Bill Ackman Pershing Square Capital Management
Bill Ackman is the founder and CEO of Pershing Square Capital Management, a New York–based hedge fund. He employs an activist investing approach, seeking to influence the management and direction of the publicly traded companies in which he invests. Frequently in the public eye, Ackman has been noted for both high-profile successes and controversies, such as his well-known short position in Herbalife.
Top Buys
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Restaurant Brands International
QSR
|
+$506M |
| 2 |
Lowe's Companies
LOW
|
+$52.1M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Berkshire Hathaway Class B
BRK.B
|
+$997M |
| 2 |
Howard Hughes
HHH
|
+$67.6M |
| 3 |
Blackstone
BX
|
+$25M |
| 4 |
Park Hotels & Resorts
PK
|
+$5.36M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Consumer Discretionary | 78.29% |
| 2 | Healthcare | 14.39% |
| 3 | Real Estate | 7.32% |
| 4 | Financials | 0% |
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Bill Ackman's Q2 2020 Portfolio in Review
As of Q2 2020, Bill Ackman held 10 positions worth $7.75B, up 18% from $6.57B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 100% of the portfolio.
Bill Ackman withdrew a net $537M in Q2 2020, closing 3 positions and reducing 1 holding. Its most notable exit was Berkshire Hathaway Class B, an estimated $997M position sold in full.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Consumer Discretionary at 78% of assets, up from 61% a quarter earlier, followed by Healthcare and Real Estate.
Against the trend, Bill Ackman added an estimated $506M to Restaurant Brands International.
- Bill Ackman added most to Restaurant Brands International in Q2 2020, an estimated $506M increase.
- Bill Ackman's biggest Q2 2020 reduction was Howard Hughes, cutting an estimated $67.6M.
- Bill Ackman fully exited Berkshire Hathaway Class B in Q2 2020, selling an estimated $997M.
- Bill Ackman's ten largest holdings make up 100% of its $7.75B portfolio in Q2 2020.
- Bill Ackman opened 0 new positions and closed 3 in Q2 2020.
- Bill Ackman's portfolio value rose 18% quarter-over-quarter to $7.75B.
Based on Pershing Square Capital Management's 13F filing for Q2 2020, filed 14 Aug 2020.