Cwm LLC lessened its position in shares of Ares Capital Corporation (NASDAQ: ARCC) by 31.4% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The firm owned 222,421 shares of the investment management company's stock after selling 101,822 shares during the quarter. Cwm LLC's holdings in Ares Capital were
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In the latest trading session, Ares Capital (ARCC) closed at $18.63, marking a +2.42% move from the previous day.
Blue Owl Capital (OBDC) is rated Buy, while Ares Capital (ARCC) is downgraded to Hold, reflecting valuation asymmetry despite similar credit quality. OBDC trades at a ~27% discount to NAV versus ARCC's ~9%, yet underlying credit risk and non-accruals remain comparable between the two. OBDC's Q4 non-accruals were 1.1%, below ARCC's 1.2%, and asset sales at 99.7% of carrying value support mark credibility.
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