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 |
Uber
UBER
|
+$110M |
| 2 |
Pinduoduo
PDD
|
+$77.6M |
| 3 |
Expedia Group
EXPE
|
+$65.4M |
| 4 |
Meta Platforms (Facebook)
META
|
+$36.5M |
| 5 |
DATA
Tableau Software, Inc.
DATA
|
+$29.9M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Nutanix
NTNX
|
+$28.5M |
| 2 |
Dropbox
DBX
|
+$9.81M |
| 3 |
Lyft
LYFT
|
+$783K |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Industrials | 29.21% |
| 2 | Technology | 25.18% |
| 3 | Consumer Discretionary | 24.4% |
| 4 | Communication Services | 20.72% |
Similar funds
Brad Gerstner's Q2 2019 Portfolio in Review
As of Q2 2019, Brad Gerstner held 30 positions worth $3.65B, up 25% from $2.92B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 94% of the portfolio.
Brad Gerstner deployed $342M of net new capital in Q2 2019, opening 4 new positions and adding to 12 existing holdings. Its largest new stake was Uber: 2,579,705 shares worth $120M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Industrials at 29% of assets, down from 32% a quarter earlier, followed by Technology and Consumer Discretionary.
On the sell side, the largest reduction was Nutanix, an estimated $28.5M trimmed.
- Brad Gerstner's largest Q2 2019 buy was Uber: 2,579,705 shares worth $120M.
- Brad Gerstner added most to Pinduoduo in Q2 2019, an estimated $77.6M increase.
- Brad Gerstner's biggest Q2 2019 reduction was Nutanix, cutting an estimated $28.5M.
- Brad Gerstner fully exited Dropbox in Q2 2019, selling an estimated $9.81M.
- Brad Gerstner's ten largest holdings make up 94% of its $3.65B portfolio in Q2 2019.
- Brad Gerstner opened 4 new positions and closed 3 in Q2 2019.
- Brad Gerstner's portfolio value rose 25% quarter-over-quarter to $3.65B.
Based on Altimeter Capital Management's 13F filing for Q2 2019, filed 14 Aug 2019.