Carl Icahn is a public investor, known for making large bets on corporations. He made his fortune by buying up shares of undervalued companies and attempting to gain control of them to improve their profitability. In March 2012, "Bloomberg Billionaires Index" ranked him as the richest person in New York City with a net worth of US$20 billion. Icahn Capital Management provides shareholders with the opportunity to participate in Mr. Icahn's investment success by owning a diversified portfolio of common stocks that he has selected and purchased for his own account. The Wall Street Journal consistently ranks him as one of the top performing hedge fund managers in the country.
Carl Icahn's investment strategy reflects his confidence in specific sectors, as evident in his top five stock investments. Leading his portfolio with a substantial stake is Icahn Enterprises L.P., representing 58.4%, signifying a preference for diversified holdings. Closely following is CVR Energy Inc, accounting for 22.7% of the portfolio, showcasing a significant interest in the energy sector. The third-largest holding is Southwest Gas Holdings Inc at 7.4%, indicating an investment inclination towards utilities. Bausch Health Companies Inc holds a smaller but still noteworthy position at 3.1%, suggesting an engagement with the healthcare and pharmaceutical industry. Lastly, FirstEnergy Corp. rounds up the top five with a 2.1% share, emphasizing further diversification into the electrical utilities arena. Collectively, these investments highlight Carl Icahn's strategic allocations and could serve as insightful leads for potential investors examining robust portfolios.
Q4 2023
Sold 58.2% shares
Sold 58.2% in Q4 2023
Q4 2023
New holding
New holding in Q4 2023
Q4 2023
Sold -1.04 Million shares
Sold 100% in Q4 2023
Dec 27, 2023
Increased shares by 4.9%
Added 4.9% on Dec 27, 2023
Q3 2023
Sold 80.2% shares
Sold 80.2% in Q3 2023
Sep 28, 2023
Sold -34.2 Million shares
Sold 100% on Sep 28, 2023
Sep 26, 2023
Increased shares by 0.1%
Added 0.1% on Sep 26, 2023
Sep 11, 2023
Sold 5.8% shares
Sold 5.8% on Sep 11, 2023
Q2 2023
Sold -1 Million shares
Sold 100% in Q2 2023
Q2 2023
Sold -230 Thousand shares
Sold 100% in Q2 2023
Q1 2023
New holding
New holding in Q1 2023
Q4 2022
Sold -12.5 Million shares
Sold 100% in Q4 2022
Q3 2022
Sold -11.2 Million shares
Sold 100% in Q3 2022
Q2 2022
New holding
New holding in Q2 2022
Q2 2022
Sold -1.34 Million shares
Sold 100% in Q2 2022
Q1 2022
Sold -45 Million shares
Sold 100% in Q1 2022
Q1 2022
New holding
New holding in Q1 2022
Q4 2021
Increased shares by 1.8%
Added 1.8% in Q4 2021
Q3 2021
Increased shares by 18.7%
Added 18.7% in Q3 2021
Q2 2021
Sold -7.64 Million shares
Sold 100% in Q2 2021
Q2 2021
Sold -8.02 Million shares
Sold 100% in Q2 2021
Q1 2021
Sold -36.1 Million shares
Sold 100% in Q1 2021
Jul 20, 2020
Sold -114 Million shares
Sold 100% on Jul 20, 2020
Q2 2020
Sold -62.9 Million shares
Sold 100% in Q2 2020
Q2 2020
Sold -26.8 Million shares
Sold 100% in Q2 2020
Aug 14, 2019
Increased shares by 9.9%
Added 9.9% on Aug 14, 2019
Q2 2019
Sold -5.19 Million shares
Sold 100% in Q2 2019
Q1 2019
Sold -12.8 Million shares
Sold 100% in Q1 2019
Q1 2019
Sold -1.6 Million shares
Sold 100% in Q1 2019
Q4 2018
Sold -421 Thousand shares
Sold 100% in Q4 2018
He got a job in arbitrage trading in 1961. He founded his first company, Icahn & Co, in 1968. The firm specialised in arbitrage and options trading. In 1978, he increasingly changed his strategy and bought more into companies.
He is known as an active investor. Sometimes he is referred to as a “Corporate Raider”. He buys enough shares in a company to actively shape the company, e.g. by taking a leading position in the company.
Carl Celian Icahn was born in Queens, New York City on February 16, 1936. He is an American billionaire and investor. Icahn grew up in a Jewish family as the son of teachers. He studied philosophy at Princeton University. After receiving his degree in 1957, he studied medicine again at the request of his mother at New York University. However, he dropped out. He then went to the army for two years. After he came back to New York, he started his career on Wall Street.
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