William Ackman Portfolio
Invests via PERSHING SQUARE HOLDCO, L.P. | Managed by William Ackman, Pershing Square Capital Management, L.P.
Invests via PERSHING SQUARE HOLDCO, L.P.
Managed by William Ackman, Pershing Square Capital Management, L.P.
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William Ackman Profile
Veteran activist investor and hedge fund manager known for concentrated, event-driven activism and public campaigns that target corporate strategy, capital allocation and management change. William Ackman founded and leads Pershing Square Capital Management, a US-based long/short activist hedge fund with a focus on deep fundamental research and high-conviction positions across consumer, healthcare and financials. Frequently engages in proxy fights and restructurings; market-facing style can catalyze outsized stock moves and generate both short-term volatility and long-term strategic shifts.
Veteran activist investor and hedge fund manager known for concentrated, event-driven activism and public campaigns that target corporate strategy, capital allocation and management change. William Ackman founded and leads Pershing Square Capital Management, a US-based long/short activist hedge fund with a focus on deep fundamental research and high-conviction positions across consumer, healthcare and financials. Frequently engages in proxy fights and restructurings; market-facing style can catalyze outsized stock moves and generate both short-term volatility and long-term strategic shifts.
Investment Philosophy & Strategy
Activist, event-driven investing focused on concentrated, high‑conviction positions that seek to unlock shareholder value through governance changes, capital allocation reform and strategic exits. Emphasizes deep fundamental research and scenario-driven underwriting, pairing long-term thesis conviction with tactical public campaigns and proxy engagement to catalyze outcomes. Capital allocation favors sizeable stakes in mid-to-large cap consumer, healthcare and financial names where operational fixes or balance-sheet restructuring can materially boost returns. Maintains a catalyst-oriented time horizon, disciplined risk sizing around idiosyncratic catalysts, and readiness to use public markets and media to accelerate value realization.
Activist, event-driven investing focused on concentrated, high‑conviction positions that seek to unlock shareholder value through governance changes, capital allocation reform and strategic exits. Emphasizes deep fundamental research and scenario-driven underwriting, pairing long-term thesis conviction with tactical public campaigns and proxy engagement to catalyze outcomes. Capital allocation favors sizeable stakes in mid-to-large cap consumer, healthcare and financial names where operational fixes or balance-sheet restructuring can materially boost returns. Maintains a catalyst-oriented time horizon, disciplined risk sizing around idiosyncratic catalysts, and readiness to use public markets and media to accelerate value realization.
Disclaimer: This Portfolio is derived from and computed based on publicly available data from SEC filings.
Gain and growth charts are calculated per selected timeframe:
7.09%
Gain +0.01%
Monthly
0.51%
Yearly
6.28%
Drawdown
31.39%
$21.04B
Equity
Holdings
$21.04B
Investment
$19.39B
$1.65B
Profit +$979,605.63
Realized
$0
Unrealized
$1.65B
Dividends
$4.04M
Goals
Avg. 100% completed goals
Yearly
Gain > 5% 2026
Yearly
Gain < 20% 2026
Today
Compared To Yesterday
Gain
0.01%
Profit
$979,605.63
Win %
73%
This Week
Compared To Last Week
Gain
2.22%
Profit
$456.17M
Win %
73%
This Month
Compared to last month
Gain
6.29%
Profit
$1.24B
Win %
73%
This Year
Compared to last year
Gain
8.31%
Profit
$1.61B
Win %
73%
QSR Restaurant Brands International Inc.
+1.37%
+$27.11M 
MA Mastercard Incorporated
+0.4%
+$4.78M 
PSUS Pershing Square USA Ltd.
+0.2%
+$320,000 
UBER Uber Technologies, Inc.
+0.09%
+$2.4M 
HTZ Hertz Global Holdings, Inc.
-4.48%
-$1.57M 
SEG Seaport Entertainment Group, Inc.
-3.11%
-$4.47M 
BN Brookfield Corporation
-2.79%
-$72.43M 
HHH Howard Hughes Holdings Inc.
-1.64%
-$30.92M 
AMZN Amazon.com Inc
-0.94%
-$21.24M 
SPGI S&P Global Inc.
-0.92%
-$10.04M 
META Meta Platforms Inc Class A
-0.86%
-$16.36M 
V Visa Inc. Class A
-0.36%
-$4.25M 
MSFT Microsoft Corp.
-0.3%
-$9.19M 
NFLX Netflix, Inc.
-0.1%
-$1.05M Events
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| Trades 15 | Longs Won 11/15 73% | Profit Factor 16.75 |
| Profitability | Shorts Won 0/0 0% | Standard Deviation $194.25M |
| Average Win $159.61M | Best Trade (Aug 15) $759.58M | Sharpe Ratio 0.84 |
| Average Loss -$26.21M | Worst Trade (Aug 15) -$92.19M | Z-Score 3.24 (99.88%) |
| Commissions $0 | Avg. Trade Length 2m 1w 3d | Expectancy $110.06M |
| Loss Size | 100% | 90% | 80% | 70% | 60% | 50% | 40% | 30% | 20% | 10% |
| Probability of Loss | <0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| Consecutive Losing Trades | 803 | 722 | 642 | 562 | 482 | 401 | 321 | 241 | 161 | 80 |
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Returns
Overall, Monthly| Symbol | Quantity | Cost | Value | Comm. | Profit ($) | Gain (%) | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMZN Amazon.com Inc | 8.56M | $2.04B | $2.25B | - | $208.19M | 10.2% | -0.935% |
| BN Brookfield Corporation | 57.48M | $2.45B | $2.52B | - | $72.43M | 2.96% | -2.793% |
| HHH Howard Hughes Holdings Inc. | 27.85M | $1.96B | $1.85B | - | -$100.29M | -5.13% | -1.639% |
| HTZ Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. | 14.99M | $33.96M | $33.58M | - | -$374,789.97 | -1.1% | -4.478% |
| MA Mastercard Incorporated | 2.12M | $1.09B | $1.21B | - | $118.32M | 10.84% | +0.397% |
| META Meta Platforms Inc Class A | 3.2M | $1.8B | $1.89B | - | $84.89M | 4.72% | -0.861% |
| MSFT Microsoft Corp. | 6.21M | $2.32B | $3.07B | - | $759.58M | 32.81% | -0.298% |
| NFLX Netflix, Inc. | 13.08M | $934.02M | $1.02B | - | $88.43M | 9.47% | -0.102% |
| PSUS Pershing Square USA Ltd. | 4M | $165.2M | $161.04M | - | -$4.16M | -2.52% | +0.199% |
| QSR Restaurant Brands International Inc. | 25.82M | $1.87B | $2B | - | $132.46M | 7.07% | +1.371% |
| SEG Seaport Entertainment Group, Inc. | 5.02M | $133.63M | $139.21M | - | $5.58M | 4.17% | -3.112% |
| SPGI S&P Global Inc. | 2.59M | $999.14M | $1.09B | - | $86.88M | 8.7% | -0.916% |
| UBER Uber Technologies, Inc. | 34.33M | $2.48B | $2.61B | - | $130.1M | 5.25% | +0.092% |
| V Visa Inc. Class A | 3.27M | $1.12B | $1.19B | - | $68.88M | 6.14% | -0.356% |
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FAQ
Which stocks have generated the highest profits for William Ackman?
The largest contributions to the portfolio's profits come from the following stocks: Visa Inc. Class A - $2.19M and Mastercard Incorporated - $1.85M. These positions have been the main drivers of growth and have significantly impacted the investor's overall performance.
What dividends does William Ackman's portfolio generate?
The portfolio generates substantial dividend income, with a total of $4.04M earned over time. The largest contributors to dividend income include Visa Inc. Class A - $2.19M and Mastercard Incorporated - $1.85M. This indicates that dividends play a meaningful role in the investor's overall strategy.
How stable are William Ackman's monthly returns?
William Ackman's monthly returns look highly volatile. The portfolio shows large month-to-month swings, and the broader risk profile suggests that performance can change sharply over short periods. This kind of pattern may suit users who are comfortable with significant fluctuations, but it is less likely to appeal to those who prefer steadier and more predictable results.
Can William Ackman's strategy be considered aggressive or moderate?
William Ackman's strategy appears moderately aggressive. The portfolio shows a clear focus on growth, with noticeable volatility and risk exposure, although not to an extreme level. This type of strategy may appeal to users seeking higher returns while accepting meaningful fluctuations along the way.
Should beginners follow William Ackman's strategy?
William Ackman's strategy is unlikely to be suitable for beginners. The portfolio shows signs of high risk, significant volatility, or structural complexity, which can make it difficult to follow and potentially stressful for less experienced users. This type of approach is generally better suited to more advanced investors.
