Howard Marks - Oaktree Capital Management Portfolio (Q1 2026)

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Oaktree Capital Management, Howard Marks, has built a diversified portfolio of 43 publicly traded holdings with a total market value of $5.6B as of Mar 31, 2026. This comprehensive analysis examines the latest 13F filing data to understand the investment strategy and recent portfolio adjustments.

The portfolio demonstrates a concentrated approach to stock selection, with the top holding representing 12.0% of the total portfolio value. The top 5 holdings account for 35.7% of the overall portfolio allocation.

Recent portfolio activity shows 10 significant position adjustments, indicating active portfolio management and strategic repositioning. These changes reflect the investor's response to market conditions and evolving investment thesis.

Portfolio Statistics

43
Total Holdings
$5.6B
Portfolio Value
Mar 31, 2026
Latest Filing
12.0%
Largest Position

Top Holdings Analysis

The portfolio's top holdings reveal the investor's core investment thesis and sector preferences. The largest position in TORM PLC (TRMD) represents 12.0% of the total portfolio, valued at $675.1M.

Rank Symbol Company Value Portfolio % Change
1 TRMD TORM PLC $675.1M 12.0% -9.8%
2 CHK EXPAND ENERGY CORP $575.0M 10.2% +3.5%
3 AU ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI PLC $313.8M 5.6% -16.2%
4 GTX GARRETT MOTION INC $265.2M 4.7% -14.6%
5 TDS TELEPHONE AND DATA SYSTEMS INC $180.7M 3.2% +16.4%

For a complete analysis of all holdings and detailed portfolio breakdown by sector and market cap, visit our comprehensive holdings page.

Recent Portfolio Activity

Recent portfolio adjustments provide insights into the investor's evolving strategy and market outlook. The following table shows the top 10 most significant position changes from recent reporting periods (out of 144 total transactions), sorted by the magnitude of change.

For a complete history of all portfolio transactions and detailed activity analysis, visit our comprehensive activity page.

Symbol Company Quantity Change Date Action
G4124C109 Grab -11,207,699 Mar 31, 2026 SELL
NOK Nokia Corporation Sponsored -7,551,921 Mar 31, 2026 SELL
INDV Indivior -7,108,644 Mar 31, 2026 SELL
PBR Petroleo Brasileiro S.A.- Petro +6,089,413 Mar 31, 2026 BUY
G6683N103 Nu Holdings -4,479,175 Mar 31, 2026 SELL
YMM Full Truck Alliance Co. Ltd. -3,519,764 Mar 31, 2026 SELL
CX Cemex, S.A.B. de C.V. Sponsored -2,986,241 Mar 31, 2026 SELL
TRMD TORM -2,585,484 Mar 31, 2026 SELL
GTX Garrett Motion Inc. -2,500,000 Mar 31, 2026 SELL
VALE VALE S.A. -2,023,706 Mar 31, 2026 SELL

Options Activity

Options trading activity provides insights into the investor's derivative strategies and hedging approaches. The following table shows options positions from the latest reporting period, sorted by notional value.

Symbol Company Type Contracts Notional Value Date
QQQ Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1 PUT 570,000 $329.0M Mar 31, 2026
XOP SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Explor & Pro PUT 1,000,000 $181.8M Mar 31, 2026
CORZ Core Scientific, Inc. CALL 3,500,000 $52.4M Mar 31, 2026
TLN Talen Energy CALL 150,000 $47.9M Mar 31, 2026
LYB LyondellBasell PUT 500,000 $40.3M Mar 31, 2026

Note: Notional value represents the total exposure value of the options position. For a complete analysis of all options strategies and historical options activity, visit our comprehensive options page.

Investment Strategy Insights

Oaktree Capital Management's investment approach can be analyzed through several key metrics. The portfolio's concentration in top holdings suggests a high-conviction investment strategy, with significant positions in companies that align with the investor's long-term thesis.

The largest position in TORM PLC (TRMD) demonstrates strong conviction in this particular investment opportunity. Recent activity shows a decrease of 9.8% in this position, indicating active portfolio management and strategic positioning.

Portfolio turnover can be assessed through recent activity patterns. The 10 most significant transactions shown here (out of 144 total transactions) suggest a highly active approach to portfolio management, with frequent strategic adjustments and position changes.

Additional Analysis

Oaktree Capital Management's portfolio as of Mar 31, 2026 reflects a strategic approach to equity investing with 43 holdings valued at $5.6B. The concentrated position in TORM PLC and other top holdings demonstrates the investor's confidence in specific investment themes and long-term value creation opportunities. Recent activity indicates ongoing portfolio optimization and strategic repositioning.

For the most current portfolio data and detailed analysis, refer to the latest SEC 13F filings and our comprehensive holdings and activity pages, which are updated regularly with the latest filing information.

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