
Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund
Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund (MSDL) Cash on Hand — Cash & Short-Term Investments
Cash & cash equivalents plus short-term investments from the balance sheet, YoY change, and net cash vs debt context.
MSDL · cash on hand · updated Dec 31, 2025
Core cash position
as of Dec 31, 2025Cash on Hand = Cash & Cash Equivalents (CCE) + Short-Term Investments, as reported on the balance sheet (10-K/10-Q). Also referred to as cash reserves or cash position. Not free cash flow.
Source: FMP /balance-sheet-statement · SEC 10-K / 10-Q · Reported in USD
Net cash vs debt
Cash vs Debt · Balance Sheet HealthMorgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund carries a net debt position of $2.01B. Total debt ($2.09B) exceeds cash on hand ($81.4M). Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund cash vs debt ratio: 4% cash / 96% debt.
Cash on hand history
Annual cash on hand by year
MSDL cash & short-term investments historyFinancial Services Sector Cash Reserves Comparison
About cash on hand & methodology
Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund (MSDL) cash on hand as of December 31, 2025 is $81.4M, comprising $81.4M in cash and cash equivalents (CCE) plus $0 in short-term investments — reported as Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund cash and short-term investments on the balance sheet (10-K filing). Also referred to as Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund cash reserves or cash position.
Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund annual cash on hand history shows increased +15.7% in 2025: increased +15.7% in 2025. Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund cash reserves in 2025 reflect the company's capital allocation strategy.
Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund carries total debt of $2.09B against cash of $81.4M, resulting in a net debt position of -$2.01B. For the full balance sheet, see the Financials → Balance Sheet tab.
Frequently asked questions
MSDL cash on hand · 5 questionsAs of December 31, 2025, Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund (MSDL) has $81,434,000 in cash on hand — defined as cash and short-term investments on the balance sheet. This includes $81,434,000 in cash and cash equivalents (CCE) plus $0 in short-term investments. Latest quarter (March 31, 2026): $96,693,000. Data sourced from the annual 10-K filing via FMP.
▸ Source: FMP /balance-sheet-statement · US GAAP · Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund · Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund SEC 10-K & 10-Q filings · US GAAP · Last updated: December 31, 2025