Brad Gerstner Altimeter Capital Management
Brad Gerstner is the founder and CEO of Altimeter Capital, a technology-focused investment firm active in both public and private markets. A former internet entrepreneur and airline executive, he brings an operator’s lens to high-growth software, internet, and semiconductor businesses. Gerstner is frequently cited for concentrated bets on large-cap technology platforms and for outspoken commentary on AI infrastructure and capital allocation in the sector.
Top Buys
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
United Airlines
UAL
|
+$257M |
| 2 |
Expedia Group
EXPE
|
+$73.3M |
| 3 |
DATA
Tableau Software, Inc.
DATA
|
+$62.7M |
| 4 |
Zillow
Z
|
+$44.9M |
| 5 |
ZEN
ZENDESK INC
ZEN
|
+$17.9M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Avis
CAR
|
+$78.5M |
| 2 |
Meta Platforms (Facebook)
META
|
+$68.2M |
| 3 |
TripAdvisor
TRIP
|
+$52.3M |
| 4 |
Herc Holdings
HRI
|
+$29.3M |
| 5 |
Zillow
ZG
|
+$9.9M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Industrials | 44.65% |
| 2 | Consumer Discretionary | 39.52% |
| 3 | Technology | 8.49% |
| 4 | Communication Services | 6.82% |
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Brad Gerstner's Q3 2015 Portfolio in Review
As of Q3 2015, Brad Gerstner held 28 positions worth $1.56B, up 16% from $1.35B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 90% of the portfolio.
Brad Gerstner deployed $219M of net new capital in Q3 2015, opening 3 new positions and adding to 6 existing holdings. Its largest new stake was Tableau Software, Inc.: 604,621 shares worth $48.2M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Industrials at 45% of assets, up from 41% a quarter earlier, followed by Consumer Discretionary and Technology.
On the sell side, the largest reduction was Zillow, an estimated $9.9M trimmed.
- Brad Gerstner's largest Q3 2015 buy was Tableau Software, Inc.: 604,621 shares worth $48.2M.
- Brad Gerstner added most to United Airlines in Q3 2015, an estimated $257M increase.
- Brad Gerstner's biggest Q3 2015 reduction was Zillow, cutting an estimated $9.9M.
- Brad Gerstner fully exited Avis in Q3 2015, selling an estimated $78.5M.
- Brad Gerstner's ten largest holdings make up 90% of its $1.56B portfolio in Q3 2015.
- Brad Gerstner opened 3 new positions and closed 9 in Q3 2015.
- Brad Gerstner's portfolio value rose 16% quarter-over-quarter to $1.56B.
Based on Altimeter Capital Management's 13F filing for Q3 2015, filed 13 Nov 2015.