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The Memo by Howard Marks

Oaktree Capital Management
Artificial Intelligence
Investment Strategies
Oaktree Capital Management
Private Credit
Investor Psychology
Debt
Investing
High-Yield Bonds
Bubble Watch
Financial Bubbles
Interest Rates
Risk Management
Asset Allocation
Stock Market Bubbles
Debt Financing
Investment Philosophy
Market Speculation
Inflation
Risk Aversion
FOMO

On October 12, 1990, Oaktree Co-Chairman Howard Marks published his first memo to clients. In the decades since, he has periodically released memos reflecting his viewpoint on the investment landscape, as well as more general business insights. On this podcast we'll hear the latest memos by Howard, released in tandem with or shortly after their publication.

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In his latest memo, Howard Marks discusses the evolution of the sub-investment grade credit market from its beginnings in the 1970s to its present state. He focuses on the rise of direct lending following the Global Financial Crisis, identifying the ... more

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In this special episode of The Insight: Conversations, Howard Marks shares his reflections on themes from Oaktree’s recent client conference, including the evolution of the credit markets, the nature of mispricings, and the importance of leadership.

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In his latest memo – occasioned by massive changes he cites in just the 11 weeks since the last one – Howard Marks revisits the subject of AI, providing his observations on its essence and how it differs from previous technological innovations. He hi... more

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In his latest memo, Howard Marks addresses the much-asked question, “Is there a bubble in AI?” He identifies the uncertainty associated with AI investments and the conspicuous parallels to previous bubbles, while also acknowledging why those comparis... more

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Recent Guests

Morgan Housel
Bestselling author of The Psychology of Money and Same As Ever, and partner at The Collaborative Fund.
The Collaborative Fund
Episode: Behind The Memo: The Impact of Debt with Howard Marks and Morgan Housel
Bruce Karsh
Oaktree's CIO and co-chairman
Oaktree Capital Management
Episode: Behind the Memo: The Indispensability of Risk with Howard Marks, Bruce Karsh, and Maurice Ashley
Maurice Ashley
Chess grandmaster and author of Move by Move, Life Lessons On and Off the Chessboard
Episode: Behind the Memo: The Indispensability of Risk with Howard Marks, Bruce Karsh, and Maurice Ashley
Edward Chancellor
Journalist, financial historian, and author of multiple books including The Price of Time
Episode: Behind the Memo: Easy Money with Howard Marks and Edward Chancellor
David Rosenberg
Co-Portfolio Manager of Oaktree's Global Credit, US
Oaktree Capital
Episode: The Insight: Conversations – Walking into the Unknown with Howard Marks, David Rosenberg, and Aman Kumar
Aman Kumar
Co-Portfolio Manager of Oaktree's Life Sciences Lending platform
Oaktree Capital
Episode: The Insight: Conversations – Walking into the Unknown with Howard Marks, David Rosenberg, and Aman Kumar
Annie Duke
Former professional poker player, best-selling author, and expert on decision-making.
Episode: The Insight: Conversations – Special Episode with Annie Duke and Howard Marks

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Howard Marks
Chairman of Oaktree Capital Management and long-time host of memo-based content that informs client decisions; known for clear, value-oriented investment viewpoints.

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 2.2k ratings
  • Ai Reader

    Having Ai read your podcast is awful. Skip listening and just have Ai summarize the transcript. I hope Howard is ok health wise? If he is please have him read the memo’s going forward.

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    S Hass
    Canada2 months ago
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    exceptional

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    JMA4R
    Canada2 months ago
  • Please no AI reader

    I can immediately tell and I really, REALLY don’t like it. Howard’s natural voice is so soothing and this just feels soulless.

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    19cammm71
    United States2 months ago
  • AI reader is not working

    I use to love this podcast, but can’t stand to listen to this robot.

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    Paul de Liwwa
    Netherlands2 months ago
  • Ai reader

    I’m sure he’s a busy guy, but the ai reader is a lazy shortcut

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    agb918273
    United States2 months ago

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Long-form memos and historical context are highly appreciated by listeners.
The AI reader is a recurring critique but the host's insights are consistently valuable.
Content quality and clarity are praised even by those who dislike some production choices.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

35 Years of Memos
Q: Did you set out thinking every memo should focus on risk?
Marks mentions that although risk was a natural integration in his writing, he did not intentionally focus on it in every memo; he believes managing risk is crucial for successful investing.
35 Years of Memos
Q: What were you doing at the time, and why put finger to typewriter for the first time?
Marks describes that the memos originated not from a grand plan, but from a juxtaposition of interesting events, aiming to illuminate their approach to investing.
The Insight: Conversations – Full Return World with Howard Marks and Armen Panossian
Q: Armen, do you think you're also going to see it emerge in private credit?
Panossian argues that while challenges exist in private equity, there won't be as severe effects on private credit.
The Insight: Conversations – Full Return World with Howard Marks and Armen Panossian
Q: What would you say are some of your key takeaways from Howard's Memo?
Panossian reflects the importance of recognizing risks tied to high interest rates despite some market resilience.
The Insight: Conversations – Full Return World with Howard Marks and Armen Panossian
Q: Howard, why were you interested in writing a follow-up to your memo, Sea Change?
Marks expresses that discussions with clients inspired and shaped his thoughts for the follow-up memo.

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A value-investing focused program that centers on macro narratives, risk management, and the evolving landscape of private credit and AI in markets. Episodes frequently synthesize historical context with current themes—such as mispricings, leverage, and the role of leadership in investment organizations—while the host shares long-standing memos and framework-driven thinking to guide client decisions. The show often weaves in discussions of psychology, market cycles, and practical investment discipline, with notable emphasis on avoiding bubbles and maintaining a defensive stance when warranted. A standout element is the consistent integration of memo-based thinking, client guidance, and memorable analogies to illuminate complex financial dyn... more

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