Blue Owl (OWL) exec says they are working down their exposure to software; has sold about half of SpaceX investment when it was at a USD 1.25tln valuation

Blue Owl's strategic shift to reduce its exposure to the software sector and the notable divestment from SpaceX highlights a critical pivot in their investment strategy.

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Selling about half of their SpaceX stake when it was valued at USD 1.25 trillion suggests a proactive risk management approach, which could have implications for their equity positioning and overall market sentiment towards innovative tech investments.

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