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 |
Peloton Interactive
PTON
|
+$463M |
| 2 |
UiPath
PATH
|
+$220M |
| 3 |
Shopify
SHOP
|
+$123M |
| 4 |
CFLT
Confluent
CFLT
|
+$83.4M |
| 5 |
Zoom
ZM
|
+$69.9M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Snowflake
SNOW
|
+$1.7B |
| 2 |
Expedia Group
EXPE
|
+$368M |
| 3 |
Salesforce
CRM
|
+$308M |
| 4 |
Uber
UBER
|
+$204M |
| 5 |
Unity
U
|
+$142M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technology | 73.49% |
| 2 | Communication Services | 12.73% |
| 3 | Consumer Discretionary | 10.48% |
| 4 | Industrials | 2.66% |
| 5 | Financials | 0.37% |
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Brad Gerstner's Q2 2021 Portfolio in Review
As of Q2 2021, Brad Gerstner held 40 positions worth $12.8B, down 8.5% from $14B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 87% of the portfolio.
Brad Gerstner withdrew a net $2.01B in Q2 2021, closing 7 positions and reducing 9 holdings. Its most notable exit was Salesforce, an estimated $308M position sold in full.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Technology at 73% of assets, down from 78% a quarter earlier, followed by Communication Services and Consumer Discretionary.
Against the trend, Brad Gerstner opened a new position in UiPath worth $204M.
- Brad Gerstner's largest Q2 2021 buy was UiPath: 3,004,790 shares worth $204M.
- Brad Gerstner added most to Peloton Interactive in Q2 2021, an estimated $463M increase.
- Brad Gerstner's biggest Q2 2021 reduction was Snowflake, cutting an estimated $1.7B.
- Brad Gerstner fully exited Salesforce in Q2 2021, selling an estimated $308M.
- Brad Gerstner's ten largest holdings make up 87% of its $12.8B portfolio in Q2 2021.
- Brad Gerstner opened 8 new positions and closed 7 in Q2 2021.
- Brad Gerstner's portfolio value fell 8.5% quarter-over-quarter to $12.8B.
Based on Altimeter Capital Management's 13F filing for Q2 2021, filed 16 Aug 2021.