Howard Marks's OCSL Position Overview
Howard Marks (via Oaktree Capital Management Lp) currently holds 1.85 M shares of Oaktree Specialty Lending Corporation (OCSL) worth $20.93 M, representing 0.33% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2017-Q4, this long-term strategic position has been held for 34 quarters.
Based on 13F filings, Howard Marks has maintained a strategic position in OCSL, demonstrating sustained confidence in this investment. Largest addition occurred in Q3 2021, adding 1.4 M shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q1 2023, reducing 1 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Howard Marks's Oaktree Specialty Lending Corporation (OCSL) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Oaktree Specialty Lending Corporation (OCSL) Trades by Howard Marks
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2023 | +180,953 | Add 10.83% | 1.85 M | $19.43 |
| Q1 2023 | -1 | Reduce 0.00% | 1.67 M | $18.77 |
| Q1 2022 | +174,715 | Add 11.67% | 1.67 M | $22.11 |
| Q3 2021 | +1.4 M | Add 1526.94% | 1.5 M | $21.18 |
| Q4 2017 | +92,000 | New Buy | 92,000 | $14.67 |
Howard Marks's Oaktree Specialty Lending Corporation Investment FAQs
Howard Marks first purchased Oaktree Specialty Lending Corporation (OCSL) in Q4 2017, acquiring 92,000 shares, as reported in their 13F filing for that period. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Howard Marks has held Oaktree Specialty Lending Corporation (OCSL) for 34 quarters since Q4 2017.
Howard Marks's largest addition to Oaktree Specialty Lending Corporation (OCSL) was in Q3 2021, adding 1,496,789 shares worth $31.7 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q1 2026, Howard Marks's firm, Oaktree Capital Management Lp, owns 1,852,456 shares of Oaktree Specialty Lending Corporation (OCSL), valued at approximately $20.93 M.
As of the Q1 2026 filing, Oaktree Specialty Lending Corporation (OCSL) represents approximately 0.33% of Howard Marks's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Howard Marks's peak holding in Oaktree Specialty Lending Corporation (OCSL) was 1,852,456 shares, as reported at the end of Q2 2023.