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 |
Booking.com
BKNG
|
+$99.1M |
| 2 |
United Airlines
UAL
|
+$38M |
| 3 |
Meta Platforms (Facebook)
META
|
+$36M |
| 4 |
Microsoft
MSFT
|
+$23.8M |
| 5 |
Alphabet (Google) Class A
GOOGL
|
+$12.2M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Expedia Group
EXPE
|
+$171M |
| 2 |
Netflix
NFLX
|
+$37.5M |
| 3 |
Amazon
AMZN
|
+$29.7M |
| 4 |
XYZ
Block Inc
XYZ
|
+$22.3M |
| 5 |
PayPal
PYPL
|
+$14.7M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Industrials | 40.74% |
| 2 | Consumer Discretionary | 31.73% |
| 3 | Technology | 22.06% |
| 4 | Communication Services | 5.08% |
| 5 | Financials | 0% |
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Brad Gerstner's Q1 2018 Portfolio in Review
As of Q1 2018, Brad Gerstner held 34 positions worth $2.02B, up 6.1% from $1.9B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 94% of the portfolio.
Brad Gerstner's Q1 2018 filing shows 8 new, 11 increased, 3 reduced and 8 closed positions. Its largest new stake was Meta Platforms (Facebook): 200,300 shares worth $32M. The largest sale was Expedia Group, an estimated $171M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Industrials at 41% of assets, up from 40% a quarter earlier, followed by Consumer Discretionary and Technology.
- Brad Gerstner's largest Q1 2018 buy was Meta Platforms (Facebook): 200,300 shares worth $32M.
- Brad Gerstner added most to Booking.com in Q1 2018, an estimated $99.1M increase.
- Brad Gerstner's biggest Q1 2018 reduction was Expedia Group, cutting an estimated $171M.
- Brad Gerstner fully exited Netflix in Q1 2018, selling an estimated $37.5M.
- Brad Gerstner's ten largest holdings make up 94% of its $2.02B portfolio in Q1 2018.
- Brad Gerstner opened 8 new positions and closed 8 in Q1 2018.
- Brad Gerstner's portfolio value rose 6.1% quarter-over-quarter to $2.02B.
Based on Altimeter Capital Management's 13F filing for Q1 2018, filed 15 May 2018.