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
|
+$49.2M |
| 2 |
MongoDB
MDB
|
+$2.92M |
| 3 |
Okta
OKTA
|
+$2.1M |
| 4 |
Baidu
BIDU
|
+$1.91M |
| 5 |
Criteo S.A.
CRTO
|
+$1.79M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Expedia Group
EXPE
|
+$138M |
| 2 |
XYZ
Block Inc
XYZ
|
+$24.2M |
| 3 |
DATA
Tableau Software, Inc.
DATA
|
+$22.1M |
| 4 |
Zillow
ZG
|
+$14.8M |
| 5 |
Twilio
TWLO
|
+$10.6M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Industrials | 39.7% |
| 2 | Consumer Discretionary | 36.44% |
| 3 | Technology | 18.34% |
| 4 | Communication Services | 4.38% |
| 5 | Financials | 0.77% |
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Brad Gerstner's Q4 2017 Portfolio in Review
As of Q4 2017, Brad Gerstner held 28 positions worth $1.9B, down 10% from $2.11B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 97% of the portfolio.
Brad Gerstner withdrew a net $180M in Q4 2017, closing 2 positions and reducing 9 holdings. Its most notable exit was Zillow, an estimated $14.8M position sold in full.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Industrials at 40% of assets, up from 30% a quarter earlier, followed by Consumer Discretionary and Technology.
Against the trend, Brad Gerstner opened a new position in MongoDB worth $2.97M.
- Brad Gerstner's largest Q4 2017 buy was MongoDB: 100,000 shares worth $2.97M.
- Brad Gerstner added most to United Airlines in Q4 2017, an estimated $49.2M increase.
- Brad Gerstner's biggest Q4 2017 reduction was Expedia Group, cutting an estimated $138M.
- Brad Gerstner fully exited Zillow in Q4 2017, selling an estimated $14.8M.
- Brad Gerstner's ten largest holdings make up 97% of its $1.9B portfolio in Q4 2017.
- Brad Gerstner opened 6 new positions and closed 2 in Q4 2017.
- Brad Gerstner's portfolio value fell 10% quarter-over-quarter to $1.9B.
Based on Altimeter Capital Management's 13F filing for Q4 2017, filed 14 Feb 2018.