Value investing redefined

The Oakmark family of mutual funds is an extension of Harris Associates’ value-focused approach to investing. For more about our selection of funds, visit Oakmark.com.

The Oakmark Funds

111 South Wacker Drive, Suite 4600
Chicago, Illinois 60606
1-800-OAKMARK (625-6275)

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William C. Nygren, CFA

Partner, Portfolio Manager and Chief Investment Officer - U.S.

  • Portfolio Manager of the Oakmark Fund and the Oakmark Select Fund
  • Vice President, Oakmark Funds
  • B.S., University of Minnesota, 1980
  • M.S., University of Wisconsin-Madison Applied Security Analysis Program, 1981
  • Director of Research of Harris Associates, 1990-98; Equity Analyst with Harris Associates 1983-90; Investment Analyst with Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co., 1981-83
  • 42 years investment experience
  • Joined Harris Associates in 1983

News + Insights

Bill Nygren on CNBC

News

Bill Nygren on CNBC’s “Closing Bell: Overtime” (04.16.24)

April 16, 2024

Portfolio Manager Bill Nygren talked about why he finds attractive opportunities in the energy and financials sectors during a CNBC “Closing Bell: Overtime” interview.

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Insights

Is the 60/40 portfolio dead or alive?

March 11, 2024

Portfolio Managers Bill Nygren and Adam Abbas talk about the efficacy of a 60/40 portfolio and why bonds are critical to portfolio construction today....

Bill Nygren on CNBC

News

Bill Nygren on CNBC’s “Squawk on the Street” (03.06.24)

March 6, 2024

Portfolio Manager Bill Nygren appeared on CNBC’s “Squawk on the Street” to discuss the current value environment, the Magnificent Seven and why he sees...

We do value investing differently

At Harris Associates, we don’t have an opinion about how equities will perform this year, if a recession will start or if the political parties will produce pro-growth candidates during the next election cycle. As long-term investors, we don’t think it matters.