Philippe Laffont Coatue Management
Philippe Laffont is the founder of Coatue Management, a technology-focused hedge fund that has grown into one of the most prominent investors in the sector. A protégé of Julian Robertson, he is one of the so-called “Tiger Cubs” who launched their own funds after working at Tiger Management. Laffont’s investment approach centers on deep research into technology, media, and telecommunications companies, spanning both public markets and private venture investments. He is known for backing innovative, high-growth businesses and for his early conviction in transformative technology trends.
Top Buys
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Spotify
SPOT
|
+$347M |
| 2 |
Intel
INTC
|
+$319M |
| 3 |
Adobe
ADBE
|
+$257M |
| 4 |
Microsoft
MSFT
|
+$252M |
| 5 |
ServiceNow
NOW
|
+$196M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Micron Technology
MU
|
+$499M |
| 2 |
TWTR
Twitter, Inc.
TWTR
|
+$341M |
| 3 |
Apple
AAPL
|
+$324M |
| 4 |
Snap
SNAP
|
+$323M |
| 5 |
Broadcom
AVGO
|
+$297M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Communication Services | 42.05% |
| 2 | Technology | 36.05% |
| 3 | Consumer Discretionary | 13.89% |
| 4 | Financials | 4.58% |
| 5 | Consumer Staples | 2.31% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
126
Genesco
GCO
$388M
| – | – |
-3,783
| Closed | -$153K |
|
127
Harley-Davidson
HOG
$2.79B
| – | – |
-2,636
| Closed | -$113K |
|
128
Haverty Furniture Companies
HVT
$398M
| – | – |
-30,377
| Closed | -$612K |
|
129
JetBlue
JBLU
$1.86B
| – | – |
-17,235
| Closed | -$350K |
|
130
J. Jill
JILL
$247M
| – | – |
-31,174
| Closed | -$579K |
|
131
Lands' End
LE
$358M
| – | – |
-38,439
| Closed | -$897K |
|
132
Lam Research
LRCX
$400B
| – | – |
-4,962,410
| Closed | -$101M |
|
133
La-Z-Boy
LZB
$1.55B
| – | – |
-30,108
| Closed | -$902K |
|
134
McDonald's
MCD
$187B
| – | – |
-1,694
| Closed | -$265K |
|
135
Nathan's Famous
NATH
$402M
| – | – |
-1,884
| Closed | -$139K |
|
136
Ollie's Bargain Outlet
OLLI
$3.94B
| – | – |
-6,791
| Closed | -$409K |
|
137
O'Reilly Automotive
ORLY
$71.4B
| – | – |
-12,120
| Closed | -$200K |
|
138
Papa John's
PZZA
$999M
| – | – |
-1,128
| Closed | -$64K |
|
139
Ralph Lauren
RL
$22.1B
| – | – |
-7,836
| Closed | -$876K |
|
140
Sprouts Farmers Market
SFM
$6.91B
| – | – |
-24,831
| Closed | -$583K |
|
|
SKX
141
DELISTED
Skechers
SKX
| – | – |
-11,511
| Closed | -$447K |
|
142
Snap-on
SNA
$20.5B
| – | – |
-1,937
| Closed | -$286K |
|
|
143
Snap
SNAP
$7.42B
| – | – |
-20,358,919
| Closed | -$323M |
|
144
Tilly's
TLYS
$116M
| – | – |
-6,729
| Closed | -$76K |
|
145
Tapestry
TPR
$28.1B
| – | – |
-1,381
| Closed | -$72K |
|
146
Tractor Supply
TSCO
$15.9B
| – | – |
-5,620
| Closed | -$71K |
|
147
Under Armour
UAA
$2.87B
| – | – |
-53,660
| Closed | -$877K |
|
148
United Parcel Service
UPS
$97B
| – | – |
-3,092
| Closed | -$323K |
|
149
Urban Outfitters
URBN
$5.96B
| – | – |
-24,410
| Closed | -$902K |
|
150
Western Digital
WDC
$192B
| – | – |
-1,584,423
| Closed | -$111M |
|
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Philippe Laffont's Q2 2018 Portfolio in Review
As of Q2 2018, Philippe Laffont held 165 positions worth $11.9B, down 1.7% from $12.1B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 67% of the portfolio.
Philippe Laffont withdrew a net $1.59B in Q2 2018, closing 58 positions and reducing 30 holdings. Its most notable exit was Snap, an estimated $323M position sold in full.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Communication Services at 42% of assets, up from 40% a quarter earlier, followed by Technology and Consumer Discretionary.
Against the trend, Philippe Laffont opened a new position in Spotify worth $365M.
- Philippe Laffont's largest Q2 2018 buy was Spotify: 2,166,977 shares worth $365M.
- Philippe Laffont added most to Adobe in Q2 2018, an estimated $257M increase.
- Philippe Laffont's biggest Q2 2018 reduction was Micron Technology, cutting an estimated $499M.
- Philippe Laffont fully exited Snap in Q2 2018, selling an estimated $323M.
- Philippe Laffont's ten largest holdings make up 67% of its $11.9B portfolio in Q2 2018.
- Philippe Laffont opened 40 new positions and closed 58 in Q2 2018.
- Philippe Laffont's portfolio value fell 1.7% quarter-over-quarter to $11.9B.
Based on Coatue Management's 13F filing for Q2 2018, filed 14 Aug 2018.