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MORGAN STANLEY DIRECT LENDIN (MSDL)

137 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in MSDL. See who's accumulating, reducing, or initiating positions.

Current Price
-- USD
Analyst Target
-- (0 analysts)
Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +19
Streak
6Q ▲
Buyers last Q
57%

Smart Money Signals — MSDL

Based on 131 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 6 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 6 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added MSDL than sold it. That's a consistent pattern of professional buying — not a one-time trade. When institutions keep buying quarter after quarter, it usually means they see a multi-year opportunity, not just a short-term momentum flip.
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At the ownership peak (100% of max)

100% of all-time peak
131 hedge funds hold MSDL right now — the highest count in 3.0 years. When ownership is this concentrated, any bad news can trigger a chain reaction: one big fund sells, others follow. This is a classic 'crowded trade' — high popularity doesn't equal safety.
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Fast accumulation — +66% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+52 new funds entered over the past year (+66% YoY). That's a rapid rush of institutional money. Fast accumulation often signals a major thesis — but it also means the stock could fall quickly if that thesis breaks.
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Slight buying edge — 57% buying

85 buying63 selling
Last quarter: 85 funds bought or added vs 63 that reduced or exited. It's nearly a 50/50 split — some institutions are convinced, others are taking profits. This mixed picture is normal near price highs.
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More new buyers each quarter (+23 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new MSDL position: 25 → 23 → 20 → 43. A growing influx of new institutional buyers means the asset is still gathering momentum — the consensus hasn't fully saturated yet.
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Mostly new holders — 43% entered in last year

■ 4% conviction (2yr+) ■ 53% medium ■ 43% new
Only 5 funds (4%) have held >2 years. The majority of current holders are relatively new to the position. New holders tend to sell faster when prices drop — a shallow conviction base that could amplify any sell-off.
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Growing discovery — still being found

39 → 25 → 23 → 20 → 43 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 25 → 23 → 20 → 43. A growing number of institutions are discovering MSDL each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Early stage — 69% of holders entered in last year

■ 3% veterans ■ 28% 1-2yr ■ 69% new
Of 137 current holders: 94 (69%) entered in the past year, only 4 (3%) are 2+ year veterans. This is an early-phase institutional idea — still being discovered. High upside potential if the thesis plays out, but thin conviction base.
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Elite ownership — 55% AUM from top-100 funds

55% from top-100 AUM funds
15 of 131 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 55% of total institutional value in MSDL. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
4.7
out of 10
Moderate Exit Risk
Exit risk score 4.7/10 — some crowding factors present, but no critical concentration. Watch ownership trend over the next 1–2 quarters for direction.

Methodology note: these Smart Money cards use consecutive 13F disclosure snapshots, not trade-by-trade execution data. "Buying", "selling", "new holders", and "trimmed" refer to quarter-over-quarter changes in reported holders, aggregate shares, or disclosed position values between filings. They are useful for ownership regime analysis and crowding, but they do not imply exact trade timing on the filing date.

Institutional Sentiment Summary — MSDL

In 2025 Q4, 85 hedge funds were net buyers of MSDL (43 opened a new position, 42 added to an existing one), while 63 reduced or exited (39 trimmed, 24 sold completely) — a 57% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. This marks 6 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 55% of total institutional value in MSDL is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +19 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 131.

Hedge Fund Ownership: MSDL

How many hedge funds hold MSDL — quarterly history vs. share price
Quarterly hedge fund ownership of MSDL vs. share price

Market Analysis: MSDL

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Company Profile: MSDL

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Institutional ownership data sourced from SEC EDGAR Form 13F-HR filings.

Smart Money Signal ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

13 top-rated funds 3 high-conviction
Consensus
5.0
/ 10
breadth
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Elite
2.8
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: MSDL
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 6 days 137 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 137 118 16.1%
13F Shares 34M 29M 17.28%
Total Value $564M $470M 20.18%
New Positions 43 21 +22
Increased Positions 56 53 +3
Closed Positions 24 11 +13
Reduced Positions 43 45 -2
Total Calls 4 3 33.33%
Total Puts 3 3 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.75 1.0 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Top 25 institutional holders of MSDL — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 TT Capital Management LLC 3.83% 332,467 $4.6M
2 Muzinich & Co., Inc. 3.75% 767,802 $10.7M
3 AMERICAN FINANCIAL GROUP INC 3.27% 631,500 $8.8M
4 DG Capital Management, LLC 2.46% 575,537 $8.0M
5 GraniteShares Advisors LLC 1.44% 142,844 $2.0M
6 LM Advisors LLC 1.15% 1,052 $73K
7 Fosun International Ltd 0.84% 240,374 $3.4M
8 Closed-End Fund Advisors, Inc. 0.61% 42,841 $598K
9 Generali Asset Management SPA SGR 0.53% 1,829,964 $25.5M
10 Activest Wealth Management 0.50% 204,723 $2.9M
11 SHIKIAR ASSET MANAGEMENT INC 0.42% 104,600 $1K
12 Naviter Wealth, LLC 0.25% 140,627 $2.0M
13 OBSIDIAN CIO, LLC 0.22% 17,742 $248K
14 SFMG, LLC 0.20% 208,725 $2.9M
15 REICON WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC 0.18% 17,349 $242K
16 Adams Asset Advisors, LLC 0.18% 114,432 $1.6M
17 Commerce Advisors, LLC 0.16% 13,891 $194K
18 HOURGLASS CAPITAL, LLC 0.14% 48,672 $679K
19 Hennion & Walsh Asset Management, Inc. 0.13% 287,383 $4.0M
20 NewGen Asset Management Ltd 0.13% 24,300 $339K
21 Americana Partners, LLC 0.09% 257,184 $3.6M
22 DENALI ADVISORS LLC 0.09% 57,757 $806K
23 EVERPAR ADVISORS LLC 0.09% 18,547 $259K
24 TrueMark Investments, LLC 0.07% 25,985 $363K
25 CURA WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC 0.06% 10,200 $142K
Investor Ownership
History 		% of Portfolio Prev % Rank Conviction Avg Buy Price 13F Score™ 3Y / 7Y Sell Timing Shares Mkt Value Change Change % Source Quarter Filed

Frequently Asked Questions — MORGAN STANLEY DIRECT LENDIN (MSDL)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for MSDL?

Buying streak — 6 quarters in a row: For 6 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added MSDL than sold it. That's a consistent pattern of professional buying — not a one-time trade. When institutions keep buying quarter after quarter, it usually means they see a multi-year opportunity, not just a short-term momentum flip.

What is the institutional breadth score for MSDL?

Slight buying edge — 57% buying: Last quarter: 85 funds bought or added vs 63 that reduced or exited. It's nearly a 50/50 split — some institutions are convinced, others are taking profits. This mixed picture is normal near price highs.

What is the fund quality score for MSDL holders?

Elite ownership — 55% AUM from top-100 funds: 15 of 131 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 55% of total institutional value in MSDL. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.

How long have hedge funds held MSDL?

Mostly new holders — 43% entered in last year: Only 5 funds (4%) have held >2 years. The majority of current holders are relatively new to the position. New holders tend to sell faster when prices drop — a shallow conviction base that could amplify any sell-off.

Where does this institutional ownership data come from?

All holdings data is sourced from SEC Form 13F filings, which institutional investment managers with over $100 million in assets are required to submit quarterly. Data is parsed directly from SEC EDGAR.

Disclaimer: The information on this page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation, or an offer to buy or sell any security. Institutional holdings data is sourced from SEC Form 13F filings and reflects positions as of the filing date. Past performance of any fund or portfolio is not indicative of future results. 13Foresight is not a registered investment adviser. Always conduct your own due diligence before making investment decisions.