MSDL: Upgrade to Buy — A Contrarian Play on a 0.78x NAV Disconnect
Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund (MSDL) trades at roughly 0.78x NAV and yields north of 13%. The fund's senior-secured, middle-market loan book and quarterly $0.45 distribution create an attractive carry-recapture trade if credit trends remain stable. We upgrade to Buy with a clear trade plan: entry $15.00, stop $13.50, target $19.40 over a long-…