Howard Marks - Oaktree Capital Management

Howard Marks - Oaktree Capital Management Q4 2024 Portfolio

Oaktree  Capital, an asset management fund managed by Howard Marks, disclosed 54 security holdings in their SEC 13F filing for the fourth quarter of 2024, with a total portfolio value of $4,456,641,278

 
Oaktree Capital Management LP Portfolio Analysis

Oaktree Capital Management LP Portfolio Analysis

Based on 13F filing for reporting period: Q4, 2024

Portfolio Manager

Oaktree Capital Management LP

Filing Date

February 14, 2025

Total Value (Stocks Only)

$4,456,641,278

Number of Stock Positions

54

Portfolio Allocation

Holdings Breakdown

Rank Company Name Ticker Shares Market Value ($) % of Portfolio

Howard Marks - Oaktree Capital Management

Q4 2024 Holdings and Strategic Analysis

As of Q4 2024, Howard Marks' portfolio at Oaktree Capital Management reflects a focus on shipping, energy, and select industrial and technology plays. This investment mix demonstrates Oaktree's value-driven approach and emphasis on assets with potential for steady cash flow and long-term appreciation.

Top Holdings

1
TRMD
Torm Plc
No Change
Portfolio: 17.5%
Shares: 40,581,120
Reported Price: $19.22
Value: $779,886,000
Torm Plc remains Oaktree's largest holding, signifying ongoing confidence in the shipping sector. Torm specializes in transporting refined oil products, positioning the firm to benefit from consistent global demand for energy logistics.
2
EXE
Expand Energy Corp.
Added 0.97%
Portfolio: 15.5%
Shares: 6,937,364
Reported Price: $99.55
Value: $690,615,000
Expand Energy Corp. remains a key energy holding, with a slight increase in shares indicating heightened conviction. As an integrated energy company, EXE provides exposure to upstream, midstream, and downstream operations.
3
GTX
Garrett Motion Inc.
No Change
Portfolio: 8.93%
Shares: 44,082,816
Reported Price: $9.03
Value: $398,068,000
Garrett Motion, a global provider of turbochargers and automotive technology, remains a prominent industrial holding. This stake reflects optimism in fuel efficiency and emission-reduction technologies.
4
STR
Sitio Royalties Corp A
No Change
Portfolio: 5.57%
Shares: 12,935,120
Reported Price: $19.18
Value: $248,096,000
Sitio Royalties Corp focuses on mineral and royalty interests in the oil and gas sector. By holding this position, Oaktree gains exposure to production-based income streams without direct operational risks.
5
INFN
Infinera Corp.
No Change
Portfolio: 3.71%
Shares: 25,175,384
Reported Price: $6.57
Value: $165,402,000
Infinera, a developer of optical networking equipment, provides Oaktree with exposure to telecommunications infrastructure. Demand for high-speed data transmission continues to rise globally.
6
STKL
SunOpta Inc.
No Change
Portfolio: 3.58%
Shares: 20,726,126
Reported Price: $7.69
Value: $159,425,000
SunOpta, a producer of plant-based and organic foods, fits Oaktree's interest in sustainable consumer trends. Its portfolio of non-dairy beverages, fruit-based products, and healthy snacks aligns with growing health-conscious demand.
7
AU
AngloGold Ashanti Ltd.
Reduced 1.77%
Portfolio: 2.88%
Shares: 5,557,551
Reported Price: $23.08
Value: $128,268,000
AngloGold Ashanti remains Oaktree's precious metals play, providing a hedge against market volatility. The slight reduction may signal profit-taking or a portfolio rebalance, yet a material stake is maintained.
8
VIST
Vista Oil & Gas, S.A.B. de C.V.
Reduced 8.39%
Portfolio: 2.78%
Shares: 2,293,561
Reported Price: $54.11
Value: $124,105,000
Vista Oil & Gas, an independent Latin American exploration and production company, saw a moderate reduction. This move might indicate a shift in Oaktree's allocation within the energy sector.
9
RWAY
Runway Growth Finance Corp
No Change
Portfolio: 2.65%
Shares: 10,779,667
Reported Price: $10.96
Value: $118,145,000
Runway Growth Finance offers debt solutions to growth-stage companies, providing Oaktree with exposure to the private credit market. This position reflects confidence in venture debt financing's potential.
10
INDV
Indivior Plc
Reduced 8.28%
Portfolio: 2.51%
Shares: 8,733,548
Reported Price: $12.82
Value: $112,004,000
Indivior, a pharmaceutical company focusing on addiction treatments, remains in the portfolio despite a partial sell-down. The company's focus on addressing opioid dependence likely still resonates with Oaktree's strategy.

Portfolio Strategy Analysis

1
Core Emphasis on Shipping and Energy

Torm Plc and Expand Energy remain top holdings, underscoring Oaktree's belief in stable demand for shipping and integrated energy solutions. Together comprising about one-third of the portfolio, these positions suggest confidence in sectors tied to global economic activity and commodity flows, reflecting Howard Marks' typical contrarian approach to finding value in essential services.

2
Selective Adjustments in Commodity and Emerging Markets

Slight reductions in AngloGold Ashanti, Vista Oil & Gas, and Indivior point to tactical rebalancing, capturing gains or mitigating risk while still retaining core exposure to gold, Latin American energy, and pharmaceutical demand. These modest trims suggest fine-tuning rather than a fundamental shift in strategy, as all three positions remain significant enough to benefit from potential sector recoveries.

3
Diverse Industrial & Tech Exposure

Garrett Motion (auto technology), Infinera (telecom infrastructure), and SunOpta (plant-based foods) highlight Oaktree's strategy of investing in essential, high-potential industries. These holdings align with structural shifts in consumer preferences and technological innovation, balancing the portfolio's heavier commodity and energy focus with exposure to growth sectors.

4
Steady Income-Oriented Positions

Sitio Royalties (energy royalties) and Runway Growth Finance (venture debt) provide cash-flow-focused investments, consistent with Oaktree's emphasis on stable, yield-generating assets that can weather market volatility. These positions reflect Marks' philosophy of seeking both value and income, particularly in areas where the market may be underappreciating the consistency of future cash flows.

Conclusion

Howard Marks' Q4 2024 portfolio at Oaktree Capital Management demonstrates a commitment to shipping, energy, and industrial innovation, balanced by targeted exposures in precious metals, emerging markets, and specialty finance. Moderate reductions in select holdings suggest tactical rebalancing, while the high allocation to Torm and Expand Energy underscores continued confidence in global trade and commodity demand.


This diverse yet focused approach reflects Marks' well-known investment philosophy of finding value in out-of-favor sectors while maintaining exposure to essential industries with resilient demand characteristics. The portfolio balances potential cyclical upside in energy and materials with more stable cash-flow generators, creating a mixture designed to perform across different market environments.

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