Maverick Capital LTD
Maverick Capital Ltd is a highly regarded hedge fund based in Dallas, Texas, founded in 1993 by Lee S. Ainslie III. The firm manages hedge funds and investment vehicles, known for an active and disciplined approach rooted in bottom-up stock picking. Primarily focused on long-term investments in public equities, Maverick also pursues short-selling and other strategies to generate alpha. The firm boasts a strong track record, robust risk management, and serves institutional investors, high-net-worth individuals, and family offices. As of recent data, Maverick Capital employs about 96 people and participates in philanthropic efforts in the Dallas community.
Investment Strategy
Maverick Capital employs a long/short equity strategy with a primary focus on public equities. The investment process relies on bottom-up fundamental analysis, thoroughly researching companies including management quality and capital allocation. Maverick holds both long and short positions, aiming to buy outperformers and sell underperformers. The firm is committed to risk management, capital preservation, and generating superior returns through stock selection while adapting to changing market conditions. Historically, Maverick has also participated in venture capital and private investments, particularly in healthcare and biotechnology sectors.
Top Holdings
Equity Positions (244)
| Ticker | Security | Weight | Market Value | Shares | Avg Cost | Price | Change (QoQ) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
N NVDA | NVIDIA CORPORATION | 7.02% | $467.8M | 2,960,996 | $64.38 | $157.99 | +$161.0M |
A AMZN | AMAZON COM INC | 6.79% | $452.0M | 2,060,443 | $164.29 | $219.39 | +$80.5M |
T TSM | TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MFG LTD | 5.99% | $398.6M | 1,760,017 | $169.01 | $226.49 | +$156.6M |
M MSFT | MICROSOFT CORP | 5.63% | $374.8M | 753,404 | $427.03 | $497.41 | +$218.4M |
N NU | NU HLDGS LTD | 4.48% | $298.2M | 21,737,851 | $8.25 | $13.72 | +$127.3M |
Options Positions (2)
| Ticker | Security | Action | Type | Notional Value | Contracts | Underlying Price | Premium Paid | Change (Contracts) | Change (Value) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G GEV | GE VERNOVA INC | New | Put | $144.8M | 2,736 | $529.15 | $529.15 | +2,736 | +$144.8M |
W WVE | WAVE LIFE SCIENCES LTD | New | Call | $2.3M | 3,567 | $6.50 | $6.50 | +3,567 | +$2.3M |