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Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund trades at 21% discount amid dividend and asset quality concerns

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22 Aug 2026
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Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund (MSDL) is trading at a 21% discount to its net asset value due to worries about dividend sustainability and asset quality. The fund's portfolio has shrunk for four straight quarters since Q2 2025, with non-accrual loans rising to 2.9% and net investment income per share falling 9.4% year-over-year. Dividend coverage is fragile at about 101% following a recent cut, raising the risk of further reductions if negative trends continue. Despite these concerns, some investors remain invested, attracted by the steep discount but closely watching credit quality and dividend coverage for signs of improvement or further decline.

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