The Memo by Howard Marks

Behind the Memo: Sea Change

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Jan 5, 2023
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INSIGHT

Definition Of A Sea Change

  • A sea change is a large, transformative shift distinct from normal cyclical fluctuations.
  • Howard Marks calls it a transformation with long-term aspects that alters fundamental norms.
ADVICE

Focus On The Long Term, Not Short-Term Noise

  • Don't overemphasize short-term forecasts; they have low predictability and limited long-term impact.
  • Marks urges investors to focus on long-term positioning rather than short-term market timing.
ANECDOTE

How The Memo Originated

  • The memo idea grew from a mid-October trip when Howard and Bruce Carson exchanged views.
  • By the trip's end Howard had drafted the list of attributes that became the memo.
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