Morgan Stanley Direct Lending: Continues To Disappoint Going Into 2026
Morgan Stanley Direct Lending FundMorgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund(US:MSDL) Seeking Alpha·2026-01-01 11:35

Group 1 - Business development companies are currently facing challenges, leading to significant discounts in their net asset value (NAV) valuations [1] - The Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund (MSDL) is noted to be trading at one of the deepest discounts among its peers [1] - A hybrid investment strategy combining classic dividend growth stocks with business development companies, REITs, and closed-end funds is suggested as an effective way to enhance investment income while achieving total returns comparable to traditional index funds like the S&P [1]