Bill Ackman

Bill Ackman Portfolio

Invests via Pershing Square Capital Management LP | Managed by William A. Ackman
Invests via Pershing Square Capital Management LP
Managed by William A. Ackman
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Bill Ackman Profile

Prominent activist investor and hedge fund manager, Bill Ackman, runs Pershing Square Capital Management and is known for large, concentrated positions in public equities and activist campaigns that aim to force strategic or governance changes. He blends fundamental research with high-conviction event-driven stakes across US and global-listed names, has taken both long and short high-profile positions, and is a frequent voice on corporate strategy, capital allocation and shareholder returns.

Prominent activist investor and hedge fund manager, Bill Ackman, runs Pershing Square Capital Management and is known for large, concentrated positions in public equities and activist campaigns that aim to force strategic or governance changes. He blends fundamental research with high-conviction event-driven stakes across US and global-listed names, has taken both long and short high-profile positions, and is a frequent voice on corporate strategy, capital allocation and shareholder returns.

Investment Philosophy & Strategy

Actively pursues concentrated, high‑conviction positions in public equities where deep fundamental research identifies mispriced assets and governance or strategic catalysts. Employs an activist, event‑driven playbook to force capital‑allocation improvements, asset sales or operational change, pairing long-term value orientation with catalyst timing. Risk is managed through targeted position sizing, rigorous downside analysis and selective hedging. Investment focus spans US and global-listed companies where shareholder engagement can unlock asymmetric returns.

Actively pursues concentrated, high‑conviction positions in public equities where deep fundamental research identifies mispriced assets and governance or strategic catalysts. Employs an activist, event‑driven playbook to force capital‑allocation improvements, asset sales or operational change, pairing long-term value orientation with catalyst timing. Risk is managed through targeted position sizing, rigorous downside analysis and selective hedging. Investment focus spans US and global-listed companies where shareholder engagement can unlock asymmetric returns.

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:
61.67%
Gain -1.97%
Monthly
0.76%
Yearly
9.57%
Drawdown
24.68%
$15.24B
Equity
Holdings
$15.24B
Investment
$13.27B
$14.79B
Profit -$281.17M
Realized
$12.83B
Unrealized
$1.96B
Dividends
$1.23B

Goals

Avg. 100% completed goals
Yearly
Gain > 10%
2026
100%
Yearly
Loss < 30%
2026
100%
Yearly
Gain < 20%
2026
100%
Today
Compared To Yesterday
Gain
-1.97%
Profit
-$281.17M
Win %
62%
This Week
Compared To Last Week
Gain
-2.07%
Profit
-$321.25M
Win %
62%
This Month
Compared to last month
Gain
0.45%
Profit
$68.54M
Win %
62%
This Year
Compared to last year
Gain
11.09%
Profit
$1.52B
Win %
70%
Restaurant Brands International Inc. logo
QSR Restaurant Brands International Inc.
+0.82%
+$13.7M
Seaport Entertainment Group, Inc. logo
SEG Seaport Entertainment Group, Inc.
+0.2%
+$226,070.1
Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. logo
HTZ Hertz Global Holdings, Inc.
-4.92%
-$1.37M
Meta Platforms Inc Class A logo
META Meta Platforms Inc Class A
-4.08%
-$80.08M
Alphabet Inc logo
GOOGL Alphabet Inc
-2.37%
-$268,397.04
Microsoft Corp. logo
MSFT Microsoft Corp.
-2.27%
-$69.15M
Amazon.com Inc logo
AMZN Amazon.com Inc
-2.25%
-$65.73M
Alphabet Inc logo
GOOG Alphabet Inc
-2.22%
-$2.39M
Uber Technologies, Inc. logo
UBER Uber Technologies, Inc.
-1.71%
-$36.55M
Howard Hughes Holdings Inc. logo
HHH Howard Hughes Holdings Inc.
-1.69%
-$22.25M
Brookfield Corporation logo
BN Brookfield Corporation
-0.79%
-$17.31M
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Dividends

Dividend Analysis

Yearly
$
Trades
381
Longs Won
257/381 67%
Profit Factor
3.09
Profitability
Shorts Won
0/0 0%
Standard Deviation
$193.71M
Average Win
$85.04M
Best Trade
(Oct 14) $979.74M
Sharpe Ratio
-21.26
Average Loss
-$56.97M
Worst Trade
(Mar 30) -$2.41B
Z-Score
-7.1 (100%)
Commissions
$0
Avg. Trade Length
2y 2m
Expectancy
$38.82M
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% 0.09% 3.69%
Consecutive Losing Trades 267 241 214 187 160 134 107 80 53 27
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Returns

Overall, Monthly
Symbol Quantity Cost Value Comm. Profit (&#36;) Gain (%) Change
Amazon.com Inc logo
AMZN Amazon.com Inc
11.45M $2.54B $2.85B - $316.57M 12.49%
-2.253%
Brookfield Corporation logo
BN Brookfield Corporation
59.7M $2.06B $2.18B - $122.54M 5.96%
-0.788%
Alphabet Inc logo
GOOG Alphabet Inc
311,726 $37.71M $105.13M - $67.42M 178.78%
-2.224%
Alphabet Inc logo
GOOGL Alphabet Inc
32,376 $5.71M $11.04M - $5.33M 93.46%
-2.374%
Howard Hughes Holdings Inc. logo
HHH Howard Hughes Holdings Inc.
18.85M $1.36B $1.3B - -$59.87M -4.42%
-1.688%
Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. logo
HTZ Hertz Global Holdings, Inc.
15.24M $60.75M $26.52M - -$34.23M -56.34%
-4.918%
Meta Platforms Inc Class A logo
META Meta Platforms Inc Class A
2.66M $1.76B $1.88B - $123.82M 7.05%
-4.085%
Microsoft Corp. logo
MSFT Microsoft Corp.
5.65M $2.09B $2.98B - $887.92M 42.42%
-2.267%
Restaurant Brands International Inc. logo
QSR Restaurant Brands International Inc.
22.65M $1.05B $1.69B - $641.1M 61.01%
+0.816%
Seaport Entertainment Group, Inc. logo
SEG Seaport Entertainment Group, Inc.
5.02M $139.3M $113.76M - -$25.54M -18.33%
+0.199%
Uber Technologies, Inc. logo
UBER Uber Technologies, Inc.
29.96M $2.18B $2.1B - -$84.18M -3.86%
-1.712%
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FAQ
Which stocks have generated the highest profits for Bill Ackman?
The largest contributions to the portfolio's profits come from the following stocks: Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc - $2.51B, Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc - $2.05B, Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited - $1.85B, Lowe's Companies Inc - $1.84B, and Alphabet Inc - $1.31B. These positions have been the main drivers of growth and have significantly impacted the investor's overall performance.
Which stocks have generated the largest losses for this investor?
The largest losses in the portfolio are associated with the following stocks: VRX - $3.39B, Netflix, Inc - $621.03M, JC Penney Co Inc - $475.96M, PAH - $413.07M, and Citigroup Inc - $232.39M. These positions have had the most negative impact on overall performance and highlight the weaker areas of the portfolio.
What dividends does Bill Ackman's portfolio generate?
The portfolio generates substantial dividend income, with a total of $1.23B earned over time. The largest contributors to dividend income include Restaurant Brands International Inc - $496.91M, Lowe's Companies Inc - $162.99M, Procter & Gamble Co - $67.64M, Mondelez International, Inc - $55.47M, and JC Penney Co Inc - $48.15M. This indicates that dividends play a meaningful role in the investor's overall strategy.
How stable are Bill Ackman's monthly returns?
Bill Ackman's monthly returns appear quite volatile. The gap between stronger and weaker months is meaningful, which suggests that the strategy can experience noticeable swings over relatively short periods. For users assessing this profile, that usually means returns may be attractive over time, but the path can be uneven and harder to tolerate during weaker periods.
Can Bill Ackman's strategy be considered aggressive or moderate?
Bill Ackman's strategy can be considered aggressive. The combination of high drawdowns, elevated volatility, and/or concentrated positions suggests a willingness to accept significant risk in pursuit of higher long-term returns. This approach is generally more suitable for users who are comfortable with large fluctuations in portfolio value.
Should beginners follow Bill Ackman's strategy?
Bill 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.
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