About Seth Klarman
# Seth Klarman / Baupost Group
Seth Klarman operates Baupost Group, a Boston-based investment firm managing approximately $5.4 billion across 23 positions as of the second quarter of 2026. The portfolio reflects a balanced approach, with holdings distributed across multiple sectors and individual names, though concentration remains material in the top positions.
The Q2 2026 filing, submitted August 13, 2026, shows Amazon as the largest holding at 16.5% of portfolio value, followed by Elevance Health at 9.1%, Restaurant Brands International at 9.0%, Alphabet at 8.9%, and Ferguson Enterprises at 6.4%. These five positions collectively represent 49.9% of total portfolio value. The unclassified sector accounts for 29.2% of the portfolio, with the remaining exposure distributed across other classifications. The largest individual positions are anchored by technology and healthcare exposure, with consumer discretionary represented through the restaurant operating company.
Quarter-over-quarter activity in Q2 2026 included five new positions initiated, four complete exits, six positions increased in size, and seven positions reduced. This moderate turnover reflects ongoing portfolio rebalancing rather than wholesale repositioning. The net additions and continued sizing adjustments across existing holdings indicate active management within the existing framework, consistent with the firm's established investment discipline.
All data sourced from SEC 13F filings.
Frequently asked questions
- What stocks does Seth Klarman own?
- As of the Q2 2026 13F filing, Seth Klarman disclosed 23 positions. The largest holdings include AMZN (16.5%), ELV (9.1%), QSR (9.0%).
- What is Seth Klarman's largest holding?
- AMZN (AMAZON COM INC), representing 16.5% of the disclosed portfolio.
- What sectors is Seth Klarman exposed to?
- The portfolio's largest sector exposures are Unclassified (29.2%), Consumer Discretionary (25.5%), Industrials (12.3%). 7 sectors are represented in total.
- How concentrated is Seth Klarman's portfolio?
- The top 5 holdings represent 49.9% of total portfolio value.
- When did Seth Klarman last file a 13F?
- Seth Klarman filed the most recent Form 13F-HR for the period ending 2026-06-30, dated Aug 13, 2026.
- What changed in Seth Klarman's portfolio last quarter?
- Quarter-over-quarter changes: 5 new positions, 4 exits, 6 increased, 7 reduced.
Seth Klarman
Baupost Group · Deep value
- Holdings
- 23
- Turnover (LTM)
- 41%
- Persistence (QoQ)
- 88%
- First 13F
- Q3 2023
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iSeth Klarman
Descriptive snapshot computed from this investor's most recent public 13F filing dated 2026-06-30. Educational research, not investment advice.
- Concentration: 50 (Above Avg.)
- Sizing: 7 (Low)
- Turnover: 41 (Above Avg.)
- Persistence: 88 (Very High)
Portfolio DNA
Categorical breakdown from this investor's 13F. Hover any row for the formula.
- DiversifiedModerate
- Even WeightsModerate
- Sector TiltAbove Avg.
- Active ManagerHigh
- Persistent ThesisVery High
- Tech-ModerateAbove Avg.
Six descriptive labels derived from public 13F data. Additional axes (Value, Quality, Growth, Dividends) require fundamentals data and ship in v2.
Mixed signals across concentration, turnover, and persistence.
The portfolio exhibits moderate diversification across 23 holdings with a top-5 concentration of 49.9% and low position overlap (HHI of 7.4), reflecting a balanced approach to capital deployment. High position persistence at 88.3% indicates stable core holdings, while moderate turnover of 40.8% suggests selective rebalancing activity. Sector tilt and AI/Tech exposure remain restrained at 19.8 and 27.2 respectively, characterizing a generalist allocation strategy.
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™
iPortfolio-positioning signal · 2026-Q2 · based on public filings
Seth Klarman'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: 80/100).
Macro Trend — last 4 quarters
| 2025-Q3 | 2025-Q4 | 2026-Q1 | 2026-Q2 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inflation | Bearish | Bearish→ | Bearish→ | Bearish→ |
| GDP | Expanding | Expanding→ | Expanding↑ | Expanding→ |
| Rates | Neutral | Neutral→ | Neutral→ | Neutral→ |
| Energy | Bearish | Bearish→ | Bearish→ | Bearish→ |
| Technology | Neutral | Neutral↑ | Neutral→ | 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
Inflation
22/100
U.S. Dollar
30/100
Portfolio allocation is concentrated in defensive and long-duration assets, sectors that have historically performed well in lower-inflation environments. 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- AMZN16.5%
- ELV9.1%
- QSR9.0%
- GOOGL8.9%
- FERG6.4%
- +2 more
Top 10 Holdings
| # | Stock | % Portfolio | Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AMZN AMAZON COM INC | 16.5% | 16.5% |
| 2 | ELV ELEVANCE HEALTH INC FORMERLY | 9.1% | 25.6% |
| 3 | QSR RESTAURANT BRANDS INTL INC | 9.0% | 34.6% |
| 4 | GOOGL ALPHABET INC | 8.9% | 43.6% |
| 5 | FERG FERGUSON ENTERPRISES INC | 6.4% | 49.9% |
| 6 | GPC GENUINE PARTS CO | 6.1% | 56.1% |
| 7 | UNP UNION PAC CORP | 6.0% | 62.0% |
| 8 | V VISA INC | 4.4% | 66.5% |
| 9 | WCC WESCO INTL INC | 4.2% | 70.7% |
| 10 | AON AON PLC | 4.2% | 74.9% |
Sector Allocation
- Unclassified29.2%
- Consumer Discretionary25.5%
- Industrials12.3%
- Financial Services11.2%
- Communication Services10.7%
- Health Care9.1%
- Real Estate2.0%
+1 more sectors
Portfolio Risk Profile™
Moderate45% concentration · 35% sector · 20% turnover
Concentration
Elevated- ·Top position AMZN is 16.5% of the portfolio
- ·Top 10 holdings account for 74.9% of value
- ·23 total positions (HHI 0.074)
Sector exposure
Low- ·Consumer Discretionary is the largest classified sector at 36% of classified value
- ·Exposure spans 6 sectors (sector HHI 0.23)
- ·Next largest: Industrials at 17.4%
- ·29.2% of value is unclassified and excluded from this score
Turnover
Elevated- ·26.5% of portfolio value rotated quarter-over-quarter
- ·5 new positions, 4 full exits
Largest sector weights
The portfolio exhibits moderate structural concentration with 23 disclosed positions where the top ten holdings account for approximately 75% of value, led by Amazon at 16.5%. Sector exposure is heavily skewed toward Consumer Discretionary at 36% across only six sectors, creating meaningful clustering risk. Quarterly turnover of 26.5% reflects moderate portfolio rotation, with five new positions and four exits during the period.
Derived solely from Seth Klarman'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 Baupost Group. Author of "Margin of Safety" and a leading proponent of value investing.
Baupost Group increased exposure to large-cap technology and diversified industrials in Q2 2026, adding $242.8 million to Amazon and $145.9 million to Alphabet while nearly doubling the Genuine Parts position with an $174.6 million increase. The portfolio simultaneously exited three positions entirely—Union Pacific, Willis Towers Watson, and Eagle Materials—totaling approximately $802.6 million in liquidations, though Union Pacific was re-entered through a new $322.4 million stake in the ticker UNP. Reductions in Restaurant Brands, Wesco International, and smaller trims in AON and Teleflex suggest a rotation away from certain industrial and insurance holdings. The net activity reflects a concentration shift toward mega-cap technology and selective industrial exposure while de-risking from prior positions. 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$892.3M16.5%
- ELVELEVANCE HEALTH INC FORMERLY$493.1M9.1%
- QSRRESTAURANT BRANDS INTL INC$489.6M9.0%
- GOOGLALPHABET INC$484.7M8.9%
- FERGFERGUSON ENTERPRISES INC$344.3M6.4%
- GPCGENUINE PARTS CO$332.3M6.1%
- UNPUNION PAC CORP$322.4M6.0%
- VVISA INC$240.6M4.4%
- WCCWESCO INTL INC$229M4.2%
- AONAON PLC$227.9M4.2%
Sector exposure
- Unclassified29.2%
- Consumer Discretionary25.5%
- Industrials12.3%
- Financial Services11.2%
- Communication Services10.7%
- Health Care9.1%
- Real Estate2.0%
New positions
5- AXTAAXALTA COATING SYS LTDNew
- CMECME GROUP INCNew
- EXPEAGLE MATLS INCNew
- PSPERSHING SQUARE INCNew
- UNPUNION PAC CORPNew
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
6- AMZNAMAZON COM INCIncreased
- FERGFERGUSON ENTERPRISES INCIncreased
- GDSGDS HLDGS LTDIncreased
- GOOGLALPHABET INCIncreased
- GPCGENUINE PARTS COIncreased
- NCLHNORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE HLDGSIncreased
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
7- AONAON PLCReduced
- COLDAMERICOLD REALTY TRUST INCReduced
- DNOWDNOW INCReduced
- LBTYALIBERTY GLOBAL LTDReduced
- QSRRESTAURANT BRANDS INTL INCReduced
- TFXTELEFLEX INCORPORATEDReduced
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
4- Ticker unavailableCUSIP 26969P108EAGLE MATLS INCSold
- Ticker unavailableCUSIP 907818108UNION PAC CORPSold
- PCVXVAXCYTE INCSold
- WTWWILLIS TOWERS WATSON PLC LTDSold
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: $5.4B
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$892.3MPortfolio %16.48%Delta Shares20.04%
- ELVUnchangedELEVANCE HEALTH INC FORMERLYPosition value$493.1MPortfolio %9.11%Delta Shares0.00%
- QSRReducedRESTAURANT BRANDS INTL INCPosition value$489.6MPortfolio %9.04%Delta Shares-16.42%
- GOOGLIncreasedALPHABET INCPosition value$484.7MPortfolio %8.95%Delta Shares16.15%
- FERGIncreasedFERGUSON ENTERPRISES INCPosition value$344.3MPortfolio %6.36%Delta Shares0.57%
- GPCIncreasedGENUINE PARTS COPosition value$332.3MPortfolio %6.13%Delta Shares88.96%
- UNPNewUNION PAC CORPPosition value$322.4MPortfolio %5.95%Delta Shares—
- VUnchangedVISA INCPosition value$240.6MPortfolio %4.44%Delta Shares0.00%
- WCCReducedWESCO INTL INCPosition value$229MPortfolio %4.23%Delta Shares-53.87%
- AONReducedAON PLCPosition value$227.9MPortfolio %4.21%Delta Shares-10.66%
- TFXReducedTELEFLEX INCORPORATEDPosition value$178.6MPortfolio %3.30%Delta Shares-11.66%
- NCLHIncreasedNORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE HLDGSPosition value$163.2MPortfolio %3.01%Delta Shares112.95%
- MOHUnchangedMOLINA HEALTHCARE INCPosition value$144.9MPortfolio %2.68%Delta Shares0.00%
- CMENewCME GROUP INCPosition value$136.7MPortfolio %2.52%Delta Shares—
- HLFUnchangedHERBALIFE LTDPosition value$121.8MPortfolio %2.25%Delta Shares0.00%
- EXPNewEAGLE MATLS INCPosition value$119.4MPortfolio %2.21%Delta Shares—
- GDSIncreasedGDS HLDGS LTDPosition value$113.2MPortfolio %2.09%Delta Shares23.81%
- COLDReducedAMERICOLD REALTY TRUST INCPosition value$107.4MPortfolio %1.98%Delta Shares-12.22%
- LBTYAReducedLIBERTY GLOBAL LTDPosition value$94MPortfolio %1.74%Delta Shares-36.23%
- Ticker unavailableCUSIP 40054J109UnchangedGRUPO AEROMEXICO SAB DE CVPosition value$87.8MPortfolio %1.62%Delta Shares0.00%
- AXTANewAXALTA COATING SYS LTDPosition value$43.6MPortfolio %0.81%Delta Shares—
- DNOWReducedDNOW INCPosition value$36.2MPortfolio %0.67%Delta Shares-23.09%
- PSNewPERSHING SQUARE INCPosition value$12.9MPortfolio %0.24%Delta Shares—
- Ticker unavailableCUSIP 26969P108SoldEAGLE MATLS INCPosition value$0Portfolio %0.00%Delta Shares-100.00%
- Ticker unavailableCUSIP 907818108SoldUNION PAC CORPPosition value$0Portfolio %0.00%Delta Shares-100.00%
- PCVXSoldVAXCYTE INCPosition value$0Portfolio %0.00%Delta Shares-100.00%
- WTWSoldWILLIS TOWERS WATSON PLC LTDPosition value$0Portfolio %0.00%Delta Shares-100.00%
Sector breakdown
- Unclassified29.2%
- Consumer Discretionary25.5%
- Industrials12.3%
- Financial Services11.2%
- Communication Services10.7%
- Health Care9.1%
- Real Estate2.0%
Filing history
- View on SEC ↗13F-HR · Q2 2026Filed Aug 13, 2026
- View on SEC ↗13F-HR · Q1 2026Filed May 14, 2026
- View on SEC ↗13F-HR · Q4 2025Filed Feb 13, 2026
- View on SEC ↗13F-HR · Q3 2025Filed Nov 13, 2025
- View on SEC ↗13F-HR · Q2 2025Filed Aug 13, 2025
- View on SEC ↗13F-HR · Q1 2025Filed May 14, 2025
- View on SEC ↗13F-HR · Q4 2024Filed Feb 13, 2025
- View on SEC ↗13F-HR · Q3 2024Filed Nov 13, 2024
- View on SEC ↗13F-HR · Q2 2024Filed Aug 13, 2024
- View on SEC ↗13F-HR · Q1 2024Filed May 14, 2024
- View on SEC ↗13F-HR · Q4 2023Filed Feb 13, 2024
- View on SEC ↗13F-HR · Q3 2023Filed Nov 13, 2023