CIBC Private Wealth Group Boosts Blue Owl Capital Stake

Investment firm increases ownership in alternative asset manager by over 20%

Mar. 18, 2026 at 9:14am

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CIBC Private Wealth Group LLC has increased its stake in Blue Owl Capital Inc. (NYSE:OWL) by 21.7% during the third quarter, according to a recent SEC filing. The firm now owns 9.8 million shares of the alternative asset management company, worth nearly $166 million.

Why it matters

Blue Owl Capital is a major player in the growing private credit and direct lending markets, areas that have seen increased investor interest amid volatile public markets. CIBC's increased stake signals confidence in Blue Owl's business model and growth prospects.

The details

CIBC Private Wealth Group added 1.75 million shares of Blue Owl Capital in the third quarter, bringing its total ownership to over 9.8 million shares. This represents a 21.7% increase in CIBC's position. Other major institutional investors in Blue Owl include Vanguard Group, Boston Partners, and HMI Capital Management.

  • CIBC Private Wealth Group increased its Blue Owl Capital stake in the third quarter of 2026.

The players

CIBC Private Wealth Group LLC

A Canadian investment management firm that oversees over $200 billion in assets.

Blue Owl Capital Inc.

A global alternative asset manager focused on private credit, direct lending, and equity-related strategies.

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The takeaway

CIBC's increased stake in Blue Owl Capital reflects growing institutional investor interest in the alternative asset management firm's private credit and direct lending strategies, which have seen strong demand amid volatile public markets.