Howard Marks - Oaktree Capital Management Options Holdings (Q3 2018)
According to the SEC 13F filed on Aug 14, 2026, the Oaktree Capital Management portfolio disclosed options positions as of quarter-end Jun 30, 2026. These positions include call and put options tied to underlying equity holdings, providing a deeper look at the fund's use of derivatives for exposure and hedging.
The reported options activity included 1 call contract and 3 put contracts across companies such as SPDR S&P 500 (SPY), SPDR S&P 500 (SPY), VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH). Options positions can signal strategies around hedging risk, enhancing leverage, or adjusting portfolio exposure during market shifts.
Options Positions
Showing 4 of 4 positions.
| Quarter | Symbol | Company | Option | Contracts | Notional Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2018 | SPY | SPDR S&P 500 | CALL | 3,600,000 | $1,046,592.00 |
| Q3 2018 | SPY | SPDR S&P 500 | PUT | 500,000 | $145,360.00 |
| Q3 2018 | SMH | VanEck Semiconductor ETF | PUT | 700,000 | $74,515.00 |
| Q3 2018 | MU | Micron Technology, Inc. | PUT | 1,300,000 | $58,799.00 |
Note: Notional value represents the total exposure of the options position.