Hound Partners, LLC
Hound Partners, LLC is a hedge fund and investment adviser headquartered in New York City, United States. Founded in 2004 by Jonathan Auerbach, the firm manages public equity portfolios using long/short investment strategies and serves a global client base through private funds and separately managed accounts. Hound Partners focuses primarily on equity and equity-related instruments, managing eight private funds. The firm typically employs fewer than 25 employees.
Investment Strategy
Hound Partners utilizes long and short-term investment strategies in public equities, with a primary focus on equity and equity-related instruments. The firm manages diversified long/short portfolios and seeks to capitalize on opportunities primarily within industrial and growth sectors. Hound invests through multiple private funds and managed accounts, aiming for risk-adjusted returns through rigorous research and active portfolio management. Its approach includes fundamental analysis and sector allocation, with portfolio turnover and position sizing reflective of market conditions and investment themes.
Top Holdings
Equity Positions (28)
| Ticker | Security | Weight | Market Value | Shares | Avg Cost | Price | Change (QoQ) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C CCL | CARNIVAL CORP | 13.26% | $98.1M | 3,487,983 | $19.53 | $28.12 | +$24.1M |
S SE | SEA LTD | 10.81% | $80.0M | 500,000 | $159.94 | $159.94 | +$80.0M |
N NVDA | NVIDIA CORPORATION | 10.81% | $80.0M | 506,100 | $109.06 | $157.99 | +$1.9M |
N NCLH | NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE HLDG L | 9.19% | $68.0M | 3,352,836 | $18.96 | $20.28 | -$7.3M |
E EXPE | EXPEDIA GROUP INC | 8.00% | $59.2M | 351,025 | $168.10 | $168.68 | -$11.9M |