2 Cautionary Tales from Private Equity and Private Credit Markets
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2 Cautionary Tales from Private Equity and Private Credit Markets

24:50 Mar 13, 2026
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Two high-profile cases in the public-private markets are testing boundaries and investors. ERShares Private-Public Crossover ETF’s stake in illiquid holdings, including SpaceX, has apparently run afoul SEC rules. Meanwhile, a high-flying alternative assets manager has changed the rules for returning investors’ cash from one of its funds. And Blue Owl Capital is now facing backlash. Lessons From a Private Markets Bust: Why This ETF’s Investors Missed Out on SpaceX Gains  Subscribe to the Public Meets Private newsletter.  On this episode: 00:00:00 Welcome 00:01:24 How XOVR ETF Differs From Typical ETFs 00:02:11 XOVR ETF Performance Versus Broader Stock Market 00:02:48 Why XOVR’s SpaceX Stake Swung Sharply 00:09:56 Blue Owl Capital’s Origins and Current Problems 00:13:25 Who Invests in Blue Owl’s Direct Lending Funds 00:18:09 Investor Lessons From Blue Owl’s Redemption Halt Watch more from Morningstar: Are You Ready for Tax Day? Here’s What You Need to Know Before You File Avoid This IRA Distribution Error to Protect Your Retirement Cash Elevate Your 60/40 Portfolio With These Simple Tweaks   Follow Morningstar on social: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/MorningstarInc/ X https://x.com/MorningstarInc Instagram https://www.instagram.com/morningstarinc/?hl=en LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/morningstar/posts/?feedView=all Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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