Howard Marks - Oaktree Capital Management Options Holdings (Q4 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 0 call contracts and 5 put contracts across companies such as iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corp (HYG), 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 5 of 5 positions.
| Quarter | Symbol | Company | Option | Contracts | Notional Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2018 | HYG | iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corp | PUT | 1,000,000 | $81,040.00 |
| Q4 2018 | SPY | SPDR S&P 500 | PUT | 300,000 | $74,325.00 |
| Q4 2018 | SMH | VanEck Semiconductor ETF | PUT | 850,000 | $73,823.00 |
| Q4 2018 | AVGO | Broadcom Inc. | PUT | 150,000 | $38,039.00 |
| Q4 2018 | MU | Micron Technology, Inc. | PUT | 100,000 | $3,157.00 |
Note: Notional value represents the total exposure of the options position.