Seth A. Klarman was born on May 21, 1957, in New York City and is considered a value investor and portfolio manager with the Baupost Group who manages investments for families as well as single individuals like himself. He founded the Baupost Group in 1982. Furthermore, he is the author of the book „Margin of Safety: Risk-averse Value Investing Strategies for the Thoughtful Investor“ in 1991.
Seth Klarman, renowned value investor and portfolio manager, has a distinctly concentrated investment approach, favoring significant stakes in a handful of companies. Clarivate Plc, an analytics company offering insights and trusted standards, comprises the largest share, holding 23.3% of his portfolio. This is followed by Alphabet Inc - Class C shares, representing 14.8%, which underscores Klarman's confidence in the tech giant known for its leading search engine, Google.
Close behind in Klarman's strategic selections is Fidelity National Information Services, Inc., securing 14.3%. This investment signals Klarman's interest in financial services technology and solutions for global banking. Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Co is another key player in the mix with 11.4%, reflecting a trust in professional services, particularly in risk management, insurance brokerage, and advisory sectors.
Lastly, Viasat, Inc., constituting 8.3% of Klarman's holdings, highlights his inclination towards telecommunications and satellite communications industries. Each stock pick reveals facets of Klarman’s strategy, from innovation-driven platforms like Alphabet to essential service providers like Fidelity National Information Services, indicating a blend of growth potential and industry necessity within his well-curated investment portfolio.
Q4 2023
Increased shares by 13.3%
Added 13.3% in Q4 2023
Q4 2023
Sold 23.0% shares
Sold 23.0% in Q4 2023
Q4 2023
Sold 8.6% shares
Sold 8.6% in Q4 2023
Q3 2023
Increased shares by 72.4%
Added 72.4% in Q3 2023
Q3 2023
Sold 0.7% shares
Sold 0.7% in Q3 2023
Q1 2023
Sold 18.6% shares
Sold 18.6% in Q1 2023
Q3 2023
New holding
New holding in Q3 2023
Q4 2023
Increased shares by 49.2%
Added 49.2% in Q4 2023
Q4 2023
Increased shares by 23.7%
Added 23.7% in Q4 2023
Q4 2023
Sold 4.9% shares
Sold 4.9% in Q4 2023
Q2 2023
Sold 28.8% shares
Sold 28.8% in Q2 2023
Q4 2023
Sold 55.3% shares
Sold 55.3% in Q4 2023
Q4 2023
Sold 50.0% shares
Sold 50.0% in Q4 2023
Q1 2023
Increased shares by 7.1%
Added 7.1% in Q1 2023
Q4 2023
Sold 0.8% shares
Sold 0.8% in Q4 2023
Q1 2023
Increased shares by 23.1%
Added 23.1% in Q1 2023
Q2 2023
Sold 0.0% shares
Sold 0.0% in Q2 2023
Q4 2019
Sold -21.1 Million shares
Sold 100% in Q4 2019
Q2 2019
Sold -399 Thousand shares
Sold 100% in Q2 2019
Q3 2007
Sold -1.5 Million shares
Sold 100% in Q3 2007
Q4 2017
Sold -2.41 Million shares
Sold 100% in Q4 2017
Q3 2020
Sold -15 Million shares
Sold 100% in Q3 2020
Q3 2020
Sold -1.28 Million shares
Sold 100% in Q3 2020
Q3 2016
Sold -5.17 Million shares
Sold 100% in Q3 2016
Q3 2020
Sold -550 Thousand shares
Sold 100% in Q3 2020
Q4 2010
Sold -1.77 Million shares
Sold 100% in Q4 2010
Q4 2019
Sold -2.39 Million shares
Sold 100% in Q4 2019
Q4 2008
Sold -790 Thousand shares
Sold 100% in Q4 2008
Q1 2007
Sold -334 Thousand shares
Sold 100% in Q1 2007
Q4 2014
Sold -383 Thousand shares
Sold 100% in Q4 2014
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