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 1882/3681 51% | Profit Factor 4.2 |
| Profitability | Shorts Won 0/0 0% | Standard Deviation $79.81M |
| Average Win $20.2M | Best Trade (Sep 30) $2.4B | Sharpe Ratio -23.76 |
| Average Loss -$5.03M | Worst Trade (Oct 14) -$807.89M | Z-Score -7.03 (100%) |
| Commissions $0 | Avg. Trade Length 2y 2m 2w 1d | Expectancy $7.87M |
| Loss Size | 100% | 90% | 80% | 70% | 60% | 50% | 40% | 30% | 20% | 10% |
| Probability of Loss | <0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% | 0.01% | 1.16% |
| Consecutive Losing Trades | 3,413 | 3,072 | 2,730 | 2,389 | 2,048 | 1,706 | 1,365 | 1,024 | 683 | 341 |
| Symbol | Quantity | Cost | Value | Comm. | Profit ($) | Gain (%) | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1510 15102KAA8 | 30.75M | $40.91M | $40.91M | - | - | - | 0.0 |
ABCL AbCellera Biologics Inc. | 33.01M | $543.36M | $411.83M | - | -$131.53M | -24.21% | +0.849% |
ABSI Absci Corporation | 2.13M | $7.45M | $18.6M | - | $11.15M | 149.71% | -0.286% |
ACAD Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. | 42.91M | $676.97M | $844.74M | - | $167.77M | 24.78% | +2.26% |
AKTS Akoustis Technologies Inc. | 996,351 | $17.82M | $15.86M | - | -$1.96M | -11.01% | -3.454% |
ALGS Aligos Therapeutics Inc. | 83,055 | $719,256 | $441,852.6 | - | -$277,403.4 | -38.57% | +1.721% |
ALKS Alkermes plc | 10.01M | $270.05M | $395.18M | - | $125.14M | 46.34% | +0.998% |
ALMS Alumis Inc. | 2.01M | $30.69M | $12.63M | - | -$18.07M | -58.86% | +3.548% |
ARWR Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals Inc. | 1.99M | $70.7M | $115.26M | - | $44.56M | 63.03% | -0.908% |
AVLN Avalyn Pharma Inc. | 350,000 | $10.14M | $8.64M | - | -$1.5M | -14.79% | +4.242% |
AVTX Avalo Therapeutics Inc. | 550,000 | $10.16M | $6.67M | - | -$3.49M | -34.36% | +2.449% |
BCYC Bicycle Therapeutics plc American Depositary Receipt | 10.89M | $226.24M | $38.76M | - | -$187.49M | -82.87% | +1.436% |
BEIGF BeiGene Ltd. | 8.8M | $1.57B | $193.16M | - | -$1.38B | -87.71% | 0.0 |
BNTX BioNTech SE | 119,743 | $12.75M | $10.78M | - | -$1.97M | -15.42% | +1.568% |
CELC Celcuity Inc. | 7.92M | $196.34M | $477.36M | - | $281.02M | 143.13% | +0.676% |
CERS Cerus Corporation | 6.4M | $22.12M | $14.45M | - | -$7.67M | -34.66% | +0.893% |
CLDX Celldex Therapeutics Inc. | 1.18M | $37.57M | $33.82M | - | -$3.75M | -9.97% | +2.73% |
CRNX Crinetics Pharmaceuticals Inc. | 2.35M | $97.29M | $199.76M | - | $102.47M | 105.32% | 0.0 |
CTMX CytomX Therapeutics Inc. | 4.98M | $13.76M | $11.82M | - | -$1.94M | -14.13% | +6.502% |
CYTK Cytokinetics, Incorporated | 211,267 | $18M | $13.54M | - | -$4.46M | -24.77% | +1.041% |