About David Tepper
**David Tepper / Appaloosa Management**
David Tepper is the founder and president of Appaloosa Management, a New Jersey-based hedge fund known for thematic growth positioning across equities. As of the Q1 2026 13F filing, submitted May 15, 2026, the firm reported a portfolio valued at approximately $5.9 billion, distributed across 31 disclosed equity positions. The breadth of the portfolio reflects a relatively concentrated structure compared to multi-hundred-position institutional peers.
The latest filing shows the portfolio anchored by five positions that collectively represent 48.3% of total disclosed value. Amazon.com Inc. (AMZN) holds the largest allocation at 15.2%, followed by Micron Technology Inc. (MU) at 9.5%, Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) at 8.4%, Uber Technologies Inc. (UBER) at 7.7%, and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSM) at 7.6%. The largest reported sector classification is "Unclassified," accounting for 43.8% of the portfolio, with the remaining exposure distributed across identifiable technology-adjacent categories. The top holdings are concentrated in semiconductor, cloud commerce, and platform technology names.
Quarter-over-quarter activity in Q1 2026 reflected significant restructuring of the portfolio. Appaloosa disclosed 9 full exits and initiated 2 new positions during the period. The firm increased 6 existing holdings while reducing exposure across 23 positions — a ratio that reflects broad-based trimming relative to selective additions. The net effect was a substantially higher turnover quarter, with reductions outnumbering increases by nearly four to one.
All data sourced from SEC 13F filings.
Frequently asked questions
- What stocks does David Tepper own?
- As of the Q1 2026 13F filing, David Tepper disclosed 31 positions. The largest holdings include AMZN (15.2%), MU (9.5%), GOOGL (8.4%).
- What is David Tepper's largest holding?
- AMZN (AMAZON COM INC), representing 15.2% of the disclosed portfolio.
- What sectors is David Tepper exposed to?
- The portfolio's largest sector exposures are Unclassified (43.8%), Consumer Discretionary (23.4%), Information Technology (18.7%). 6 sectors are represented in total.
- How concentrated is David Tepper's portfolio?
- The top 5 holdings represent 48.3% 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 2026-03-31, dated May 15, 2026.
- What changed in David Tepper's portfolio last quarter?
- Quarter-over-quarter changes: 2 new positions, 9 exits, 6 increased, 23 reduced.
David Tepper
Appaloosa Management · Distressed / opportunistic
- Holdings
- 31
- Turnover (LTM)
- 100%
- Persistence (QoQ)
- 92%
- First 13F
- Q3 2025
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Descriptive snapshot computed from this investor's most recent public 13F filing dated 2026-03-31. Educational research, not investment advice.
- Concentration: 48 (Above Avg.)
- Sizing: 7 (Low)
- Turnover: 100 (Very High)
- Persistence: 92 (Very High)
Portfolio DNA
Categorical breakdown from this investor's 13F. Hover any row for the formula.
- DiversifiedModerate
- Even WeightsModerate
- Sector TiltAbove Avg.
- High TurnoverVery High
- Persistent ThesisVery High
- Tech-HeavyHigh
Six descriptive labels derived from public 13F data. Additional axes (Value, Quality, Growth, Dividends) require fundamentals data and ship in v2.
Concentrated in tech and AI themes with active position management.
David Tepper's portfolio holds 31 positions valued at approximately $5.9 billion, with the top five positions accounting for 48.3% of the portfolio, reflecting moderate-to-high concentration alongside an AI/Tech exposure score of 54. Sector tilt registers at 29.7, indicating meaningful skew toward particular industries, while AI and technology holdings represent a substantial share of the overall allocation. Despite a trailing twelve-month turnover reading of 100, position persistence stands at 92%, suggesting that high measured turnover coexists with a largely stable core set of holdings carried quarter over quarter.
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Investor Inflation & Dollar Outlook™
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Inflation
29/100
Key moves: -IAU, -MPLX
U.S. Dollar
62/100
Key moves: -BABA, -IAU
Recent allocation changes include reductions in inflation-sensitive positions (IAU, MPLX), with increased weight in defensive and long-duration assets. This shift in positioning is consistent with reduced near-term inflation concern as implied by observable portfolio weights. Allocation to gold, commodities, and international-linked assets implies a relative dollar-weakness signal from observable portfolio positioning. 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.
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Portfolio Analytics™
Based on latest 13F- AMZN15.2%
- MU9.5%
- GOOGL8.4%
- UBER7.7%
- TSM7.6%
- +2 more
Top 10 Holdings
| # | Stock | % Portfolio | Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AMZN AMAZON COM INC | 15.2% | 15.2% |
| 2 | MU MICRON TECHNOLOGY INC | 9.5% | 24.6% |
| 3 | GOOGL ALPHABET INC | 8.4% | 33.0% |
| 4 | UBER UBER TECHNOLOGIES INC | 7.7% | 40.7% |
| 5 | TSM TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFAC | 7.6% | 48.3% |
| 6 | BABA ALIBABA GROUP HLDG LTD | 7.3% | 55.6% |
| 7 | VST VISTRA CORP | 5.1% | 60.7% |
| 8 | ETHB ISHARES INC | 5.0% | 65.7% |
| 9 | NVDA NVIDIA CORPORATION | 4.3% | 70.0% |
| 10 | NRG NRG ENERGY INC | 4.3% | 74.3% |
Sector Allocation
- Unclassified43.8%
- Consumer Discretionary23.4%
- Information Technology18.7%
- Communication Services12.6%
- Industrials1.1%
- Health Care0.4%
About
Founder of Appaloosa Management. Known for distressed-debt and contrarian equity calls.
Plain-English explanations of every quarter’s portfolio shifts, generated from each investor’s public 13F filings.
Start 7-day free trialTop 10 holdings
- AMZNAMAZON COM INC$899.7M15.2%
- MUMICRON TECHNOLOGY INC$562.5M9.5%
- GOOGLALPHABET INC$497M8.4%
- UBERUBER TECHNOLOGIES INC$455.5M7.7%
- TSMTAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFAC$448.6M7.6%
- BABAALIBABA GROUP HLDG LTD$434.7M7.3%
- VSTVISTRA CORP$304M5.1%
- ETHBISHARES INC$295.2M5.0%
- NVDANVIDIA CORPORATION$256.6M4.3%
- NRGNRG ENERGY INC$253.5M4.3%
Sector exposure
- Unclassified43.8%
- Consumer Discretionary23.4%
- Information Technology18.7%
- Communication Services12.6%
- Industrials1.1%
- Health Care0.4%
New positions
2Opening 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.
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Increased
6- AMZNAMAZON COM INCIncreased
- BIDUBAIDU INCIncreased
- NRGNRG ENERGY INCIncreased
- TSMTAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACIncreased
- UBERUBER TECHNOLOGIES INCIncreased
- VSTVISTRA CORPIncreased
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.
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Reduced
23- Ticker unavailableCUSIP 29273V100ENERGY TRANSFER L PReduced
- Ticker unavailableCUSIP 500767306KRANESHARES TRUSTReduced
- AMDADVANCED MICRO DEVICES INCReduced
- ASMLASML HLDG NVReduced
- BABAALIBABA GROUP HLDG LTDReduced
- BALLBALL CORPReduced
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.
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Sold out
9- Ticker unavailableCUSIP 02376R102AMERICAN AIRLS GROUP INCSold
- Ticker unavailableCUSIP 382550101GOODYEAR TIRE & RUBR COSold
- Ticker unavailableCUSIP 464287184ISHARES TRSold
- Ticker unavailableCUSIP 910047109UNITED AIRLS HLDGS INCSold
- DALDELTA AIR LINES INC DELSold
- IAUISHARES INCSold
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.
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Current holdings
Reported portfolio value: $5.9B
Reported values come from public SEC filings and may be delayed up to 45 days. Not investment advice.
Sourced from SEC EDGAR public filings
- AMZNIncreasedAMAZON COM INCPosition value$899.7MPortfolio %15.16%Delta Shares98.22%
- MUReducedMICRON TECHNOLOGY INCPosition value$562.5MPortfolio %9.48%Delta Shares-4.86%
- GOOGLReducedALPHABET INCPosition value$497MPortfolio %8.38%Delta Shares-3.03%
- UBERIncreasedUBER TECHNOLOGIES INCPosition value$455.5MPortfolio %7.68%Delta Shares242.31%
- TSMIncreasedTAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACPosition value$448.6MPortfolio %7.56%Delta Shares17.48%
- BABAReducedALIBABA GROUP HLDG LTDPosition value$434.7MPortfolio %7.33%Delta Shares-32.56%
- VSTIncreasedVISTRA CORPPosition value$304MPortfolio %5.12%Delta Shares114.00%
- ETHBNewISHARES INCPosition value$295.2MPortfolio %4.98%Delta Shares—
- NVDAReducedNVIDIA CORPORATIONPosition value$256.6MPortfolio %4.33%Delta Shares-13.44%
- NRGIncreasedNRG ENERGY INCPosition value$253.5MPortfolio %4.27%Delta Shares5.76%
- METAReducedMETA PLATFORMS INCPosition value$249.7MPortfolio %4.21%Delta Shares-27.25%
- SNDKNewSANDISK CORPPosition value$178.7MPortfolio %3.01%Delta Shares—
- GLWReducedCORNING INCPosition value$153.6MPortfolio %2.59%Delta Shares-28.07%
- WHRReducedWHIRLPOOL CORPPosition value$105.1MPortfolio %1.77%Delta Shares-50.13%
- PDDReducedPDD HOLDINGS INCPosition value$92MPortfolio %1.55%Delta Shares-49.30%
- LRCXReducedLAM RESEARCH CORPPosition value$81.7MPortfolio %1.38%Delta Shares-10.00%
- BIDUIncreasedBAIDU INCPosition value$77.1MPortfolio %1.30%Delta Shares20.37%
- LHXReducedL3HARRIS TECHNOLOGIES INCPosition value$68.3MPortfolio %1.15%Delta Shares-32.88%
- RTXReducedRTX CORPORATIONPosition value$66MPortfolio %1.11%Delta Shares-31.60%
- ASMLReducedASML HLDG NVPosition value$65.4MPortfolio %1.10%Delta Shares-20.80%
- QCOMReducedQUALCOMM INCPosition value$64.2MPortfolio %1.08%Delta Shares-56.45%
- BALLReducedBALL CORPPosition value$49.5MPortfolio %0.83%Delta Shares-30.25%
- AMDReducedADVANCED MICRO DEVICES INCPosition value$45MPortfolio %0.76%Delta Shares-31.88%
- JDReducedJD.COM INCPosition value$38.6MPortfolio %0.65%Delta Shares-68.61%
- LYFTReducedLYFT INCPosition value$35.9MPortfolio %0.61%Delta Shares-28.95%
- MSFTReducedMICROSOFT CORPPosition value$33.3MPortfolio %0.56%Delta Shares-82.00%
- Ticker unavailableCUSIP 500767306ReducedKRANESHARES TRUSTPosition value$30.7MPortfolio %0.52%Delta Shares-77.26%
- Ticker unavailableCUSIP 29273V100ReducedENERGY TRANSFER L PPosition value$30.4MPortfolio %0.51%Delta Shares-28.07%
- MPLXReducedMPLX LPPosition value$28.7MPortfolio %0.48%Delta Shares-19.93%
- UNHReducedUNITEDHEALTH GROUP INCPosition value$24.4MPortfolio %0.41%Delta Shares-55.00%
- Ticker unavailableCUSIP D18190898ReducedDEUTSCHE BK AGPosition value$7.7MPortfolio %0.13%Delta Shares-91.82%
- Ticker unavailableCUSIP 02376R102SoldAMERICAN AIRLS GROUP INCPosition value$0Portfolio %0.00%Delta Shares-100.00%
- Ticker unavailableCUSIP 382550101SoldGOODYEAR TIRE & RUBR COPosition value$0Portfolio %0.00%Delta Shares-100.00%
- Ticker unavailableCUSIP 464287184SoldISHARES TRPosition value$0Portfolio %0.00%Delta Shares-100.00%
- Ticker unavailableCUSIP 910047109SoldUNITED AIRLS HLDGS INCPosition value$0Portfolio %0.00%Delta Shares-100.00%
- DALSoldDELTA AIR LINES INC DELPosition value$0Portfolio %0.00%Delta Shares-100.00%
- IAUSoldISHARES INCPosition value$0Portfolio %0.00%Delta Shares-100.00%
- IQVSoldIQVIA HLDGS INCPosition value$0Portfolio %0.00%Delta Shares-100.00%
- MHKSoldMOHAWK INDS INCPosition value$0Portfolio %0.00%Delta Shares-100.00%
- OCSoldOWENS CORNING NEWPosition value$0Portfolio %0.00%Delta Shares-100.00%
Sector breakdown
- Unclassified43.8%
- Consumer Discretionary23.4%
- Information Technology18.7%
- Communication Services12.6%
- Industrials1.1%
- Health Care0.4%
Filing history
- View on SEC ↗13F-HR · Q1 2026Filed May 15, 2026