The Memo by Howard Marks
The Memo by Howard Marks
Oaktree Capital Management
A Look Under the Hood
28 minutes Posted Oct 28, 2025 at 2:00 pm.
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In his latest memo, Howard Marks offers observations based on his meeting with the board, consultant, and senior staff of a state pension fund. Howard explores the key topics covered during the session, including determining an appropriate risk posture, selecting an investment approach, and assessing performance. While these decisions are challenging, the board and its consultant applied the only reasonable method: asking the right questions and pursuing rational conclusions.

You can read the memo here (https://oaktreecapital.com/insights/memo/a-look-under-the-hood).