Cockroaches in the Coal Mine

The Memo by Howard Marks by Oaktree Capital Management

Nov 6, 202500:24:29Business

In his latest memo, Howard Marks examines the recent string of well-publicized credit problems. He considers how they serve as a reminder that the yield premium offered by sub-investment grade credit isn’t a freebie, but...

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