30 Years of Oaktree

About this episode

Co-founders of Oaktree share stories about the firm's origins and journey in a fireside chat celebrating its 30th anniversary.

In celebration of Oaktree’s 30th anniversary on April 10, 2025, cofounders Howard Marks (Co-Chairman), Bruce Karsh (Co-Chairman and Chief Investment Officer), and Sheldon Stone (Principal and Co-Portfolio Manager, High Yield Bonds) held a fireside chat for employees where they shared stories about Oaktree’s origins and the firm’s journey over the last three decades. We’re excited to share an excerpt from their conversation.

People in this episode

Host: Howard Marks

Guests: Bruce Karsh, Sheldon Stone

Topics covered

• Oaktree anniversary
• investment journey
• company origins
• fireside chat
• cofounders stories

Keywords

• Oaktree
• Howard Marks
• Bruce Karsh
• Sheldon Stone
• 30th anniversary
• investment
• fireside chat

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Oaktree

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