026 at 10:06 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | None |
|---|
Earnings (ARDC)
Source: Nexqual, October 24, 2026 at 10:06 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (ARDC)
| Gross Margin | +0.00% |
|---|---|
| Operating Margin | +0.00% |
| Profit Margin | +0.00% |
Source: Nexqual, October 24, 2026 at 10:06 UTC.
Financial Health Score (ARDC)
Nexqual rates Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund, Inc.'s overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of October 24, 2026 at 10:06 UTC.
| Growth | Mixed — No data |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Weak — Gross margin 0%, operating 0% (last 12 months) |
| Balance Sheet | Mixed — No data |
| Cash Flow | Mixed — No data |
| Efficiency | Mixed — No data |
Ownership (ARDC)
| Insider Ownership | +0.00% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +34.82% |
| Shares Outstanding | 23.97M |
Source: Nexqual, October 24, 2026 at 10:06 UTC.
Leadership (ARDC)
Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund, Inc. is led by Seth J. Brufsky, CEO, President, Portfolio Manager and Director, per Nexqual as of October 24, 2026 at 10:06 UTC.
| CEO, President, Portfolio Manager and Director | Seth J. Brufsky |
|---|---|
| CFO, Principal Accounting Officer & Treasurer | Scott C. Lem |
| Vice President | Daniel Robert Hayward |
Major Backers & Investors (ARDC)
Notable institutional backers of Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund, Inc. include Wells Fargo & Company, Morgan Stanley, AdvisorNet Financial, Inc, according to Nexqual as of October 24, 2026 at 10:06 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Wells Fargo & Company | 7.98% |
| Morgan Stanley | 2.69% |
| AdvisorNet Financial, Inc | 2.68% |
| Guggenheim Capital, LLC | 1.8% |
| Penserra Capital Management LLC | 1.78% |
| Amplify ETF Trust-Amplify CEF High Income ETF | 1.77% |
| United Advisor Group, LLC | 1.48% |
| Invesco | 1.44% |
Source: Nexqual, October 24, 2026 at 10:06 UTC.
Peers & Related Stocks
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|---|---|---|---|
| BXSL | Blackstone Secured Lending Fund | USD 23.33 | ▼ 2.43% |
| VCTR | Victory Capital Holdings, Inc. | USD 107.6 | ▲ 0.2% |
| PDI | PIMCO Dynamic Income Fund | USD 14.31 | ▲ 0.07% |
| AMG | Affiliated Managers Group, Inc. | USD 383.42 | ▼ 3.06% |
| SEIC | SEI Investments Company | USD 102.3 | ▼ 2.11% |
| IVZ | Invesco Ltd | USD 28.06 | ▼ 2.54% |
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