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 |
Meta Platforms (Facebook)
META
|
+$395M |
| 2 |
Expedia Group
EXPE
|
+$51.6M |
| 3 |
NVIDIA
NVDA
|
+$30.6M |
| 4 |
SPR
Spirit AeroSystems
SPR
|
+$18.3M |
| 5 |
Salesforce
CRM
|
+$9.63M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
P
Everpure Inc
P
|
+$64.9M |
| 2 |
Booking.com
BKNG
|
+$36.7M |
| 3 |
SAVE
Spirit Airlines, Inc.
SAVE
|
+$10.6M |
| 4 |
PagSeguro Digital
PAGS
|
+$3.55M |
| 5 |
Copa Holdings
CPA
|
+$798K |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Industrials | 36.13% |
| 2 | Consumer Discretionary | 23.93% |
| 3 | Technology | 21.04% |
| 4 | Communication Services | 18.41% |
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Brad Gerstner's Q4 2018 Portfolio in Review
As of Q4 2018, Brad Gerstner held 33 positions worth $2.74B, up 6.9% from $2.57B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 94% of the portfolio.
Brad Gerstner deployed $424M of net new capital in Q4 2018, opening 5 new positions and adding to 12 existing holdings. Its largest new stake was NVIDIA: 6,400,000 shares worth $21.4M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Industrials at 36% of assets, down from 41% a quarter earlier, followed by Consumer Discretionary and Technology.
On the sell side, the largest reduction was Booking.com, an estimated $36.7M trimmed.
- Brad Gerstner's largest Q4 2018 buy was NVIDIA: 6,400,000 shares worth $21.4M.
- Brad Gerstner added most to Meta Platforms (Facebook) in Q4 2018, an estimated $395M increase.
- Brad Gerstner's biggest Q4 2018 reduction was Booking.com, cutting an estimated $36.7M.
- Brad Gerstner fully exited Everpure Inc in Q4 2018, selling an estimated $64.9M.
- Brad Gerstner's ten largest holdings make up 94% of its $2.74B portfolio in Q4 2018.
- Brad Gerstner opened 5 new positions and closed 7 in Q4 2018.
- Brad Gerstner's portfolio value rose 6.9% quarter-over-quarter to $2.74B.
Based on Altimeter Capital Management's 13F filing for Q4 2018, filed 14 Feb 2019.