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8 Knots Management, LLC

CIK:0001849457
Hedge Fund
$2B AUM
16 holdings
Dallas, TX, United States
Founded:2019
3 employees
Latest filing:Jun 30, 2025

8 Knots Management, LLC is a Dallas, Texas-based hedge fund established in April 2019 by Scott J. Green. As a registered investment adviser, the firm provides investment management services primarily to private funds and institutional clients, leveraging the expertise of a small but focused team. As of mid-2025, the firm manages close to $1.8 billion in assets and employs approximately 3 professionals. They serve mainly pooled investment vehicles and other investment advisers.

Investment Strategy

8 Knots Management, LLC manages concentrated, research-driven portfolios, focusing primarily on U.S. public equities. The firm utilizes deep fundamental analysis, seeking to generate alpha by identifying misunderstood or undervalued companies, particularly in the healthcare sector, as reflected by its large holdings in healthcare-related names. 8 Knots' approach is opportunistic and flexible, often employing long/short equity strategies and adjusting exposures based on market dynamics and risk-reward assessments. The firm tailors its strategies for institutional investors and private funds, prioritizing disciplined risk management and capital preservation.

Latest 13F Filing Activity

8 Knots Management, LLC filed their most recent 13F report on Jun 30, 2025 disclosing 16 equity positions with a total 13F market value of $698M. The fund increased holdings in Humana Inc., Encompass Health Corp., Tenet Healthcare Corp. among other positions. 8 Knots Management, LLC reduced exposure to Centene Corp., Unitedhealth Group Inc., Concentra Group Holdings Par among others.

Top Buys
H
HUMHUMANA INC
+$92.8M
E
EHCENCOMPASS HEALTH CORP
+$78.6M
T
THCTENET HEALTHCARE CORP
+$48.5M
P
PINCPREMIER INC-CLASS A
+$37.2M
E
EVHEVOLENT HEALTH INC - A
+$32.8M
Top Sells
C
CNCCENTENE CORP
-$185.2M
U
UNHUNITEDHEALTH GROUP INC
-$88.5M
C
CONCONCENTRA GROUP HOLDINGS PAR
-$41.9M
C
CVSCVS HEALTH CORP
-$41.8M
M
MCKMCKESSON CORP
-$31.9M

Top Holdings

H
HUMHUMANA INC
+15.5%$108.0M
P
PNTGPENNANT GROUP INC/THE
+11.3%$79.2M
E
EHCENCOMPASS HEALTH CORP
+11.3%$78.6M
A
ALHCALIGNMENT HEALTHCARE INC
+10.1%$70.2M
C
CAHCARDINAL HEALTH INC
+7.2%$50.3M

Equity Positions (16)

TickerSecurityWeightMarket ValueSharesAvg CostPriceChange (QoQ)
HUMANA INC15.47%$108.0M441,623$245.68$244.48+$92.8M
PENNANT GROUP INC/THE11.35%$79.2M2,652,806$17.92$29.85+$3.4M
ENCOMPASS HEALTH CORP11.27%$78.6M641,314$122.63$122.63+$78.6M
ALIGNMENT HEALTHCARE INC10.06%$70.2M5,015,881$13.25$14.00-$17.6M
CARDINAL HEALTH INC7.20%$50.3M299,258$123.78$168.00+$13.6M

Industry Allocation

HOSPITAL & MEDICAL SERVICE PLANS
+44.1%
SERVICES-MEDICAL LABORATORIES
+12.6%
SERVICES-HOME HEALTH CARE SERVICES
+10.3%
RETAIL-DRUG STORES AND PROPRIETARY STORES
+10.0%
SERVICES-GENERAL MEDICAL & SURGICAL HOSPITALS, NEC
+6.5%