Chicago-based asset manager and founder with multi-decade experience in public and private markets, concentrating on value-oriented and event-driven strategies and macro portfolio construction. John H. Burbank III built firms that combine concentrated equity positions with operational engagement and board-level oversight, and frequently allocates to special situations and distressed opportunities. Active in capital formation, he maintains a track record of cross-asset allocation and philanthropic board service.
Chicago-based asset manager and founder with multi-decade experience in public and private markets, concentrating on value-oriented and event-driven strategies and macro portfolio construction. John H. Burbank III built firms that combine concentrated equity positions with operational engagement and board-level oversight, and frequently allocates to special situations and distressed opportunities. Active in capital formation, he maintains a track record of cross-asset allocation and philanthropic board service.
Combines value-driven, event-oriented investing with disciplined macro portfolio construction, favoring concentrated, high‑conviction equity positions and special-situations exposure. Seeks mispriced assets across public and private markets where operational engagement or board-level oversight can unlock value. Allocates opportunistically to distressed and catalyst‑led opportunities, balancing long-term fundamental conviction with tactical hedges and cross‑asset diversification to manage downside and compound capital over multi-year horizons.
Combines value-driven, event-oriented investing with disciplined macro portfolio construction, favoring concentrated, high‑conviction equity positions and special-situations exposure. Seeks mispriced assets across public and private markets where operational engagement or board-level oversight can unlock value. Allocates opportunistically to distressed and catalyst‑led opportunities, balancing long-term fundamental conviction with tactical hedges and cross‑asset diversification to manage downside and compound capital over multi-year horizons.
| Trades 3681 | Longs Won 1929/3681 52% | Profit Factor 4.51 |
| Profitability | Shorts Won 0/0 0% | Standard Deviation $79.73M |
| Average Win $20.18M | Best Trade (Sep 30) $2.4B | Sharpe Ratio -23.75 |
| Average Loss -$4.92M | Worst Trade (Aug 15) -$807.89M | Z-Score -3.53 (100%) |
| Commissions $0 | Avg. Trade Length 2y 2m 1w 3d | Expectancy $8.23M |
| Loss Size | 100% | 90% | 80% | 70% | 60% | 50% | 40% | 30% | 20% | 10% |
| Probability of Loss | <0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% | 0.65% |
| Consecutive Losing Trades | 3,759 | 3,383 | 3,008 | 2,632 | 2,256 | 1,880 | 1,504 | 1,128 | 752 | 376 |
| Symbol | Quantity | Cost | Value | Comm. | Profit ($) | Gain (%) | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1510 15102KAA8 | 30.75M | $40.91M | $40.91M | - | - | - | 0.0 |
ABCL AbCellera Biologics Inc. | 33.01M | $543.36M | $375.84M | - | -$167.52M | -30.83% | +3.783% |
ABSI Absci Corporation | 2.13M | $7.45M | $19.61M | - | $12.16M | 163.18% | -2.907% |
ACAD Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. | 42.91M | $676.97M | $1.21B | - | $535.32M | 79.08% | -0.458% |
AKTS Akoustis Technologies Inc. | 996,351 | $17.82M | $24.84M | - | $7.01M | 39.35% | +4.792% |
ALGS Aligos Therapeutics Inc. | 83,055 | $719,256 | $572,248.95 | - | -$147,007.05 | -20.44% | +1.773% |
ALKS Alkermes plc | 10.01M | $270.05M | $491.2M | - | $221.15M | 81.89% | -0.789% |
ALMS Alumis Inc. | 2.01M | $30.69M | $50.94M | - | $20.24M | 65.94% | +3.687% |
ARWR Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals Inc. | 1.99M | $70.7M | $172.65M | - | $101.95M | 144.2% | +1.227% |
AVLN Avalyn Pharma Inc. | 350,000 | $10.14M | $13.74M | - | $3.59M | 35.44% | +7.299% |
AVTX Avalo Therapeutics Inc. | 550,000 | $10.16M | $10.77M | - | $610,500 | 6.01% | +0.72% |
BCYC Bicycle Therapeutics plc American Depositary Receipt | 10.89M | $226.24M | $42.45M | - | -$183.79M | -81.24% | -2.01% |
BEIGF BeiGene Ltd. | 8.8M | $1.57B | $193.16M | - | -$1.38B | -87.71% | 0.0 |
BNTX BioNTech SE | 119,743 | $12.75M | $11.15M | - | -$1.6M | -12.57% | +1.053% |
CELC Celcuity Inc. | 7.92M | $196.34M | $728.25M | - | $531.91M | 270.92% | +6.236% |
CERS Cerus Corporation | 6.4M | $22.12M | $19.12M | - | -$3M | -13.56% | +5.282% |
CLDX Celldex Therapeutics Inc. | 1.18M | $37.57M | $49.61M | - | $12.04M | 32.05% | -1.549% |
CRNX Crinetics Pharmaceuticals Inc. | 2.35M | $97.29M | $199.17M | - | $101.88M | 104.71% | +0.308% |
CTMX CytomX Therapeutics Inc. | 4.98M | $13.76M | $16.72M | - | $2.96M | 21.48% | +0.299% |
CYTK Cytokinetics, Incorporated | 211,267 | $18M | $15.66M | - | -$2.34M | -12.98% | +0.926% |