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
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 |
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Howard Marks - Oaktree Capital Management
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
Portfolio Strategy Analysis
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.
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.
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.
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.
Source: SEC.gov | Portfolio analysis as of Q4 2024