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Seth Klarman Portfolio March 2026 - Top Holdings & 13F Analysis

Analysis of Seth Klarman's March 2026 13F portfolio with 20 holdings worth $5.3B. +15.7% 1-year return.

March 14, 2026Updated Mar 14, 20265 min readSeth Klarman

Portfolio Value

$5.28B

Total Holdings

20

1-Year Return

+15.7%

New Positions

3

About Seth Klarman and BAUPOST GROUP LLC/MA

Seth Klarman is the portfolio manager at BAUPOST GROUP LLC/MA, one of the closely tracked institutional investors in our database. Every quarter, institutional investment managers with over $100 million in assets under management are required to file a 13F report with the SEC, disclosing their long equity positions. These filings give retail investors a rare window into how professional money managers are allocating capital.

As of March 2026, Seth Klarman's 13F portfolio contains 20 positions with a disclosed market value of approximately $5.28 billion. This analysis covers their top holdings, recent portfolio changes, and key investment themes.

Over the past year, Seth Klarman's portfolio has delivered a +15.7% return, significantly outperforming the broader market.

Seth Klarman's Top 10 Holdings — March 2026

The following table shows Seth Klarman's largest disclosed stock positions ranked by portfolio weight as reported in the most recent 13F filing. These represent the highest-conviction bets in the portfolio:

# Company Ticker Portfolio Weight Market Value Performance
1
RESTAURANT BRANDS INTL INC
QSR 1044.46% $551.3M +6.4%
2
AMAZON COM INC NEW ADDED
AMZN 927.63% $489.7M
3
WILLIS TOWERS WATSON PLC LTD ADDED
WTW 845.13% $446.1M -4.9%
4
ELEVANCE HEALTH INC FORMERLY
ELV 842.94% $445.0M +8.5%
5
UNION PAC CORP
UNP 713.10% $376.4M -2.1%
6
WESCO INTL INC
WCC 657.57% $347.1M +15.7%
7
ALPHABET INC
GOOG 646.30% $341.2M +28.8%
8
FIDELITY NATL INFORMATION SV ADDED
FIS 567.05% $299.3M +0.8%
9
DOLLAR GEN CORP NEW
DG 518.85% $273.9M +28.5%
10
FERGUSON ENTERPRISES INC
FERG 479.56% $253.1M -0.9%

Data sourced from SEC 13F filings. Holdings reflect disclosed long equity positions. Options and short positions may not be reflected.

Portfolio Strategy & Concentration Analysis

Seth Klarman's investment approach reflects a highly concentrated portfolio strategy. The top position, RESTAURANT BRANDS INTL INC (QSR), represents 1044.5% of the total portfolio, while the top 5 holdings collectively account for 4373.3% of disclosed assets.

During this period, Seth Klarman initiated 3 new positions — a signal that they identified compelling entry points in new opportunities. New positions often represent the highest-conviction ideas as managers dedicate fresh capital to them.

Additionally, Seth Klarman increased stakes in 7 existing positions, a sign of growing conviction in those holdings.

New Positions Added in March 2026

The following stocks represent new entries in Seth Klarman's portfolio — positions that were not present in the prior quarter's 13F filing. New positions are closely watched by investors as they signal fresh conviction:

Company Ticker Portfolio Weight Market Value
AMAZON COM INC AMZN 927.63% $489.7M
MOLINA HEALTHCARE INC MOH 205.48% $108.5M
GRUPO AEROMEXICO SAB DE CV AERO 201.99% $106.6M

Best Performing Holdings in Seth Klarman's Portfolio

Based on available performance data, the following positions have been the strongest contributors to Seth Klarman's portfolio returns:

1
HLF

HERBALIFE LTD

+52.7%
2
GOOG

ALPHABET INC

+28.8%
3
DG

DOLLAR GEN CORP NEW

+28.5%
4
WCC

WESCO INTL INC

+15.7%
5
ELV

ELEVANCE HEALTH INC FORMERLY

+8.5%

Understanding Seth Klarman's 13F Filing

A 13F filing is a quarterly disclosure required by the SEC for institutional investment managers that exercise discretion over $100 million or more in qualifying securities. These filings must be submitted within 45 days of the end of each calendar quarter.

Important caveats about 13F data:

  • Data is delayed by up to 45 days from the end of the quarter
  • Only long equity positions are disclosed — short positions are not required
  • Options positions are disclosed separately and may indicate hedging strategies
  • The portfolio may have changed significantly since the filing date
  • Not all positions need to be disclosed (some confidentiality provisions exist)

Despite these limitations, 13F filings remain one of the best public sources of information on how professional investors are positioning their portfolios. Use this data as one input among many, alongside your own research and risk tolerance.

How Retail Investors Can Use This Information

Following institutional 13F filings like Seth Klarman's can provide valuable investment insights — but it's important to use this information correctly:

  • Identify high-conviction ideas: Large positions and new entries signal where managers have the strongest conviction.
  • Spot emerging themes: Cross-portfolio analysis reveals sector rotations and macro themes playing out across institutional money.
  • Validate your own research: If an investor you respect owns a stock you're analyzing, that can reinforce your thesis.
  • Track changes over time: Watching a manager increase or decrease positions over multiple quarters shows conviction trends.
  • Don't blindly copy trades: Remember that institutional investors have different time horizons, risk tolerances, and information than retail investors.

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