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The Illusion of Knowledge

The Illusion of Knowledge

FromThe Memo by Howard Marks


The Illusion of Knowledge

FromThe Memo by Howard Marks

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Length:
53 minutes
Released:
Sep 8, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Howard Marks has long questioned the value of macro forecasts, but in his latest memo, he explains why creating profitable forecasts is so difficult. He discusses the incredible complexity involved in modeling an economy and makes it clear that forecasting mostly provides the illusion of knowledge. He argues that investors are better off accepting reality — that the macro future is largely unknowable — and focusing on what they can know. The memo is read by LJ Ganser.You can read the memo here (https://www.oaktreecapital.com/insights/memo/the-illusion-of-knowledge).
Released:
Sep 8, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (54)

On October 12, 1990, Oaktree Co-Chairman Howard Marks published his first memo to clients. In the decades since, he has periodically released memos reflecting his viewpoint on the investment landscape, as well as more general business insights. On this podcast we'll hear the latest memos by Howard, released in tandem with or shortly after their publication.