Welcome to Extreme Investor Network, where we provide unique insights and analysis on the latest investment trends and opportunities. Today, we delve into the recent moves made by Third Point, a prominent hedge fund run by Dan Loeb, during the third quarter.
Third Point made headlines by opening a fresh position in Tesla, worth approximately $105 million. This move came as Tesla shares surged more than 32% during the quarter and continued to climb in November. Investors are optimistic about Tesla’s future, especially with CEO Elon Musk’s close ties to President-elect Donald Trump.
In addition to the Tesla investment, Third Point made significant changes to its portfolio, slashing and dissolving stakes in key megacap technology holdings. The hedge fund exited a nearly $333 million position in Alphabet, while reducing its holdings in Microsoft, Meta Platforms, Amazon, and Apple. Despite these reductions, Amazon, Microsoft, and Meta Platforms remain among the firm’s top ten holdings.
Third Point also liquidated positions in Verizon Communications and Uber Technologies, while revealing new investments in Brookfield Corp, Flutter Entertainment, and CVS Health. Notably, the fund increased its stake in Live Nation Entertainment by 71% to become the firm’s tenth largest holding. Additionally, Dan Loeb more than doubled his stake in Intercontinental Exchange.
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