Is Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund, Inc. (ARDC) Halal?

NYSE Financial Services United States $286M
✗ NOT HALAL
Confidence: 95/100
Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund, Inc. (ARDC) is Not Halal under AAOIFI Standard 21 due to its classification in the Asset Management industry, which is excluded under Shariah screening. Companies operating in prohibited sectors such as conventional banking, insurance, alcohol, tobacco, and gambling are automatically excluded regardless of their financial ratios.

Shariah Screening — 5 Standards

Based on financial data from December 2024

Standard Debt Ratio Cash Ratio Receivables Income Status
AAOIFI Excluded — Asset Management ✗ NOT HALAL
DJIM Excluded — Asset Management ✗ NOT HALAL
MSCI Excluded — Asset Management ✗ NOT HALAL
S&P Excluded — Asset Management ✗ NOT HALAL
FTSE Excluded — Asset Management ✗ NOT HALAL

Financial Highlights

P/E Ratio
12.4
EPS
$0.96
Dividend Yield
1132.0%
Payout: 141.2%
Revenue
$41M

Profitability

Gross Margin 0.0%
Operating Margin 0.0%
Net Margin 0.0%

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Operating Cash Flow-$25M
Free Cash Flow-$25M
Total Debt$107M
Total Assets$577M

Price & Trading

Last Close$12.12
50-Day MA$12.87
200-Day MA$13.72
Avg Volume124K
52-Week Range
$11.52
$15.03

About Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund, Inc. (ARDC)

CEO
Mr. Seth J. Brufsky
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Asset Management
Country
United States
Exchange
NYSE
Market Cap
$286M
Currency
USD

Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund, Inc. is a closed-ended fixed income fund launched by Ares Management LLC. The fund is managed by Ares Capital Management II LLC. It primarily invests in the U.S. securities and companies. The fund primarily invests in debt instruments such as senior loans made primarily to companies whose debt is rated below investment grade, corporate bonds that are primarily high yield issues rated below investment grade, equity securities of CLOs and debt securities issued by CLOs, and other fixed-income instruments. It focuses on such factors as the overall macroeconomic environment, financial markets, and company specific research and analysis, to create its portfolio. Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund, Inc. was formed on November 27, 2012 and is domiciled in the United States..

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund, Inc. (ARDC) halal to invest in?

Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund, Inc. is Not Halal. The company fails one or more screening criteria. We screen against all 5 major standards: AAOIFI, DJIM, MSCI, S&P, and FTSE.

What is Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund, Inc.'s debt ratio?

Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund, Inc.'s debt ratio is not available under the AAOIFI standard (which uses market capitalization as the denominator). The AAOIFI threshold is 30%.

What are Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund, Inc.'s key financial metrics?

Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund, Inc. has a market capitalization of $286M, trailing P/E ratio of 12.4, and revenue of $41M.

How often is the screening data updated?

Our screening data is updated regularly using the latest available financial statements and market data. Stock prices and market caps are refreshed frequently, while financial statements are updated quarterly when companies report earnings.

Disclaimer: HalalStockGuide.com provides Shariah compliance screening for educational and informational purposes only. This is not a fatwa, financial advice, or a recommendation to buy or sell any security. Screening results are based on publicly available financial data and established methodologies. Always consult a qualified Islamic scholar and a licensed financial advisor before making investment decisions.