# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0001283072
**File Stem:** 0001172661-23-001481
**Filing Date:** 2023-2
**Character Count:** 29454
**Document Hash:** 601e6600020cf16e4a0290e87964831d
**Contains OCR:** False
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0001172661-23-001481.hdr.sgml**: 20230215

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001172661-23-001481

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: SC 13G/A

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 1

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20230215

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20230214

**SUBJECT COMPANY**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund, Inc.
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001515324
- **IRS NUMBER:** 454969053
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** SC 13G/A
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 005-87482
- **FILM NUMBER:** 23632259

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 2000 AVENUE OF THE STARS
- **STREET 2:** 12TH FLOOR
- **CITY:** LOS ANGELES
- **STATE:** CA
- **ZIP:** 90067
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** (310) 201-4200

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 2000 AVENUE OF THE STARS
- **STREET 2:** 12TH FLOOR
- **CITY:** LOS ANGELES
- **STATE:** CA
- **ZIP:** 90067

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** Ares Senior Credit Strategies Fund, Inc.
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 20110314
**FILED BY**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** GUGGENHEIM CAPITAL LLC
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001283072
- **IRS NUMBER:** 000000000
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** DE

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** SC 13G/A

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 227 WEST MONROE
- **STREET 2:** SUITE 4900
- **CITY:** CHICAGO
- **STATE:** IL
- **ZIP:** 60606
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** (212) 401-0227

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 227 WEST MONROE
- **STREET 2:** SUITE 4900
- **CITY:** CHICAGO
- **STATE:** IL
- **ZIP:** 60606

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**UNITED STATES**

**SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION<br> Washington, D.C. 20549**

**SCHEDULE 13G/A**

<br> **Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934**

**(Amendment No. 1)\*** 

**Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund, Inc.**

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;(Name of Issuer) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;<br> **Common Stock** <br>|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;(Title of Class of Securities) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;<br> **04014F102**<br>|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;(CUSIP Number) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; **December 31, 2022** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) |

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Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:

⌧ Rule 13d-1(b)

□ Rule 13d-1(c)

□ Rule 13d-1(d)

\*The remainder of this cover page shall be filled out for a reporting person's initial filing on this form with respect to the subject class of securities, and for any subsequent amendment containing information which would alter the disclosures provided in a prior cover page.

The information required in the remainder of this cover page shall not be deemed to be "filed" for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("Act") or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of the Act but shall be subject to all other provisions of the Act (however, see the Notes).

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| **CUSIP No. 04014F102** | **SCHEDULE 13G/A** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Page 2 of 12 Pages** |

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| 1 | NAME OF REPORTING PERSONS<br>Guggenheim Capital, LLC | NAME OF REPORTING PERSONS<br>Guggenheim Capital, LLC | NAME OF REPORTING PERSONS<br>Guggenheim Capital, LLC | NAME OF REPORTING PERSONS<br>Guggenheim Capital, LLC |
| 2 | CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (See Instructions)<br> (a) □ (b) □ | CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (See Instructions)<br> (a) □ (b) □ | CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (See Instructions)<br> (a) □ (b) □ |  |
| 3 | SEC USE ONLY | SEC USE ONLY | SEC USE ONLY | SEC USE ONLY |
| 4 | CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION<br>Delaware | CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION<br>Delaware | CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION<br>Delaware | CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION<br>Delaware |
| NUMBER OF<br> SHARES<br> BENEFICIALLY<br> OWNED BY<br> EACH<br> REPORTING<br> PERSON<br> WITH | NUMBER OF<br> SHARES<br> BENEFICIALLY<br> OWNED BY<br> EACH<br> REPORTING<br> PERSON<br> WITH | 5 | SOLE VOTING POWER<br>0 | SOLE VOTING POWER<br>0 |
| NUMBER OF<br> SHARES<br> BENEFICIALLY<br> OWNED BY<br> EACH<br> REPORTING<br> PERSON<br> WITH | NUMBER OF<br> SHARES<br> BENEFICIALLY<br> OWNED BY<br> EACH<br> REPORTING<br> PERSON<br> WITH | 6 | SHARED VOTING POWER<br>852,331 | SHARED VOTING POWER<br>852,331 |
| NUMBER OF<br> SHARES<br> BENEFICIALLY<br> OWNED BY<br> EACH<br> REPORTING<br> PERSON<br> WITH | NUMBER OF<br> SHARES<br> BENEFICIALLY<br> OWNED BY<br> EACH<br> REPORTING<br> PERSON<br> WITH | 7 | SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER<br>0 | SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER<br>0 |
| NUMBER OF<br> SHARES<br> BENEFICIALLY<br> OWNED BY<br> EACH<br> REPORTING<br> PERSON<br> WITH | NUMBER OF<br> SHARES<br> BENEFICIALLY<br> OWNED BY<br> EACH<br> REPORTING<br> PERSON<br> WITH | 8 | SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER<br>852,331 | SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER<br>852,331 |
| 9 | AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON<br>852,331 | AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON<br>852,331 | AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON<br>852,331 | AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON<br>852,331 |
| 10 | CHECK IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES (See Instructions) | CHECK IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES (See Instructions) | CHECK IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES (See Instructions) | o |
| 11 | PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (9)<br>3.71% | PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (9)<br>3.71% | PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (9)<br>3.71% | PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (9)<br>3.71% |
| 12 | TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON (See Instructions)<br>HC | TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON (See Instructions)<br>HC | TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON (See Instructions)<br>HC | TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON (See Instructions)<br>HC |

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| **CUSIP No. 04014F102** | **SCHEDULE 13G/A** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Page 3 of 12 Pages** |

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| 1 | NAME OF REPORTING PERSONS<br>Guggenheim Partners, LLC | NAME OF REPORTING PERSONS<br>Guggenheim Partners, LLC | NAME OF REPORTING PERSONS<br>Guggenheim Partners, LLC | NAME OF REPORTING PERSONS<br>Guggenheim Partners, LLC |
| 2 | CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (See Instructions)<br> (a) □ (b) □ | CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (See Instructions)<br> (a) □ (b) □ | CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (See Instructions)<br> (a) □ (b) □ |  |
| 3 | SEC USE ONLY | SEC USE ONLY | SEC USE ONLY | SEC USE ONLY |
| 4 | CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION<br>Delaware | CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION<br>Delaware | CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION<br>Delaware | CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION<br>Delaware |
| NUMBER OF<br> SHARES<br> BENEFICIALLY<br> OWNED BY<br> EACH<br> REPORTING<br> PERSON<br> WITH | NUMBER OF<br> SHARES<br> BENEFICIALLY<br> OWNED BY<br> EACH<br> REPORTING<br> PERSON<br> WITH | 5 | SOLE VOTING POWER<br>0 | SOLE VOTING POWER<br>0 |
| NUMBER OF<br> SHARES<br> BENEFICIALLY<br> OWNED BY<br> EACH<br> REPORTING<br> PERSON<br> WITH | NUMBER OF<br> SHARES<br> BENEFICIALLY<br> OWNED BY<br> EACH<br> REPORTING<br> PERSON<br> WITH | 6 | SHARED VOTING POWER<br>852,331 | SHARED VOTING POWER<br>852,331 |
| NUMBER OF<br> SHARES<br> BENEFICIALLY<br> OWNED BY<br> EACH<br> REPORTING<br> PERSON<br> WITH | NUMBER OF<br> SHARES<br> BENEFICIALLY<br> OWNED BY<br> EACH<br> REPORTING<br> PERSON<br> WITH | 7 | SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER<br>0 | SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER<br>0 |
| NUMBER OF<br> SHARES<br> BENEFICIALLY<br> OWNED BY<br> EACH<br> REPORTING<br> PERSON<br> WITH | NUMBER OF<br> SHARES<br> BENEFICIALLY<br> OWNED BY<br> EACH<br> REPORTING<br> PERSON<br> WITH | 8 | SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER<br>852,331 | SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER<br>852,331 |
| 9 | AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON<br>852,331 | AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON<br>852,331 | AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON<br>852,331 | AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON<br>852,331 |
| 10 | CHECK IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES (See Instructions) | CHECK IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES (See Instructions) | CHECK IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES (See Instructions) | o |
| 11 | PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (9)<br>3.71% | PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (9)<br>3.71% | PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (9)<br>3.71% | PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (9)<br>3.71% |
| 12 | TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON (See Instructions)<br>HC | TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON (See Instructions)<br>HC | TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON (See Instructions)<br>HC | TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON (See Instructions)<br>HC |

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| **CUSIP No. 04014F102** | **SCHEDULE 13G/A** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Page 4 of 12 Pages** |

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| 1 | NAME OF REPORTING PERSONS<br>GI Holdco II LLC | NAME OF REPORTING PERSONS<br>GI Holdco II LLC | NAME OF REPORTING PERSONS<br>GI Holdco II LLC | NAME OF REPORTING PERSONS<br>GI Holdco II LLC |
| 2 | CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (See Instructions)<br> (a) □ (b) □ | CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (See Instructions)<br> (a) □ (b) □ | CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (See Instructions)<br> (a) □ (b) □ |  |
| 3 | SEC USE ONLY | SEC USE ONLY | SEC USE ONLY | SEC USE ONLY |
| 4 | CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION<br>Delaware | CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION<br>Delaware | CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION<br>Delaware | CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION<br>Delaware |
| NUMBER OF<br> SHARES<br> BENEFICIALLY<br> OWNED BY<br> EACH<br> REPORTING<br> PERSON<br> WITH | NUMBER OF<br> SHARES<br> BENEFICIALLY<br> OWNED BY<br> EACH<br> REPORTING<br> PERSON<br> WITH | 5 | SOLE VOTING POWER<br>0 | SOLE VOTING POWER<br>0 |
| NUMBER OF<br> SHARES<br> BENEFICIALLY<br> OWNED BY<br> EACH<br> REPORTING<br> PERSON<br> WITH | NUMBER OF<br> SHARES<br> BENEFICIALLY<br> OWNED BY<br> EACH<br> REPORTING<br> PERSON<br> WITH | 6 | SHARED VOTING POWER<br>852,331 | SHARED VOTING POWER<br>852,331 |
| NUMBER OF<br> SHARES<br> BENEFICIALLY<br> OWNED BY<br> EACH<br> REPORTING<br> PERSON<br> WITH | NUMBER OF<br> SHARES<br> BENEFICIALLY<br> OWNED BY<br> EACH<br> REPORTING<br> PERSON<br> WITH | 7 | SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER<br>0 | SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER<br>0 |
| NUMBER OF<br> SHARES<br> BENEFICIALLY<br> OWNED BY<br> EACH<br> REPORTING<br> PERSON<br> WITH | NUMBER OF<br> SHARES<br> BENEFICIALLY<br> OWNED BY<br> EACH<br> REPORTING<br> PERSON<br> WITH | 8 | SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER<br>852,331 | SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER<br>852,331 |
| 9 | AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON<br>852,331 | AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON<br>852,331 | AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON<br>852,331 | AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON<br>852,331 |
| 10 | CHECK IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES (See Instructions) | CHECK IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES (See Instructions) | CHECK IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES (See Instructions) | o |
| 11 | PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (9)<br>3.71% | PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (9)<br>3.71% | PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (9)<br>3.71% | PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (9)<br>3.71% |
| 12 | TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON (See Instructions)<br>HC | TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON (See Instructions)<br>HC | TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON (See Instructions)<br>HC | TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON (See Instructions)<br>HC |

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| **CUSIP No. 04014F102** | **SCHEDULE 13G/A** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Page 5 of 12 Pages** |

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| 1 | NAME OF REPORTING PERSONS<br>GI Holdco LLC | NAME OF REPORTING PERSONS<br>GI Holdco LLC | NAME OF REPORTING PERSONS<br>GI Holdco LLC | NAME OF REPORTING PERSONS<br>GI Holdco LLC |
| 2 | CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (See Instructions)<br> (a) □ (b) □ | CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (See Instructions)<br> (a) □ (b) □ | CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (See Instructions)<br> (a) □ (b) □ |  |
| 3 | SEC USE ONLY | SEC USE ONLY | SEC USE ONLY | SEC USE ONLY |
| 4 | CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION<br>Delaware | CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION<br>Delaware | CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION<br>Delaware | CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION<br>Delaware |
| NUMBER OF<br> SHARES<br> BENEFICIALLY<br> OWNED BY<br> EACH<br> REPORTING<br> PERSON<br> WITH | NUMBER OF<br> SHARES<br> BENEFICIALLY<br> OWNED BY<br> EACH<br> REPORTING<br> PERSON<br> WITH | 5 | SOLE VOTING POWER<br>0 | SOLE VOTING POWER<br>0 |
| NUMBER OF<br> SHARES<br> BENEFICIALLY<br> OWNED BY<br> EACH<br> REPORTING<br> PERSON<br> WITH | NUMBER OF<br> SHARES<br> BENEFICIALLY<br> OWNED BY<br> EACH<br> REPORTING<br> PERSON<br> WITH | 6 | SHARED VOTING POWER<br>852,331 | SHARED VOTING POWER<br>852,331 |
| NUMBER OF<br> SHARES<br> BENEFICIALLY<br> OWNED BY<br> EACH<br> REPORTING<br> PERSON<br> WITH | NUMBER OF<br> SHARES<br> BENEFICIALLY<br> OWNED BY<br> EACH<br> REPORTING<br> PERSON<br> WITH | 7 | SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER<br>0 | SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER<br>0 |
| NUMBER OF<br> SHARES<br> BENEFICIALLY<br> OWNED BY<br> EACH<br> REPORTING<br> PERSON<br> WITH | NUMBER OF<br> SHARES<br> BENEFICIALLY<br> OWNED BY<br> EACH<br> REPORTING<br> PERSON<br> WITH | 8 | SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER<br>852,331 | SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER<br>852,331 |
| 9 | AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON<br>852,331 | AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON<br>852,331 | AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON<br>852,331 | AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON<br>852,331 |
| 10 | CHECK IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES (See Instructions) | CHECK IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES (See Instructions) | CHECK IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES (See Instructions) | o |
| 11 | PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (9)<br>3.71% | PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (9)<br>3.71% | PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (9)<br>3.71% | PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (9)<br>3.71% |
| 12 | TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON (See Instructions)<br>HC | TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON (See Instructions)<br>HC | TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON (See Instructions)<br>HC | TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON (See Instructions)<br>HC |

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| **CUSIP No. 04014F102** | **SCHEDULE 13G/A** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Page 6 of 12 Pages** |

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| 1 | NAME OF REPORTING PERSONS<br>Guggenheim Partners Investment Management Holdings, LLC | NAME OF REPORTING PERSONS<br>Guggenheim Partners Investment Management Holdings, LLC | NAME OF REPORTING PERSONS<br>Guggenheim Partners Investment Management Holdings, LLC | NAME OF REPORTING PERSONS<br>Guggenheim Partners Investment Management Holdings, LLC |
| 2 | CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (See Instructions)<br> (a) □ (b) □ | CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (See Instructions)<br> (a) □ (b) □ | CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (See Instructions)<br> (a) □ (b) □ |  |
| 3 | SEC USE ONLY | SEC USE ONLY | SEC USE ONLY | SEC USE ONLY |
| 4 | CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION<br>Delaware | CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION<br>Delaware | CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION<br>Delaware | CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION<br>Delaware |
| NUMBER OF<br> SHARES<br> BENEFICIALLY<br> OWNED BY<br> EACH<br> REPORTING<br> PERSON<br> WITH | NUMBER OF<br> SHARES<br> BENEFICIALLY<br> OWNED BY<br> EACH<br> REPORTING<br> PERSON<br> WITH | 5 | SOLE VOTING POWER<br>0 | SOLE VOTING POWER<br>0 |
| NUMBER OF<br> SHARES<br> BENEFICIALLY<br> OWNED BY<br> EACH<br> REPORTING<br> PERSON<br> WITH | NUMBER OF<br> SHARES<br> BENEFICIALLY<br> OWNED BY<br> EACH<br> REPORTING<br> PERSON<br> WITH | 6 | SHARED VOTING POWER<br>852,331 | SHARED VOTING POWER<br>852,331 |
| NUMBER OF<br> SHARES<br> BENEFICIALLY<br> OWNED BY<br> EACH<br> REPORTING<br> PERSON<br> WITH | NUMBER OF<br> SHARES<br> BENEFICIALLY<br> OWNED BY<br> EACH<br> REPORTING<br> PERSON<br> WITH | 7 | SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER<br>0 | SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER<br>0 |
| NUMBER OF<br> SHARES<br> BENEFICIALLY<br> OWNED BY<br> EACH<br> REPORTING<br> PERSON<br> WITH | NUMBER OF<br> SHARES<br> BENEFICIALLY<br> OWNED BY<br> EACH<br> REPORTING<br> PERSON<br> WITH | 8 | SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER<br>852,331 | SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER<br>852,331 |
| 9 | AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON<br>852,331 | AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON<br>852,331 | AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON<br>852,331 | AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON<br>852,331 |
| 10 | CHECK IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES (See Instructions) | CHECK IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES (See Instructions) | CHECK IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES (See Instructions) | o |
| 11 | PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (9)<br>3.71% | PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (9)<br>3.71% | PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (9)<br>3.71% | PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (9)<br>3.71% |
| 12 | TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON (See Instructions)<br>HC | TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON (See Instructions)<br>HC | TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON (See Instructions)<br>HC | TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON (See Instructions)<br>HC |

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| **CUSIP No. 04014F102** | **SCHEDULE 13G/A** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Page 7 of 12 Pages** |

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**Item 1.** **(a) Name of Issuer:**

Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund, Inc.

**(b) Address of Issuer's Principal Executive Offices**:

2000 Avenue Of The Stars, 12th Floor, Los Angeles, California 90067

**Item 2.** **(a) Name of Person Filing:**

This Statement is filed by Guggenheim Capital, LLC, Guggenheim Partners, LLC, GI Holdco II, LLC, GI Holdco, LLC, and Guggenheim Partners Investment Management Holdings, LLC ("GPIMH"). This Statement relates to the shares of Common Stock (the "Shares"), of the Issuer indirectly beneficially owned by GPIMH and directly beneficially owned by certain other subsidiaries of Guggenheim Capital, LLC (the "Subsidiaries"). Guggenheim Capital, LLC is the majority owner of Guggenheim Partners, LLC, GI Holdco II, LLC, GI Holdco, LLC, and GPIMH. The Subsidiaries are registered investment advisers under Section 203 of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 and a Subsidiary is a broker dealer registered under Section 15 of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934. Guggenheim Capital, LLC is also the majority owner of the Subsidiaries, each of which beneficially owns less than 5% of the Shares reported herein.

**(b) Address of Principal Business Office, or, if none, Residence:**

Guggenheim Capital, LLC: 227 West Monroe Street, Chicago, IL 60606

Guggenheim Partners, LLC: 227 West Monroe Street, Chicago, IL 60606

GI Holdco II LLC: 330 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10017

GI Holdco LLC: 330 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10017

Guggenheim Partners Investment Management Holdings, LLC: 330 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10017

**(c) Citizenship:**

Guggenheim Capital, LLC is a Delaware limited liability company.

Guggenheim Partners, LLC is a Delaware limited liability company.

GI Holdco II LLC is a Delaware limited liability company.

GI Holdco LLC is a Delaware limited liability company.

Guggenheim Partners Investment Management Holdings, LLC is a Delaware limited liability company.

**(d) Title of Class of Securities:**

Common Stock

**(e) CUSIP Number:**

04014F102

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(a) □ Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o).

(b) ◻ Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c).

(c) ◻ Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c).

(d) ◻ Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8).

(e) □ An investment adviser in accordance with §240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E).

(f) ◻ An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with §240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F).

(g) ⌧ A parent holding company or control person in accordance with §240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G).

(h) ◻ A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813).

(i) ◻ A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the
 Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3).

(j) ◻ A non-U.S. institution in accordance with §240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J).

(k) ◻ A group, in accordance with §240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with §240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J),
 please specify the type of institution: <u> </u> 

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**Item 4. Ownership**

Provide the following information regarding the aggregate number and percentage of the class of securities of the issuer identified in Item 1.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**(a) Amount beneficially owned:**

As of December 31, 2022, Guggenheim Capital, LLC may be deemed the beneficial owner of 852,331 Shares, which are beneficially owned directly by the Subsidiaries and beneficially owned indirectly by GPIMH, GI Holdco, LLC, GI Holdco II, LLC and Guggenheim Partners.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**(b) Percent of class:**

Each of Guggenheim Capital, LLC, Guggenheim Partners, LLC, GI Holdco II LLC, GI Holdco LLC, GPIMH may be deemed to beneficially own approximately 3.71% of the shares outstanding. 3.71% of the shares outstanding are beneficially owned directly by the Subsidiaries.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**(c) Number of shares as to which the person has:**

**<u>Guggenheim Capital, LLC, Guggenheim Partners, LLC, GI Holdco II LLC, GI Holdco LLC, GPIMH</u>**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 0

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 852,331

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 0

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 852,331

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**Item 5. Ownership of Five Percent or Less of a Class**

If this statement is being filed to report the fact that as of the date hereof the reporting person has ceased to be the beneficial owner of more than 5 percent of the class of securities, check the following ⌧.

**Item 6. Ownership of More Than Five Percent on Behalf of Another Person**

See disclosure in Item 2 hereof.

**Item 7. Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person**

See disclosure in Item 2 hereof.

**Item 8. Identification and Classification of Members of the Group**

Not Applicable.

**Item 9. Notice of Dissolution of Group**

Not Applicable.

**Item 10. Certification**

By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect.

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**<u>SIGNATURE</u>**

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

Dated: February 14, 2023

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| Guggenheim Capital, LLC | Guggenheim Capital, LLC | Guggenheim Capital, LLC |
| By: | /s/ Robert A. Saperstein | /s/ Robert A. Saperstein |
|  | Name: | Robert A. Saperstein |
|  | Title: | Authorized Signatory |

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| Guggenheim Partners, LLC | Guggenheim Partners, LLC | Guggenheim Partners, LLC |
| By: Guggenheim Capital, LLC, parent company | By: Guggenheim Capital, LLC, parent company | By: Guggenheim Capital, LLC, parent company |
| By: | /s/ Robert A. Saperstein | /s/ Robert A. Saperstein |
|  | Name: | Robert A. Saperstein |
|  | Title: | Authorized Signatory |

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| GI Holdco II LLC | GI Holdco II LLC | GI Holdco II LLC |
| By: Guggenheim Capital, LLC, parent company | By: Guggenheim Capital, LLC, parent company | By: Guggenheim Capital, LLC, parent company |
| By: | /s/ Robert A. Saperstein | /s/ Robert A. Saperstein |
|  | Name: | Robert A. Saperstein |
|  | Title: | Authorized Signatory |

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| GI Holdco LLC | GI Holdco LLC | GI Holdco LLC |
| By: Guggenheim Capital, LLC, parent company | By: Guggenheim Capital, LLC, parent company | By: Guggenheim Capital, LLC, parent company |
| By: | /s/ Robert A. Saperstein | /s/ Robert A. Saperstein |
|  | Name: | Robert A. Saperstein |
|  | Title: | Authorized Signatory |

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| Guggenheim Partners Investment Management Holdings, LLC | Guggenheim Partners Investment Management Holdings, LLC | Guggenheim Partners Investment Management Holdings, LLC |
| By: Guggenheim Capital, LLC, parent company | By: Guggenheim Capital, LLC, parent company | By: Guggenheim Capital, LLC, parent company |
| By: | /s/ Robert A. Saperstein | /s/ Robert A. Saperstein |
|  | Name: | Robert A. Saperstein |
|  | Title: | Authorized Signatory |

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**JOINT FILING AGREEMENT**

The undersigned hereby agree that the statement on SCHEDULE 13G/A with respect to the Common Stock of Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund, Inc. dated as of December 31, 2022 is, and any amendments thereto (including amendments on Schedule 13D) signed by each of the undersigned shall be, filed on behalf of each of us pursuant to and in accordance with the provisions of Rule 13d-1(k) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

Dated: February 14, 2023

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| Guggenheim Capital, LLC | Guggenheim Capital, LLC | Guggenheim Capital, LLC |
| By: | /s/ Robert A. Saperstein | /s/ Robert A. Saperstein |
|  | Name: | Robert A. Saperstein |
|  | Title: | Authorized Signatory |

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| Guggenheim Partners, LLC | Guggenheim Partners, LLC | Guggenheim Partners, LLC |
| By: Guggenheim Capital, LLC, parent company | By: Guggenheim Capital, LLC, parent company | By: Guggenheim Capital, LLC, parent company |
| By: | /s/ Robert A. Saperstein | /s/ Robert A. Saperstein |
|  | Name: | Robert A. Saperstein |
|  | Title: | Authorized Signatory |

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| GI Holdco II LLC | GI Holdco II LLC | GI Holdco II LLC |
| By: Guggenheim Capital, LLC, parent company | By: Guggenheim Capital, LLC, parent company | By: Guggenheim Capital, LLC, parent company |
| By: | /s/ Robert A. Saperstein | /s/ Robert A. Saperstein |
|  | Name: | Robert A. Saperstein |
|  | Title: | Authorized Signatory |

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|:---|:---|:---|
| GI Holdco LLC | GI Holdco LLC | GI Holdco LLC |
| By: Guggenheim Capital, LLC, parent company | By: Guggenheim Capital, LLC, parent company | By: Guggenheim Capital, LLC, parent company |
| By: | /s/ Robert A. Saperstein | /s/ Robert A. Saperstein |
|  | Name: | Robert A. Saperstein |
|  | Title: | Authorized Signatory |

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|:---|:---|:---|
| Guggenheim Partners Investment Management Holdings, LLC | Guggenheim Partners Investment Management Holdings, LLC | Guggenheim Partners Investment Management Holdings, LLC |
| By: Guggenheim Capital, LLC, parent company | By: Guggenheim Capital, LLC, parent company | By: Guggenheim Capital, LLC, parent company |
| By: | /s/ Robert A. Saperstein | /s/ Robert A. Saperstein |
|  | Name: | Robert A. Saperstein |
|  | Title: | Authorized Signatory |

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