MSDL: Dividend Investors Are Likely To Get Burned Here [Seeking Alpha]
Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund (MSDL)
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Since 95% of MSDL's portfolio lies in non-cyclical sectors, there might be a case for locking in a high-quality 12% yield. Even though I expect bright near to medium-term future for MSDL, I think that the yield is a trap here. In the article, I detail why I have decided to avoid investing in MSDL. Hiroshi Watanabe/DigitalVision via Getty Images Recently, Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund ( MSDL ) has gained a lot of traction among Seeking Alpha analysts and, of course, investors because of the tremendous volatility that has sent the share price from one extreme This article was written by Analyst's Disclosure: I/we have a beneficial long position in the shares of FDUS, TRIN, KBDC either through stock ownership, options, or other derivatives. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it (other than from Seeking Alpha). I have no business relationship with any company whose stock is mentioned in this article. Seeki
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- Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund (NYSE:MSDL) was downgraded by analysts at Royal Bank Of Canada from a "moderate buy" rating to a "hold" rating.MarketBeat
- Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund (NYSE:MSDL) was downgraded by analysts at Royal Bank Of Canada from an "outperform" rating to a "sector perform" rating.MarketBeat
- Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund (NYSE:MSDL) was upgraded by analysts at Zacks Research from a "strong sell" rating to a "hold" rating.MarketBeat
- Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund (NYSE:MSDL) had its price target raised by analysts at JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $16.00 to $16.50. They now have a "neutral" rating on the stock.MarketBeat
- Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund (NYSE:MSDL) had its price target lowered by analysts at Keefe, Bruyette & Woods from $20.00 to $18.50. They now have a "market perform" rating on the stock.MarketBeat
MSDL
Earnings
- 11/6/25 - Beat
MSDL
Sec Filings
- 11/12/25 - Form 4
- 11/6/25 - Form 8-K
- 11/6/25 - Form 40-17G
- MSDL's page on the SEC website