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 |
Yelp
YELP
|
+$30.8M |
| 2 |
TRVG
trivago
TRVG
|
+$6.92M |
| 3 |
MULE
MuleSoft, Inc.
MULE
|
+$5.62M |
| 4 |
United Airlines
UAL
|
+$2.66M |
| 5 |
Alphabet (Google) Class A
GOOGL
|
+$1.04M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Alaska Air
ALK
|
+$73.8M |
| 2 |
Trip.com Group
TCOM
|
+$69.3M |
| 3 |
Delta Air Lines
DAL
|
+$46.4M |
| 4 |
American Airlines Group
AAL
|
+$42.8M |
| 5 |
TripAdvisor
TRIP
|
+$5.57M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Consumer Discretionary | 43.92% |
| 2 | Industrials | 29.98% |
| 3 | Technology | 19.98% |
| 4 | Communication Services | 5.04% |
| 5 | Financials | 0.61% |
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Brad Gerstner's Q3 2017 Portfolio in Review
As of Q3 2017, Brad Gerstner held 27 positions worth $2.11B, down 12% from $2.4B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 96% of the portfolio.
Brad Gerstner withdrew a net $188M in Q3 2017, closing 5 positions and reducing 4 holdings. Its most notable exit was Trip.com Group, an estimated $69.3M position sold in full.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Consumer Discretionary at 44% of assets, up from 43% a quarter earlier, followed by Industrials and Technology.
Against the trend, Brad Gerstner opened a new position in trivago worth $4.45M.
- Brad Gerstner's largest Q3 2017 buy was trivago: 82,072 shares worth $4.45M.
- Brad Gerstner added most to Yelp in Q3 2017, an estimated $30.8M increase.
- Brad Gerstner's biggest Q3 2017 reduction was Alaska Air, cutting an estimated $73.8M.
- Brad Gerstner fully exited Trip.com Group in Q3 2017, selling an estimated $69.3M.
- Brad Gerstner's ten largest holdings make up 96% of its $2.11B portfolio in Q3 2017.
- Brad Gerstner opened 3 new positions and closed 5 in Q3 2017.
- Brad Gerstner's portfolio value fell 12% quarter-over-quarter to $2.11B.
Based on Altimeter Capital Management's 13F filing for Q3 2017, filed 14 Nov 2017.