About David Tepper

# David Tepper / Appaloosa Management

David Tepper, founder and principal of Appaloosa Management, filed a Q2 2026 13F disclosure on August 14, 2026, reporting $7.7 billion in equity holdings across 27 positions. The portfolio reflects a concentrated approach to thematic growth investing, with a subset of core positions anchoring the fund's capital allocation strategy.

The latest filing reveals Amazon (15.4%), Micron Technology (14.6%), and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (10.2%) as the three largest holdings. Alphabet and Uber Technologies round out the top five, representing 8.5% and 7.2% of portfolio value, respectively. Together, these five positions account for 55.9% of total portfolio value. An unclassified sector bucket comprises 30.5% of holdings, with the remainder distributed across technology, consumer, and industrial positions.

In the quarter ended June 30, 2026, Appaloosa reported material portfolio activity. The fund established nine new positions, exited thirteen prior holdings, and adjusted sizing on fifteen existing positions—increasing ten positions and reducing five. This turnover pattern reflects active portfolio rebalancing and thematic repositioning within the fund's investment framework, consistent with documented quarterly activity levels.

All data sourced from SEC 13F filings.

Frequently asked questions

What stocks does David Tepper own?
As of the Q2 2026 13F filing, David Tepper disclosed 27 positions. The largest holdings include AMZN (15.4%), MU (14.6%), TSM (10.2%).
What is David Tepper's largest holding?
AMZN (AMAZON COM INC), representing 15.4% of the disclosed portfolio.
What sectors is David Tepper exposed to?
The portfolio's largest sector exposures are Unclassified (30.5%), Information Technology (27.9%), Consumer Discretionary (22.6%). 6 sectors are represented in total.
How concentrated is David Tepper's portfolio?
The top 5 holdings represent 55.9% of total portfolio value.
When did David Tepper last file a 13F?
David Tepper filed the most recent Form 13F-HR for the period ending 2026-06-30, dated Aug 14, 2026.
What changed in David Tepper's portfolio last quarter?
Quarter-over-quarter changes: 9 new positions, 13 exits, 10 increased, 5 reduced.
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David Tepper

Appaloosa Management · Distressed / opportunistic

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Latest filingQ2 2026· filed Aug 14, 2026· report period Jun 30, 2026
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Portfolio Value
$7.7B
Holdings
27
Turnover (LTM)
100%
Persistence (QoQ)
84%
First 13F
Q3 2023
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David Tepper

v1 · 4-axis
56Concentration8Sizing100Turnover84Persistence
LowHigh

Descriptive snapshot computed from this investor's most recent public 13F filing dated 2026-06-30. Educational research, not investment advice.

  • Concentration: 56 (High)
  • Sizing: 8 (Low)
  • Turnover: 100 (Very High)
  • Persistence: 84 (Very High)

Portfolio DNA

Categorical breakdown from this investor's 13F. Hover any row for the formula.

  • Concentrated
    High
  • Even Weights
    Moderate
  • Sector Tilt
    Above Avg.
  • High Turnover
    Very High
  • Persistent Thesis
    Very High
  • AI-Heavy
    Very High

Six descriptive labels derived from public 13F data. Additional axes (Value, Quality, Growth, Dividends) require fundamentals data and ship in v2.

56%
Concentration
Top 5 Holdings · 56%
Concentrated
Investor Style
Thematic Growth

Concentrated in tech and AI themes with active position management.

Fingerprint SummaryAI-generated · educational research only

The portfolio is moderately concentrated with top-5 holdings representing 55.8% of assets across 27 positions, while maintaining relatively balanced position sizing (HHI of 8.3) that prevents excessive single-stock risk. Holdings demonstrate strong persistence at 83.6% quarter-over-quarter retention paired with complete annual turnover, indicating selective core positions supplemented by tactical trading activity. The portfolio shows elevated exposure to AI and technology themes at 66.9 with a 24.2 sector tilt, concentrated in growth-oriented equities.

AI-generated analysis. This summary is produced by an automated language model from public regulatory filings. It may contain errors, omissions, or outdated information, and is provided for educational research only — not as financial, legal, or tax advice, a recommendation, or a solicitation to buy or sell any security.

Investor Macro Outlook™

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Portfolio-positioning signal · 2026-Q2 · based on public filings

ConfidenceModerate (66%)
Inflationi
Bearish
Dollari
Strong
GDPi
Expanding
Employmenti
Strong
Ratesi
Neutral
Energyi
Bearish
Technologyi
Bullish
Fixed Incomei
Minimal
Growth vs Valuei
Growth tilt
← Pure ValuePure Growth →

David Tepper's portfolio positioning shows meaningful technology and AI/digital infrastructure exposure. with minimal allocation to inflation-sensitive sectors. The overall sector mix is pro-cyclical, with heavier weight in economically sensitive industries. The portfolio shows a growth-oriented tilt (implied growth score: 100/100).

Macro Trend — last 4 quarters

2025-Q32025-Q42026-Q12026-Q2
Inflation
Bearish
Neutral
Bearish
Bearish
GDP
Expanding
Expanding
Expanding
Expanding
Rates
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Energy
Bearish
Bearish
Bearish
Bearish
Technology
Low
Low
Bullish
Bullish
Growth / Value
Growth
Growth
Growth
Growth

This analysis is inferred from public filing data and portfolio positioning. It is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice. Scores represent implied macro views based on sector weights and quarter-over-quarter changes in public 13F disclosures — not predictions, buy/sell signals, or guaranteed forecasts.

Investor Inflation & Dollar Outlook™

Portfolio-positioning signal · based on public 13F filings · not investment advice

ConfidenceHigh (76%)

Inflation

41/100

Neutral Inflation Bias
← FallingNeutralRising →

U.S. Dollar

14/100

Strong Dollar Bias
← StrongNeutralWeak →

Key moves: -BABA, -JD

Portfolio allocation across inflation-sensitive and defensive assets does not show a strong directional tilt, suggesting a broadly balanced implied inflation view based on observable holdings. Dollar-sensitive positioning — including exposure to short-duration domestic assets and limited international/commodity allocation — reflects a relative dollar-strength signal from observable holdings. This analysis is based on public 13F filing data and observable portfolio positioning only. It is for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice.

This analysis is based on public filings and portfolio positioning. It is for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. Scores represent implied views inferred from observable 13F sector weights and quarter-over-quarter changes only — not predictions or guaranteed forecasts.

Portfolio Analytics™

Based on latest 13F
79
/100
Concentration Score™
Highly Concentrated
Top 5 → 56%
Top 10 → 79%
Largest Position
AMZN
AMAZON COM INC
15.4%of portfolio
$1.2B market value
Conviction Holdings
Positions > 5% of portfolio
6
  • AMZN15.4%
  • MU14.6%
  • TSM10.2%
  • GOOGL8.5%
  • UBER7.2%
  • +1 more

Top 10 Holdings

#Stock% PortfolioCumulative
1
AMZN
AMAZON COM INC
15.4%15.4%
2
MU
MICRON TECHNOLOGY INC
14.6%30.0%
3
TSM
TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFAC
10.2%40.2%
4
GOOGL
ALPHABET INC
8.5%48.7%
5
UBER
UBER TECHNOLOGIES INC
7.2%55.9%
6
IBIT
ISHARES INC
6.3%62.2%
7
META
META PLATFORMS INC
4.9%67.1%
8
VST
VISTRA CORP
4.5%71.7%
9
NVDA
NVIDIA CORPORATION
4.0%75.6%
10
NRG
NRG ENERGY INC
3.3%78.9%

Sector Allocation

Sectors6
  • Unclassified30.5%
  • Information Technology27.9%
  • Consumer Discretionary22.6%
  • Communication Services13.4%
  • Utilities3.3%
  • Industrials2.2%
Unclassified30.5%
Information Technology27.9%
Consumer Discretionary22.6%
Communication Services13.4%
Utilities3.3%
Industrials2.2%

Portfolio Risk Profile

Elevated
Structure of disclosed 13F positions — not a prediction of returns
55/100

45% concentration · 35% sector · 20% turnover

Concentration

Elevated
59/100
  • ·Top position AMZN is 15.4% of the portfolio
  • ·Top 10 holdings account for 78.9% of value
  • ·27 total positions (HHI 0.083)

Sector exposure

Low
33/100
  • ·Information Technology is the largest classified sector at 40.2% of classified value
  • ·Exposure spans 5 sectors (sector HHI 0.31)
  • ·Next largest: Consumer Discretionary at 32.6%
  • ·30.6% of value is unclassified and excluded from this score

Turnover

High
84/100
  • ·33.8% of portfolio value rotated quarter-over-quarter
  • ·9 new positions, 13 full exits

Largest sector weights

Unclassified 30.5%Information Technology 27.9%Consumer Discretionary 22.6%Communication Services 13.4%Utilities 3.3%Industrials 2.2%
AI risk read

The portfolio exhibits elevated structural concentration, with the top 10 holdings representing 78.9% of disclosed positions and Amazon alone comprising 15.4%. Information Technology dominates at 40.2% of the portfolio across only 27 total positions, creating sector clustering alongside position concentration. Quarterly turnover of 33.8% reflects substantial portfolio rotation, evidenced by 9 new entries and 13 exits in the period.

Derived solely from David Tepper's public 13F filings, which disclose long US equity positions only — shorts, options hedges, cash, and non-US holdings are not included. Educational research only, not financial advice.

About

Founder of Appaloosa Management. Known for distressed-debt and contrarian equity calls.

AI filing intelligenceEducational research only — not financial advice

Appaloosa Management increased exposure to mega-cap technology and infrastructure stocks in Q2 2026, adding $292 million to AMZN (680,000 shares), $339 million to TSM (322,500 shares), and $130 million to META (238,500 shares), while also establishing a new $490 million position in IBIT. The portfolio simultaneously trimmed exposure to semiconductor and international equities, reducing MU by 690,000 shares despite a $563 million remaining position and exiting BABA entirely with a $243 million reduction. Additionally, the manager exited a $295 million ETHB position entirely while maintaining modest increases in NVDA, GOOGL, UBER, and energy infrastructure via VST and NRG, suggesting a rotation toward large-cap AI beneficiaries and digital assets alongside energy infrastructure plays. Because 13F filings are delayed by up to 45 days, this should not be treated as real-time investment advice. Always do your own research.

AI-generated analysis. This summary is produced by an automated language model from public regulatory filings. It may contain errors, omissions, or outdated information, and is provided for educational research only — not as financial, legal, or tax advice, a recommendation, or a solicitation to buy or sell any security.

Top 10 holdings

  • AMZNAMAZON COM INC
    $1.2B15.4%
  • MUMICRON TECHNOLOGY INC
    $1.1B14.6%
  • TSMTAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFAC
    $788M10.2%
  • GOOGLALPHABET INC
    $653.7M8.5%
  • UBERUBER TECHNOLOGIES INC
    $555.2M7.2%
  • IBITISHARES INC
    $489.6M6.3%
  • METAMETA PLATFORMS INC
    $380.2M4.9%
  • VSTVISTRA CORP
    $351.4M4.5%
  • NVDANVIDIA CORPORATION
    $305.1M4.0%
  • NRGNRG ENERGY INC
    $257.1M3.3%

Sector exposure

Sectors6
  • Unclassified30.5%
  • Information Technology27.9%
  • Consumer Discretionary22.6%
  • Communication Services13.4%
  • Utilities3.3%
  • Industrials2.2%

New positions

9
  • Ticker unavailableCUSIP 382550101GOODYEAR TIRE & RUBR CO
    New
  • AALAMERICAN AIRLINES GROUP INC
    New
  • AAPLAPPLE INC
    New
  • AVGOBROADCOM INC
    New
  • BABOEING CO
    New
  • BRK-BBERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC DEL
    New
Why this matters
Why a new position matters

Opening a new position can suggest the manager sees value or a thesis worth committing capital to. It does not necessarily mean they are bullish on the broader market — concentrated managers add positions infrequently while quants may rotate constantly.

Educational research only. Not financial advice.

Increased

10
  • AMZNAMAZON COM INC
    Increased
  • ASMLASML HLDG NV
    Increased
  • BIDUBAIDU INC
    Increased
  • GOOGLALPHABET INC
    Increased
  • METAMETA PLATFORMS INC
    Increased
  • NRGNRG ENERGY INC
    Increased
Why this matters
Why an increase matters

Adding to an existing position may indicate higher conviction, scaling into a thesis, or rebalancing toward a target weight. It does not necessarily mean the position is undervalued at the current price.

Educational research only. Not financial advice.

Reduced

5
  • AMDADVANCED MICRO DEVICES INC
    Reduced
  • BABAALIBABA GROUP HLDG LTD
    Reduced
  • MUMICRON TECHNOLOGY INC
    Reduced
  • QCOMQUALCOMM INC
    Reduced
  • WHRWHIRLPOOL CORP
    Reduced
Why this matters
Why a reduction matters

Trimming a position may suggest portfolio rebalancing, profit-taking, or risk management. It does not necessarily mean the manager has turned bearish on the underlying company.

Educational research only. Not financial advice.

Sold out

13
  • Ticker unavailableCUSIP 500767306KRANESHARES TRUST
    Sold
  • BALLBALL CORP
    Sold
  • Ticker unavailableCUSIP D18190898DEUTSCHE BK AG
    Sold
  • ETHBISHARES INC
    Sold
  • GLWCORNING INC
    Sold
  • JDJD.COM INC
    Sold
Why this matters
Why a full exit matters

Fully exiting a position can suggest that the manager's thesis has played out, was wrong, or that capital is being redeployed elsewhere. It does not mean the company is broken — exits are often as much about portfolio fit as about the security itself.

Educational research only. Not financial advice.

Current holdings

Reported portfolio value: $7.7B

Reported values come from public SEC filings and may be delayed up to 45 days. Not investment advice.

Sourced from SEC EDGAR public filings

  • AMZNIncreased
    AMAZON COM INC
    Position value
    $1.2B
    Portfolio %
    15.43%
    Delta Shares
    15.74%
  • MUReduced
    MICRON TECHNOLOGY INC
    Position value
    $1.1B
    Portfolio %
    14.57%
    Delta Shares
    -41.44%
  • TSMIncreased
    TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFAC
    Position value
    $788M
    Portfolio %
    10.20%
    Delta Shares
    24.29%
  • GOOGLIncreased
    ALPHABET INC
    Position value
    $653.7M
    Portfolio %
    8.46%
    Delta Shares
    6.77%
  • UBERIncreased
    UBER TECHNOLOGIES INC
    Position value
    $555.2M
    Portfolio %
    7.19%
    Delta Shares
    21.50%
  • IBITNew
    ISHARES INC
    Position value
    $489.6M
    Portfolio %
    6.34%
    Delta Shares
  • METAIncreased
    META PLATFORMS INC
    Position value
    $380.2M
    Portfolio %
    4.92%
    Delta Shares
    54.64%
  • VSTIncreased
    VISTRA CORP
    Position value
    $351.4M
    Portfolio %
    4.55%
    Delta Shares
    9.54%
  • NVDAIncreased
    NVIDIA CORPORATION
    Position value
    $305.1M
    Portfolio %
    3.95%
    Delta Shares
    3.64%
  • NRGIncreased
    NRG ENERGY INC
    Position value
    $257.1M
    Portfolio %
    3.33%
    Delta Shares
    1.47%
  • AAPLNew
    APPLE INC
    Position value
    $241.6M
    Portfolio %
    3.13%
    Delta Shares
  • BABAReduced
    ALIBABA GROUP HLDG LTD
    Position value
    $192M
    Portfolio %
    2.48%
    Delta Shares
    -42.28%
  • BANew
    BOEING CO
    Position value
    $173.2M
    Portfolio %
    2.24%
    Delta Shares
  • LRCXUnchanged
    LAM RESEARCH CORP
    Position value
    $165.7M
    Portfolio %
    2.15%
    Delta Shares
    0.00%
  • BIDUIncreased
    BAIDU INC
    Position value
    $148M
    Portfolio %
    1.92%
    Delta Shares
    87.11%
  • AALNew
    AMERICAN AIRLINES GROUP INC
    Position value
    $135.5M
    Portfolio %
    1.75%
    Delta Shares
  • AMDReduced
    ADVANCED MICRO DEVICES INC
    Position value
    $114.7M
    Portfolio %
    1.49%
    Delta Shares
    -10.79%
  • CRWVNew
    COREWEAVE INC
    Position value
    $107.3M
    Portfolio %
    1.39%
    Delta Shares
  • ASMLIncreased
    ASML HLDG NV
    Position value
    $99.5M
    Portfolio %
    1.29%
    Delta Shares
    1.01%
  • AVGONew
    BROADCOM INC
    Position value
    $56.7M
    Portfolio %
    0.73%
    Delta Shares
  • QCOMReduced
    QUALCOMM INC
    Position value
    $46.2M
    Portfolio %
    0.60%
    Delta Shares
    -49.86%
  • SPCXNew
    SPACE EXPLORATION TECHN CORP
    Position value
    $38.4M
    Portfolio %
    0.50%
    Delta Shares
  • Ticker unavailableCUSIP 29273V100Unchanged
    ENERGY TRANSFER L P
    Position value
    $30.1M
    Portfolio %
    0.39%
    Delta Shares
    0.00%
  • MPLXUnchanged
    MPLX LP
    Position value
    $28.3M
    Portfolio %
    0.37%
    Delta Shares
    0.00%
  • WHRReduced
    WHIRLPOOL CORP
    Position value
    $28.2M
    Portfolio %
    0.36%
    Delta Shares
    -63.33%
  • BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC DEL
    Position value
    $12.5M
    Portfolio %
    0.16%
    Delta Shares
  • Ticker unavailableCUSIP 382550101New
    GOODYEAR TIRE & RUBR CO
    Position value
    $10M
    Portfolio %
    0.13%
    Delta Shares
  • Ticker unavailableCUSIP 500767306Sold
    KRANESHARES TRUST
    Position value
    $0
    Portfolio %
    0.00%
    Delta Shares
    -100.00%
  • BALLSold
    BALL CORP
    Position value
    $0
    Portfolio %
    0.00%
    Delta Shares
    -100.00%
  • Ticker unavailableCUSIP D18190898Sold
    DEUTSCHE BK AG
    Position value
    $0
    Portfolio %
    0.00%
    Delta Shares
    -100.00%
  • ETHBSold
    ISHARES INC
    Position value
    $0
    Portfolio %
    0.00%
    Delta Shares
    -100.00%
  • GLWSold
    CORNING INC
    Position value
    $0
    Portfolio %
    0.00%
    Delta Shares
    -100.00%
  • JDSold
    JD.COM INC
    Position value
    $0
    Portfolio %
    0.00%
    Delta Shares
    -100.00%
  • LHXSold
    L3HARRIS TECHNOLOGIES INC
    Position value
    $0
    Portfolio %
    0.00%
    Delta Shares
    -100.00%
  • LYFTSold
    LYFT INC
    Position value
    $0
    Portfolio %
    0.00%
    Delta Shares
    -100.00%
  • MSFTSold
    MICROSOFT CORP
    Position value
    $0
    Portfolio %
    0.00%
    Delta Shares
    -100.00%
  • PDDSold
    PDD HOLDINGS INC
    Position value
    $0
    Portfolio %
    0.00%
    Delta Shares
    -100.00%
  • RTXSold
    RTX CORPORATION
    Position value
    $0
    Portfolio %
    0.00%
    Delta Shares
    -100.00%
  • SNDKSold
    SANDISK CORP
    Position value
    $0
    Portfolio %
    0.00%
    Delta Shares
    -100.00%
  • UNHSold
    UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INC
    Position value
    $0
    Portfolio %
    0.00%
    Delta Shares
    -100.00%

Sector breakdown

  • Unclassified30.5%
  • Information Technology27.9%
  • Consumer Discretionary22.6%
  • Communication Services13.4%
  • Utilities3.3%
  • Industrials2.2%

Filing history