Absolute Return Podcast

#255 - Trends in Private Credit with Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund's President Michael Occi

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On today’s show we welcome special guest, Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund's President Michael Occi. Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund (MSDL) seeks to achieve attractive risk-adjusted returns by investing primarily in directly originated senior secured loans issued by U.S. middle market companies. On the show, we discuss:

  • Why investors should consider an allocation to private credit
  • What explains the significant market share growth of private credit in financing buyouts
  • MSDL’s defensive approach to lending, with a focus on first lien loans
  • His thoughts on the current market environment for private credit loans
  • And more
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