Blackstone Private Credit Fund Limits Redemptions After Requests Hit 10%

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Blackstone has limited redemptions from its flagship private credit fund to 5% of shares after receiving withdrawal requests for 10% of the fund. The move, described by Blackstone's chief operating officer as "a feature, not a bug," is part of a broader trend, with Blue Owl Capital and Europe's Partners Group also imposing similar caps. Rising interest rates, recession fears, and potential AI-driven disruption in the software industry are fueling concerns about smaller companies' ability to repay loans. Ares Capital reported that its non-accrual loans rose to 2.1% of its portfolio in the first quarter of 2026, up from 1.8% at the start of the year. The redemption limits are designed to prevent forced asset sales that could depress loan valuations and destabilize the private credit market.

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Blue Owl Capital Corporation
OBDC
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Blue Owl Capital is mentioned as also imposing similar redemption caps, indicating broader sector liquidity concerns.

Blue Owl Capital Inc
OWL
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Blue Owl Capital Inc is mentioned as also imposing similar redemption caps, indicating broader sector liquidity concerns.

Partners Group Holding AG
PGHN
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Partners Group is mentioned as also imposing similar redemption caps, indicating broader sector liquidity concerns.

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Blackstone Group Inc
BX
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Blackstone limits redemptions to 5% after 10% withdrawal requests, signaling liquidity stress in its flagship private credit fund.