Ares Capital Corp (ARCC) Hedge Fund Ownership (Q2 2026)

Q: Is it too late to buy Ares Capital Corp (ARCC) following the 2026 Q2 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, ARCC has moved -0.1% since the 2026 Q2 13F filing date (August 14, 2026), compared to -6.9% for the XLF sector ETF — an outperformance of +6.8%. Since the quarter end (June 30, 2026), ARCC gained +4.5% vs +3.0% for XLF. The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference.

Ares Capital Corp (ARCC)

784 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in ARCC. See who's accumulating, reducing, or initiating positions.

Smart Money Signals — ARCC

Based on 797 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · updated quarterly

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Selling streak — 2 quarters in a row

last 6Q

For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds reduced or closed their ARCC positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.

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At the ownership peak (96% of max)

96% of all-time peak

797 hedge funds hold ARCC right now — the highest count in 3.0 years. When ownership is this concentrated, any bad news can trigger a chain reaction: one big fund sells, others follow. This is a classic 'crowded trade' — high popularity doesn't equal safety.

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Stable — ownership unchanged year-over-year

fund count last 6Q

The number of hedge funds holding ARCC is almost the same as a year ago (-28 funds, -3% change). No significant rush to buy or sell — institutional backing is holding steady.

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Slight buying edge — 52% buying

396 buying370 selling

Last quarter: 396 funds bought or added vs 370 that reduced or exited. It's nearly a 50/50 split — some institutions are convinced, others are taking profits. This mixed picture is normal near price highs.

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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-9 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter

Funds opening this position for the first time: 63 → 142 → 98 → 89. Each quarter fewer new institutions are entering. This usually means most funds that wanted in are already in — the stock is well-known but the pool of potential new buyers is shrinking.

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64% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 64% conviction (2yr+) ■ 19% medium ■ 17% new

508 out of 797 hedge funds have held ARCC for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.

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Steady discovery — ~89 new funds/quarter

84 → 63 → 142 → 98 → 89 new funds/Q

New funds entering each quarter: 63 → 142 → 98 → 89. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.

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Veteran-anchored — 68% veterans vs 19% newcomers

■ 68% veterans ■ 12% 1-2yr ■ 19% new

Entry-cohort mix of 812 holders: 555 (68%) are 2+ year veterans, 101 entered 1–2 years ago, and 156 (19%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.

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Strong quality — 39% AUM from major funds

39% from top-100 AUM funds

38 of 787 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 39% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.

3.2

out of 10

Low Exit Risk

Exit risk score 3.2/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.

Methodology note: these Smart Money cards use consecutive 13F disclosure snapshots, not trade-by-trade execution data. "Buying", "selling", "new holders", and "trimmed" refer to quarter-over-quarter changes in reported holders, aggregate shares, or disclosed position values between filings. They are useful for ownership regime analysis and crowding, but they do not imply exact trade timing on the filing date.

Metric	All 13F Filers (2026 Q2)	Prior (2026 Q1)	Change
Funds Holding	784	813	-3.57%
13F Shares	254M	252M	1.16%
Total Value	$4.57B	$4.21B	8.48%
New Positions	89	98	-9
Increased Positions	301	319	-18
Closed Positions	108	112	-4
Reduced Positions	260	252	+8
Total Calls	12	9	33.33%
Total Puts	12	14	-14.29%
PUT/CALL Ratio	1.0	1.56	Neutral

Metric

All 13F Filers (2026 Q2)

Prior (2026 Q1)

Change

Funds Holding

784

813

-3.57%

13F Shares

254M

252M

1.16%

Total Value

$4.57B

$4.21B

8.48%

New Positions

-9

Increased Positions

301

319

-18

Closed Positions

108

112

-4

Reduced Positions

260

252

Total Calls

33.33%

Total Puts

-14.29%

PUT/CALL Ratio

1.0

1.56

Neutral

Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

784 + investors

Explore institutional interest and hedge fund ownership dynamics. Analyze portfolio weights, new positions, and conviction trends in ARCC. Verified SEC 13F-HR filings.

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FILTER:All New Added To Reduced No Change | Overweight >5%

Top 25 ARCC holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
#	Investor	% of Portfolio	Shares	Mkt Value
1	Muzinich & Co., Inc.	14.24%	2,250,333	$41.7M
2	Gritstone Asset Management LLC	7.97%	447,088	$8.3M
3	Estate Planners Group, LLC	6.08%	725,110	$13.4M
4	Smith Asset Management Co., LLC	5.10%	349,766	$6.5M
5	Melia Wealth LLC	4.91%	460,440	$8.5M
6	Enstar Group LTD	3.20%	373,146	$6.9M
7	Foresight Capital Management Advisors, INC.	3.12%	345,778	$6.4M
8	Challenger Wealth Management	2.68%	196,435	$3.6M
9	Generali Asset Management SPA SGR	2.53%	7,547,995	$139.9M
10	Sound Income Strategies, LLC	2.30%	2,766,368	$51.3M
11	Ares Management LLC	2.25%	2,783,165	$51.6M
12	Whipplewood Advisors, LLC	2.22%	177,662	$3.3M
13	Baugh & Associates, LLC	2.20%	268,304	$5.0M
14	Bruni J V & Co /Co	2.14%	1,266,283	$23.5M
15	Progeny 3, Inc.	2.13%	2,224,728	$41.2M
16	Prairiewood Capital, LLC	1.85%	384,360	$7.1M
17	Smh Capital Advisors Inc	1.82%	25,003	$463K
18	Trinity Financial Advisors LLC	1.78%	374,036	$6.9M
19	LFG Wealth Partners, LLC	1.69%	195,003	$3.6M
20	P.A.W. Capital Corp	1.62%	114,400	$2.1M
21	Global Strategic Management Inc	1.55%	108,192	$2.0M
22	one8zero8, LLC	1.46%	397,430	$7.4M
23	Ticino Wealth	1.43%	243,855	$4.5M
24	Cornerstone Select Advisors, LLC	1.34%	171,613	$3.2M
25	Stableford Capital II LLC	1.24%	192,802	$3.6M

Investor	Ownership History	% of Portfolio	Prev %	Rank	Conviction	Avg Buy Price	13F Score™ 3Y / 7Y	Sell Timing	Shares	Mkt Value	Change	Change %	Source	Quarter	Filed

Frequently Asked Questions — Ares Capital Corp (ARCC)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for ARCC?

Selling streak — 2 quarters in a row: For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds reduced or closed their ARCC positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.

What is the institutional breadth score for ARCC?

Slight buying edge — 52% buying: Last quarter: 396 funds bought or added vs 370 that reduced or exited. It's nearly a 50/50 split — some institutions are convinced, others are taking profits. This mixed picture is normal near price highs.

What is the fund quality score for ARCC holders?

Strong quality — 39% AUM from major funds: 38 of 787 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 39% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.

How long have hedge funds held ARCC?

64% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 508 out of 797 hedge funds have held ARCC for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.

Is it too late to buy Ares Capital Corp (ARCC) following the 2026 Q2 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, ARCC has moved -0.1% since the 2026 Q2 13F filing date (August 14, 2026), compared to -6.9% for the XLF sector ETF — an outperformance of +6.8%. Since the quarter end (June 30, 2026), ARCC has gained +4.5% vs +3.0% for XLF. The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference.

Where does this institutional ownership data come from?

All holdings data is sourced from SEC Form 13F filings, which institutional investment managers with over $100 million in assets are required to submit quarterly. Data is parsed directly from SEC EDGAR.

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Ares Capital Corp (ARCC)

Smart Money Signals — ARCC

Selling streak — 2 quarters in a row

At the ownership peak (96% of max)

Stable — ownership unchanged year-over-year

Slight buying edge — 52% buying

Fewer new buyers each quarter (-9 vs last Q)

64% of holders stayed for 2+ years

Steady discovery — ~89 new funds/quarter

Veteran-anchored — 68% veterans vs 19% newcomers

Strong quality — 39% AUM from major funds

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