Investor, Author, Co-Chairman of Oaktree Capital Management
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Howard Marks is an American billionaire investor, author, and co-founder of Oaktree Capital Management, widely respected for his investment memos and insights on market cycles.
79 years
1946-04-23
Bachelor of Science in Finance (Wharton School) Master of Business Administration in Accounting and Marketing (University of Chicago Booth)
Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania (undergraduate)
Full Name: Howard Stanley Marks
Nickname: Howard Marks
Country/State: United States
Date of Birth: 1946-04-23
Languages Known: English
Zodiac Sign: Taurus
Food Habit: Non-Vegetarian
Religion: Not Public
Hobbies: Reading, writing, studying market psychology, philanthropy, and collecting art
School: Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania (undergraduate)
College: Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania (undergraduate)
Degrees Obtained: Bachelor of Science in Finance (Wharton School) Master of Business Administration in Accounting and Marketing (University of Chicago Booth)
Height: 178 cm
Weight: 78 kg
Parents: Father: Jack Marks
Siblings: Not publicly disclosed
Marital Status: married
Wife: Nancy Freeman Marks (deceased 2019)
Children: 2
Current Position: Investor, Author, Co-Chairman of Oaktree Capital Management
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Net Worth: Approx USD 2.5–3 Billion (2025 Forbes estimate)
Awards & Achievements: Co-founder of Oaktree Capital, one of the world’s largest credit investment firms Author of The Most Important Thing and Mastering the Market Cycle Renowned for his insightful investor memos, praised by Warren Buffett and other leading investors Honored with multiple lifetime achievement awards for contributions to investment education and philanthropy Major donor to educational and Jewish community causes
Howard Stanley Marks is an American billionaire investor, author, and co-founder of Oaktree Capital Management. Born on April 23, 1946, in Queens, New York, he studied finance at the Wharton School and later earned his MBA from the University of Chicago. Marks began his career at Citicorp and later joined TCW Group, where he specialized in high-yield and distressed debt investing. In 1995, he co-founded Oaktree Capital, which became one of the world’s leading investment firms in credit and alternative assets.
Marks is best known for his investment memos that distill decades of market wisdom into clear, timeless insights. His philosophy emphasizes understanding market cycles, managing risk, and maintaining discipline during uncertainty. His writings have influenced investors worldwide, including Warren Buffett.
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