In this week’s podcast Guy Foster, Group Head of Research, approaches  Howard Marks, co-founder of Oaktree Capital and writer of ‘The Most Important Thing: Uncommon Sense for the Thoughtful Investor’. Howard is one of the most influential investors in the world despite being far from a household name.  Warren Buffett said about him “"When I see memos from Howard Marks in my mail, they're the first thing I open and read.”  We’re delighted, therefore, to get his perspective on the topic of risk in its many guises and, in particular, how he marries the threats and opportunities of investing in current challenging market conditions.  Howard also discusses the controversial topic of whether high frequency traders help markets function and passes judgement on the Fed’s recent decision to keep interest rates on hold.

 

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