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Readers of the site should be familiar with Oaktree Capital's Howard Marks as we've posted his commentary numerous times and found it very insightful. Now you can hear his latest thoughts on the markets and his favorite investment ideas as he will be speaking on May 3rd & 4th in Pasadena, California. Learn more about the Value Investing Congress.

Marks is a contrarian and founded Oaktree in 1995 and now manages over $80 billion. He has a new book coming out entitled The Most Important Thing: Uncommon Sense for the Thoughtful Investor and everyone attending the event will receive a free copy.

Additionally, Guy Gottfriend will be presenting. He is the founder of Rational Investment Group and has generated net returns of 40% per annum since launching in 2009 while holding 25% of assets in cash.

Here's the full list of speakers at the event:

- Howard Marks, Oaktree Capital
- Jeffrey Ubben, ValueAct Capital
- Steven Romick, First Pacific Advisors
- David Nierenberg, The D3 Family Funds
- Rahul Saraogi, Atyant Capital (India)
- Michael Kao, Akanthos Capital Management
- Ori Eyal, Emerging Value Capital Management
- Kian Ghazi, Hawkshaw Capital Management
- Guy Gottfried, Relational Investment Group
- Whitney Tilson & Glenn Tongue, T2 Partners

Here's a rare chance to get the latest market thoughts and investment ideas from hedge fund managers. It's also a great chance to network and talk stocks with other analysts and portfolio managers attending the event. Click here to register for the Value Investing Congress.