Carl Icahn Icahn Carl
Carl Icahn is one of the most famous activist investors in U.S. markets, with decades of campaigns to change corporate strategy, capital allocation, and leadership. Through Icahn-related entities he has taken large stakes in companies he views as undervalued or poorly run. His approach combines financial engineering, board engagement, and public pressure to unlock shareholder value.
Top Buys
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Diamondback Energy
FANG
|
+$696M |
| 2 |
Icahn Enterprises
IEP
|
+$308M |
| 3 |
TEN
Tenneco Inc. Class A Voting Common Stock
TEN
|
+$189M |
| 4 |
Newell Brands
NWL
|
+$48.1M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
EGN
Energen
EGN
|
+$661M |
| 2 |
ARII
American Railcar Industries, Inc.
ARII
|
+$547M |
| 3 |
AFSI
AmTrust Financial Services, Inc.
AFSI
|
+$267M |
| 4 |
Dell
DELL
|
+$169M |
| 5 |
VMW
VMware, Inc
VMW
|
+$65.8M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Energy | 71.12% |
| 2 | Consumer Staples | 13.91% |
| 3 | Industrials | 5.46% |
| 4 | Technology | 4.09% |
| 5 | Consumer Discretionary | 2.88% |
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Carl Icahn's Q4 2018 Portfolio in Review
As of Q4 2018, Carl Icahn held 22 positions worth $20.4B, down 19% from $25.2B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 95% of the portfolio.
Carl Icahn's Q4 2018 filing shows 2 new, 2 increased, 2 reduced and 4 closed positions. Its largest new stake was Diamondback Energy: 6,227,078 shares worth $577M. The largest sale was Energen, an estimated $661M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Energy at 71% of assets, up from 69% a quarter earlier, followed by Consumer Staples and Industrials.
- Carl Icahn's largest Q4 2018 buy was Diamondback Energy: 6,227,078 shares worth $577M.
- Carl Icahn added most to Icahn Enterprises in Q4 2018, an estimated $308M increase.
- Carl Icahn's biggest Q4 2018 reduction was Dell, cutting an estimated $169M.
- Carl Icahn fully exited Energen in Q4 2018, selling an estimated $661M.
- Carl Icahn's ten largest holdings make up 95% of its $20.4B portfolio in Q4 2018.
- Carl Icahn opened 2 new positions and closed 4 in Q4 2018.
- Carl Icahn's portfolio value fell 19% quarter-over-quarter to $20.4B.
Based on Icahn Carl's 13F filing for Q4 2018, filed 14 Feb 2019.