Howard Marks - Oaktree Capital Management Options Holdings (Q4 2023)
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 4 put contracts across companies such as SPDR S&P 500 (SPY), SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Explor & Pro (XOP), Caterpillar, Inc. (CAT). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2023 | SPY | SPDR S&P 500 | PUT | 525,000 | $249,537,750.00 |
| Q4 2023 | XOP | SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Explor & Pro | PUT | 1,195,000 | $163,607,450.00 |
| Q4 2023 | CAT | Caterpillar, Inc. | PUT | 300,000 | $88,701,000.00 |
| Q4 2023 | VLY | Valley National Bancorp | PUT | 1,000,000 | $10,860,000.00 |
Note: Notional value represents the total exposure of the options position.