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BCRED Net Outflows

Blackstone Inc. · 2026-09-08 · Importance 37 · Surprise 32 · In source text

Blackstone’s flagship private credit fund, BCRED, received redemption requests equal to approximately 10% of outstanding shares, or $4.3 billion, in the third quarter. The fund limited withdrawals to its 5% cap, indicating continued liquidity pressure from wealthy individual investors and three consecutive quarters of elevated requests. Despite approximately 3% net outflows, loan repayments and new inflows reportedly exceeded repurchases, while Blackstone continues to identify opportunities in AI, digital infrastructure, and life sciences.

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assetsnegativerealized—Blackstone's BCRED reported share repurchase requests amounting to 10% of outstanding shares, or $4.3 billion, in Q3 and restricted…