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StocksMediumUpdated•Originally published 6 April 2026•Updated 8 April 2026•

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Private Credit Sector Faces Mixed Redemption Pressures; Blue Owl Shares Plunge

Key Facts

1Blue Owl (OWL) shares plummeted 68.2% from their peak as redemptions in private credit funds hit $5.4 billion.

about 2 months ago

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Version 1about 2 months ago

What changed: Updated to include Goldman Sachs' fund size of $15.7 billion, entry plans by Morgan Stanley and JPMorgan, and the improvement in lending terms resulting from the retail investor exodus.

The private credit industry is navigating a wave of redemption requests, with Blue Owl Capital (OWL) shares plunging 68.2% from their peak following $5.4 billion in withdrawal demands. Conversely, Goldman Sachs (GS) reported that its private credit fund, now sized at $15.7 billion, saw redemptions of less than 5% in the first quarter. This exodus of retail investors is leading to improved lending terms and decreased competition, creating a more favorable environment for institutional players. Capitalizing on this shift, Morgan Stanley (MS) and JPMorgan (JPM) are planning to enter the market with new private credit funds. The sector is witnessing a strategic divergence as top-tier firms leverage their scale to manage liquidity while expanding their footprint. Analysts remain focused on how these new entrants will impact the competitive landscape amid evolving market conditions.