ARDC is Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund, Inc. (Financial Services). Trading at $12.30. Current dividend yield: 10.98%.
Dividend snapshot
| Annual dividend rate | $1.35 |
| Current yield | 10.98% |
| Payment frequency | Monthly |
| Next ex-dividend date | Sep 21, 2026(in 14 days) |
| Most recent payment date | Aug 31, 2026 |
| Last payment amount | $0.1125 |
| 5-year dividend CAGR | 2.46% |
| 3-year dividend CAGR | 4.28% |
| Payout ratio | 643% |
| Market cap | $295M |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Recent dividend payments
| Date | Amount / share |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-21 | $0.1125 |
| 2026-07-20 | $0.1125 |
| 2026-06-22 | $0.1125 |
| 2026-05-21 | $0.1125 |
| 2026-04-20 | $0.1125 |
| 2026-03-20 | $0.1125 |
| 2026-02-20 | $0.1125 |
| 2026-01-20 | $0.1125 |
About ARDC
Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund Inc is a closed-end, diversified, management investment company. The Fund's investment objective is to seek an attractive risk adjusted level of total return, through current income and, secondarily, through capital appreciation. The Fund invests in a broad, dynamically managed portfolio of (i) senior secured loans, (ii) corporate bonds, (iii) other fixed-income instruments, and (iv) securities issued by entities commonly referred to as collateralized loan obligations and other asset-backed securities.
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Frequently asked
What is ARDC's dividend yield?
ARDC (Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund, Inc.) currently has a dividend yield of 10.98%, which works out to about $1.35 in annual dividend payments per share.
When is ARDC's next ex-dividend date?
ARDC's next ex-dividend date is Sep 21, 2026 (in 14 days). To receive the upcoming dividend, you must own shares before this date.
When did ARDC last pay a dividend?
ARDC's most recent dividend payment date was Aug 31, 2026.
How often does ARDC pay dividends?
ARDC pays dividends on a monthly schedule.
How fast is ARDC growing its dividend?
ARDC has been growing its dividend at a 4.28% 3-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR). CAGR smooths year-to-year noise into a single average growth rate.
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Data refreshed 2026-09-07. Not investment advice. Yields and prices change continuously; always verify the latest numbers in the live app before buying.