Jim Chanos's top holdings (April 2026) include SPDR Series Trust - SPDR S&P Regional Banking ETF (KRE), an exchange-traded fund that provides exposure to the regional banking segment of the U.S. equity market.

Jim Chanos is an American investor known as the founder and president of Kynikos Associates, a New York City-based investment firm specializing in short selling. His firm focuses on identifying and betting against companies he believes are overvalued or engaged in fraudulent accounting practices.

SPDR Series Trust - SPDR S&P Regional Banking ETF (KRE)

This exchange-traded fund aims to track the S&P Regional Banks Select Industry Index, offering investors targeted exposure to regional banks within the United States. KRE provides a way to invest in a specific sub-sector of the financial industry. The ETF has a market capitalization of $90.59B, with Jim Chanos's position currently valued at $3.24M.

Here's an overview of Jim Chanos's trades in SPDR Series Trust - SPDR S&P Regional Banking ETF:

Invesco Capital Management LLC - Invesco QQQ Trust Series 1 (QQQ)

The Invesco QQQ Trust Series 1 is an exchange-traded fund that tracks the Nasdaq-100 Index, composed of the 100 largest non-financial companies listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market. It offers exposure to companies across major industry groups, including technology, healthcare, and consumer services. This holding in Jim Chanos's portfolio is currently worth $1.23M, while the company's market cap stands at $378.14B.

Here's an overview of Jim Chanos's trades in Invesco Capital Management LLC - Invesco QQQ Trust Series 1:

BlackRock Institutional Trust Company N.A. - iShares Short Treasury Bond ETF (SHV)

The iShares Short Treasury Bond ETF is designed to track the performance of an index composed of U.S. Treasury bonds with maturities ranging from one month to one year. This ETF provides a means for investors to gain exposure to short-term government debt. Its market capitalization is $699.45B, and the current value of Jim Chanos's position is $300.81K.

Here's an overview of Jim Chanos's trades in BlackRock Institutional Trust Company N.A. - iShares Short Treasury Bond ETF:

SPDR Series Trust - SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF (BIL)

This ETF seeks to replicate the performance of the Bloomberg US Treasury 1-3 Month Bill Index, focusing on short-term U.S. Treasury bills. It offers a liquid investment vehicle for those looking for exposure to the very short end of the U.S. Treasury yield curve. SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF holds a market capitalization of $90.59B, and Jim Chanos's holding is currently valued at $300.12K.

Here's an overview of Jim Chanos's trades in SPDR Series Trust - SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF:

Ares Acquisition Corporation - Class A (AAC)

Ares Acquisition Corporation is a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) established with the objective of merging with or acquiring a private operating company. SPACs raise capital through an initial public offering to acquire an existing company, thereby taking it public. The company's market capitalization is $761.82M, and the current value of Jim Chanos's position is $137.49K. A discounted cash flow analysis for AAC suggests a value of $10.79 per share.

Here's an overview of Jim Chanos's trades in Ares Acquisition Corporation - Class A: