Alex Sacerdote Whale Rock Capital Management
Alex Sacerdote is the founder of Whale Rock Capital Management, a technology-focused long/short equity firm. The firm researches software, internet, semiconductors, and other innovation-driven industries with an emphasis on fundamental change. Whale Rock’s holdings often surface in discussions of high-growth technology leadership and cyclical tech opportunity.
Top Buys
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Advanced Micro Devices
AMD
|
+$591M |
| 2 |
Astera Labs
ALAB
|
+$416M |
| 3 |
Viavi Solutions
VIAV
|
+$163M |
| 4 |
Snowflake
SNOW
|
+$163M |
| 5 |
Amazon
AMZN
|
+$158M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Advanced Energy
AEIS
|
+$330M |
| 2 |
SNDK
Sandisk
SNDK
|
+$290M |
| 3 |
Broadcom
AVGO
|
+$272M |
| 4 |
Roblox
RBLX
|
+$200M |
| 5 |
Tower Semiconductor
TSEM
|
+$187M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technology | 78.1% |
| 2 | Communication Services | 10.85% |
| 3 | Consumer Discretionary | 6.94% |
| 4 | Industrials | 4.12% |
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Alex Sacerdote's Q2 2026 Portfolio in Review
As of Q2 2026, Alex Sacerdote held 42 positions worth $12.5B, up 61% from $7.74B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 59% of the portfolio.
Alex Sacerdote's Q2 2026 filing shows 7 new, 7 increased, 18 reduced and 7 closed positions. Its largest new stake was Astera Labs: 1,567,882 shares worth $757M. The largest sale was Advanced Energy, an estimated $330M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Technology at 78% of assets, up from 64% a quarter earlier, followed by Communication Services and Consumer Discretionary.
- Alex Sacerdote's largest Q2 2026 buy was Astera Labs: 1,567,882 shares worth $757M.
- Alex Sacerdote added most to Advanced Micro Devices in Q2 2026, an estimated $591M increase.
- Alex Sacerdote's biggest Q2 2026 reduction was Sandisk, cutting an estimated $290M.
- Alex Sacerdote fully exited Advanced Energy in Q2 2026, selling an estimated $330M.
- Alex Sacerdote's ten largest holdings make up 59% of its $12.5B portfolio in Q2 2026.
- Alex Sacerdote opened 7 new positions and closed 7 in Q2 2026.
- Alex Sacerdote's portfolio value rose 61% quarter-over-quarter to $12.5B.
Based on Whale Rock Capital Management's 13F filing for Q2 2026, filed 14 Aug 2026.