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

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Insights

Navigating market highs and avoiding equity value gaps

May 2, 2024

Portfolio Manager Bill Nygren shares how to navigate the current market environment as a value investor.

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News

Bill Nygren on CNBC’s “Squawk on the Street” (04.25.24)

April 25, 2024

Portfolio Manager Bill Nygren discussed why the unusually large spread in P/E multiples has created opportunities for value investors during a CNBC “Squawk on...

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.

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.