The Memo by Howard Marks

Lessons from Silicon Valley Bank

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Apr 17, 2023
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INSIGHT

SVB Collapse Was Special Case

  • Silicon Valley Bank's collapse was a special case due to concentration in volatile sectors and region.
  • Its rapid deposit growth and sector focus made it unlikely to be the start of widespread failures.
INSIGHT

Banks' Inherent Risks Explained

  • Banks inherently face risk from asset-liability mismatches and leverage.
  • Trust is crucial since banks can't have liquidity for all depositors simultaneously.
ANECDOTE

Northern Rock Bank Run Experience

  • Howard Marks recounted moving funds from Northern Rock during 2007 crisis due to withdrawal penalties.
  • This experience showed how withdrawal penalties can contain bank runs unlike SVB's penalty-free withdrawals.
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