穆迪：散户投资者对私人信贷敞口不断增加将带来风险

Core Insights - Moody's warns that the influx of retail investors into private credit assets poses increasing risks to the U.S. economy [1] - Since the pandemic, the share of credit markets has shifted from public banks to private credit firms, with assets under management exceeding $2 trillion since 2014 [1] - The trend of retail investment in private credit continues despite market volatility, driven by the rise of open-ended perpetual funds [1] Group 1 - Retail investors are gaining exposure to the expanding private credit sector, primarily due to the emergence of open-ended perpetual funds that have fewer restrictions compared to traditional closed-end funds [1] - The popularity of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) focused on private credit is increasing, which may redefine access to private markets, provided that appropriate safeguards are in place [1] Group 2 - Moody's highlights that ETFs and perpetual funds offer greater flexibility in terms of investment acceptance and redemption compared to closed-end funds [2] - However, this flexibility introduces risks similar to bank runs, as mismatches between liquidity terms and investor expectations could undermine trust in fund sponsors [2] - The credit agreements in perpetual funds are less restrictive compared to closed-end funds, which raises concerns about liquidity management and transparency, essential for long-term success [2]