About Seth Klarman
## Seth Klarman / Baupost Group — Institutional Portfolio Profile
**Seth Klarman** serves as the founder and portfolio manager of Baupost Group, a Boston-based private investment partnership widely recognized as one of the largest hedge funds in the United States. As of the Q1 2026 13F filing, Baupost Group's disclosed equity portfolio holds $5.1 billion in market value across 22 positions, reflecting a concentrated, selective approach to public equity exposure consistent with the firm's long-standing value-oriented investment philosophy.
The latest filing, submitted May 14, 2026, shows the portfolio anchored by five core positions representing 46.7% of total reported holdings. Amazon.com Inc. (AMZN) constitutes the largest single position at 12.7%, followed by Restaurant Brands International Inc. (QSR) at 11.7%, WESCO International Inc. (WCC) at 7.7%, Union Pacific Corp at 7.3%, and Elevance Health Inc. at 7.3%. The largest disclosed sector classification is "Unclassified," accounting for 39.3% of the portfolio, a weighting consistent with Baupost's documented history of holding positions in special situations, distressed instruments, and non-standard equity structures.
Quarter-over-quarter activity reflects meaningful portfolio reconstruction during the period. Baupost filed 6 new positions and exited 5, while increasing exposure across 9 existing holdings and reducing 4 others. The combination of new entries and simultaneous exits across 11 positions in a single quarter represents notable turnover relative to the portfolio's total of 22 disclosed holdings, indicating active repositioning within the reported period.
*All data sourced from SEC 13F filings.*
Frequently asked questions
- What stocks does Seth Klarman own?
- As of the Q1 2026 13F filing, Seth Klarman disclosed 22 positions. The largest holdings include AMZN (12.7%), QSR (11.7%), WCC (7.7%).
- What is Seth Klarman's largest holding?
- AMZN (AMAZON COM INC), representing 12.7% of the disclosed portfolio.
- What sectors is Seth Klarman exposed to?
- The portfolio's largest sector exposures are Unclassified (39.3%), Consumer Discretionary (24.4%), Financial Services (14.1%). 7 sectors are represented in total.
- How concentrated is Seth Klarman's portfolio?
- The top 5 holdings represent 46.7% 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 2026-03-31, dated May 14, 2026.
- What changed in Seth Klarman's portfolio last quarter?
- Quarter-over-quarter changes: 6 new positions, 5 exits, 9 increased, 4 reduced.
Seth Klarman
Baupost Group · Deep value
- Holdings
- 22
- Turnover (LTM)
- 25%
- Persistence (QoQ)
- 84%
- 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: 47 (Above Avg.)
- Sizing: 7 (Low)
- Turnover: 25 (Moderate)
- Persistence: 84 (Very High)
Portfolio DNA
Categorical breakdown from this investor's 13F. Hover any row for the formula.
- DiversifiedModerate
- Even WeightsModerate
- Sector TiltAbove Avg.
- Steady AdjusterAbove Avg.
- 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 holds 22 positions valued at approximately $5.1 billion, with the top five positions accounting for 46.7% of assets and an HHI of 6.8, reflecting moderate concentration without extreme single-position dominance. Sector tilt registers at 24.8, indicating a meaningful but not extreme skew away from market-weight distribution, while AI and technology exposure remains limited at 19.3% of the portfolio. Turnover over the trailing twelve months is low at 25.2%, consistent with an 84.2% quarter-over-quarter position persistence rate, characterizing a portfolio that rotates holdings infrequently and maintains most positions across consecutive filing periods.
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Investor Macro Outlook™
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Investor Inflation & Dollar Outlook™
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Inflation
30/100
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.
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Portfolio Analytics™
Based on latest 13F- AMZN12.7%
- QSR11.7%
- WCC7.7%
- 9078181087.3%
- ELV7.3%
- +3 more
Top 10 Holdings
| # | Stock | % Portfolio | Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AMZN AMAZON COM INC | 12.7% | 12.7% |
| 2 | QSR RESTAURANT BRANDS INTL INC | 11.7% | 24.4% |
| 3 | WCC WESCO INTL INC | 7.7% | 32.1% |
| 4 | 907818108 UNION PAC CORP | 7.3% | 39.4% |
| 5 | ELV ELEVANCE HEALTH INC FORMERLY | 7.3% | 46.7% |
| 6 | GOOGL ALPHABET INC | 6.6% | 53.3% |
| 7 | FERG FERGUSON ENTERPRISES INC | 6.6% | 59.9% |
| 8 | WTW WILLIS TOWERS WATSON PLC LTD | 5.1% | 64.9% |
| 9 | AON AON PLC | 4.8% | 69.8% |
| 10 | V VISA INC | 4.1% | 73.9% |
Sector Allocation
- Unclassified39.3%
- Consumer Discretionary24.4%
- Financial Services14.1%
- Health Care7.3%
- Communication Services6.6%
- Industrials6.6%
- Real Estate1.7%
+1 more sectors
About
Founder of Baupost Group. Author of "Margin of Safety" and a leading proponent of value investing.
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Start 7-day free trialTop 10 holdings
- AMZNAMAZON COM INC$649.5M12.7%
- QSRRESTAURANT BRANDS INTL INC$597.2M11.7%
- WCCWESCO INTL INC$393.2M7.7%
- Ticker unavailableCUSIP 907818108UNION PAC CORP$373.9M7.3%
- ELVELEVANCE HEALTH INC FORMERLY$373.3M7.3%
- GOOGLALPHABET INC$338.8M6.6%
- FERGFERGUSON ENTERPRISES INC$336.5M6.6%
- WTWWILLIS TOWERS WATSON PLC LTD$259.6M5.1%
- AONAON PLC$248.2M4.8%
- VVISA INC$212M4.1%
Sector exposure
- Unclassified39.3%
- Consumer Discretionary24.4%
- Financial Services14.1%
- Health Care7.3%
- Communication Services6.6%
- Industrials6.6%
- Real Estate1.7%
New positions
6- AONAON PLCNew
- DNOWDNOW INCNew
- NCLHNORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE HLDGSNew
- PCVXVAXCYTE INCNew
- TFXTELEFLEX INCORPORATEDNew
- VVISA INCNew
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.
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Increased
9- Ticker unavailableCUSIP 40054J109GRUPO AEROMEXICO SAB DE CVIncreased
- AMZNAMAZON COM INCIncreased
- COLDAMERICOLD REALTY TRUST INCIncreased
- ELVELEVANCE HEALTH INC FORMERLYIncreased
- FERGFERGUSON ENTERPRISES INCIncreased
- GOOGLALPHABET INCIncreased
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
4- Ticker unavailableCUSIP 26969P108EAGLE MATLS INCReduced
- Ticker unavailableCUSIP 907818108UNION PAC CORPReduced
- LBTYALIBERTY GLOBAL LTDReduced
- WTWWILLIS TOWERS WATSON PLC LTDReduced
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
5- Ticker unavailableCUSIP 256677105DOLLAR GEN CORP NEWSold
- Ticker unavailableCUSIP 31620M106FIDELITY NATL INFORMATION SVSold
- CRHCRH PLCSold
- FISVFISERV INCSold
- TBNTAMBORAN RES CORPSold
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: $5.1B
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$649.5MPortfolio %12.70%Delta Shares47.01%
- QSRUnchangedRESTAURANT BRANDS INTL INCPosition value$597.2MPortfolio %11.67%Delta Shares0.00%
- WCCIncreasedWESCO INTL INCPosition value$393.2MPortfolio %7.69%Delta Shares1.27%
- Ticker unavailableCUSIP 907818108ReducedUNION PAC CORPPosition value$373.9MPortfolio %7.31%Delta Shares-5.30%
- ELVIncreasedELEVANCE HEALTH INC FORMERLYPosition value$373.3MPortfolio %7.30%Delta Shares0.46%
- GOOGLIncreasedALPHABET INCPosition value$338.8MPortfolio %6.62%Delta Shares8.64%
- FERGIncreasedFERGUSON ENTERPRISES INCPosition value$336.5MPortfolio %6.58%Delta Shares26.86%
- WTWReducedWILLIS TOWERS WATSON PLC LTDPosition value$259.6MPortfolio %5.08%Delta Shares-34.21%
- AONNewAON PLCPosition value$248.2MPortfolio %4.85%Delta Shares—
- VNewVISA INCPosition value$212MPortfolio %4.14%Delta Shares—
- TFXNewTELEFLEX INCORPORATEDPosition value$190.8MPortfolio %3.73%Delta Shares—
- Ticker unavailableCUSIP 26969P108ReducedEAGLE MATLS INCPosition value$169.1MPortfolio %3.31%Delta Shares-24.68%
- GPCIncreasedGENUINE PARTS COPosition value$157.6MPortfolio %3.08%Delta Shares0.29%
- LBTYAReducedLIBERTY GLOBAL LTDPosition value$157.2MPortfolio %3.07%Delta Shares-35.85%
- HLFUnchangedHERBALIFE LTDPosition value$136.3MPortfolio %2.66%Delta Shares0.00%
- GDSUnchangedGDS HLDGS LTDPosition value$122.7MPortfolio %2.40%Delta Shares0.00%
- COLDIncreasedAMERICOLD REALTY TRUST INCPosition value$89.2MPortfolio %1.74%Delta Shares123.86%
- MOHIncreasedMOLINA HEALTHCARE INCPosition value$84.5MPortfolio %1.65%Delta Shares1.38%
- Ticker unavailableCUSIP 40054J109IncreasedGRUPO AEROMEXICO SAB DE CVPosition value$68.4MPortfolio %1.34%Delta Shares0.52%
- NCLHNewNORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE HLDGSPosition value$67.9MPortfolio %1.33%Delta Shares—
- PCVXNewVAXCYTE INCPosition value$46.5MPortfolio %0.91%Delta Shares—
- DNOWNewDNOW INCPosition value$43.2MPortfolio %0.84%Delta Shares—
- Ticker unavailableCUSIP 256677105SoldDOLLAR GEN CORP NEWPosition value$0Portfolio %0.00%Delta Shares-100.00%
- Ticker unavailableCUSIP 31620M106SoldFIDELITY NATL INFORMATION SVPosition value$0Portfolio %0.00%Delta Shares-100.00%
- CRHSoldCRH PLCPosition value$0Portfolio %0.00%Delta Shares-100.00%
- FISVSoldFISERV INCPosition value$0Portfolio %0.00%Delta Shares-100.00%
- TBNSoldTAMBORAN RES CORPPosition value$0Portfolio %0.00%Delta Shares-100.00%
Sector breakdown
- Unclassified39.3%
- Consumer Discretionary24.4%
- Financial Services14.1%
- Health Care7.3%
- Communication Services6.6%
- Industrials6.6%
- Real Estate1.7%
Filing history
- View on SEC ↗13F-HR · Q1 2026Filed May 14, 2026