Blackstone limits redemptions on flagship private credit fund to 5%

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Blackstone is limiting redemptions from its flagship Blackstone Private Credit fund to 5% of shares after receiving withdrawal requests for 10%. The firm’s Chief Operating Officer told CNBC that such caps are “a feature, not a bug” of these products, as they help stabilize the private credit market by managing asset sales. Other asset managers, including Blue Owl Capital and Europe’s Partners Group, have taken similar steps amid rising concerns over higher interest rates and potential recession risks. Ares Capital reported an increase in non-accrual loans from 1.8% to 2.1% of its portfolio in the first quarter of 2026, signaling possible credit deterioration. While withdrawal limits are designed to reduce risk, they may also fuel investor fear and exacerbate the situation.

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Financials▼ · 4 stocks
Ares Capital Corporation
ARCC
▼ NegativeCapitalrelevance

Ares Capital reported an increase in non-accrual loans from 1.8% to 2.1%, signaling credit deterioration.

Blue Owl Capital Inc
OWL
± MixedCapitalrelevance

Blue Owl Capital Inc. is mentioned as having taken similar steps, but no specific details given.

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Blackstone Group Inc
BX
▼ NegativeCapitalrelevance

Blackstone is limiting redemptions to 5% after receiving withdrawal requests for 10%, indicating liquidity pressure.

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