In this article, we discuss the 10 stocks to sell according to Julian Robertson’s Tiger Management.
Billionaire, hedge fund manager and philanthropist Julian Robertson is akin to a superstar in the world of hedge funds. The 89-year-old founded Tiger Management in 1980 with $8 million in start-up capital, and after nearly 18 years of successful investment management and returns using the long-short strategy, turned this amount into $22 billion in 1988. Robertson’s Tiger Management holds one of the best hedge fund records in the world, returning 31.7% annually and beating S&P 500’s 12.7% annual return between the period of 1980 and 1998. This success however, was not long-lived, as a financial plunge due to investor withdrawals caused Robertson’s performance to suffer, resulting in a fall in his overall returns to 26%. Tiger Management eventually closed to outside investors in 2000.
Despite closing his fund, Julian Robertson remained active in the hedge fund business and continued his success for many years, becoming involved with the mentorship and financing of future hedge fund managers. As of 2021, Julian Robertson has a net worth of $4.8 billion. Robertson, speaking on his investment philosophy, said, “mandate is to find the 200 best companies in the world and invest in them, and find the 200 worst companies in the world and go short on them.”
According to the recent 13F Holdings for the second quarter of 2021, some of the top stocks present in Tiger Management’s investment portfolio include Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT), Facebook, Inc. (NASDAQ:FB) and Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG), among others.
Our Methodology
With this background in mind, let us now look towards the 10 stocks to sell according to Julian Robertson’s Tiger Management. We made use of Tiger Management’s 13F portfolio for the second quarter for this analysis. The following list consists of stocks that the hedge fund significantly reduced stakes in, or sold off completely in the second quarter of 2021.
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10 Stocks to Sell According to Julian Robertson’s Tiger Management
10. Sea Limited (NYSE:SE)
Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 104
Sea Limited (NYSE:SE) is a leading global consumer tech company based in Singapore that operates in the digital entertainment, e-commerce, and financial services industries. Ranked tenth on the list of the 10 stocks to sell according to Julian Robertson’s Tiger Management, Sea Limited has a market capitalization of $187.96 billion.
Tiger Management reduced its stake in Sea Limited by 52% in the second quarter, ending the period with 7,700 shares of the company.
On August 17, Sea Limited released its quarterly earnings report for the second quarter of 2021, with reported earnings per share at -$0.61, missing estimates by $0.12. The company also reported revenues of $2.28 billion, beating forecast estimates by $262.88 million. At the end of the second quarter of 2021, 104 hedge funds in the database of Insider Monkey held stakes worth $12.2 billion in Sea Limited, up from 98 the preceding quarter worth $10.4 billion.
On August 19, CLSA analyst Neel Sinha downgraded Sea Limited to Outperform from Buy with a price target of $352, up from $285, after the company issued its results for the second quarter of 2021.
Unlike Microsoft Corporation, Facebook, Inc. and Alphabet Inc., Sea Limited is one of the stocks that Tiger Management is selling.
In its second-quarter, 2021 investor letter, Tao Value, mentioned Sea Limited. Here is what the fund said:
“Sea continued to execute above expectation. The gaming business continued strong momentum, recording bookings of $1.1 billion, growing 117% y-o-y. The major franchise Free Fire showed no sign of slowing down in established ASEAN & LatAm market and received positive reception from new markets
like US. On e-commerce side, Shopee demonstrated early success in expanding to Brazil, by adopting a low-price category & gamification strategy. For 2021, Shopee is now top downloaded e-commerce app in Brazil, almost 2x of the second-place local leader Mercado Libre (MELI). I also see the most promising development is in its FinTech business – SeaMoney, which more than doubled its revenue in Q1 2021 from the previous quarter! With online lending products rolling out, SeaMoney is poised to grow rapidly, becoming the 3rd growth curve for Sea.”
9. AerCap Holdings N.V. (NYSE:AER)
Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 45
AerCap Holdings N.V. (NYSE:AER) is a global leader in aircraft leasing. Some of the activities conducted by the company include leasing, financing and management of commercial aircraft. Ranked ninth on the list of the 10 stocks to sell according to Julian Robertson’s Tiger Management, AerCap Holdings N.V. has a market capitalization of $7.79 billion.
Julian Robertson’s hedge fund reduced its stake in AerCap Holdings N.V by 48% in the second quarter, with only 799,534 shares left by the end of the period.
The company released its quarterly earnings report for the second quarter of 2021 on July 29, with reported earnings per share at $1.92, surpassing forecast estimates by $0.52. In addition, the company also reported revenues of $1.23 billion, beating market estimates by $210.63 million. At the end of the second quarter of 2021, 45 hedge funds in the database of Insider Monkey held stakes worth $1.42 billion in AerCap Holdings N.V., up from 43 hedge funds in the preceding quarter with stakes worth approximately $1.67 billion.
Out of the hedge funds being tracked by Insider Monkey, New York-based investment firm Eagle Capital Management is a leading shareholder of AerCap Holdings N.V. with over 6.85 million shares worth more than $350.8 million.
Unlike Microsoft Corporation, Facebook, Inc. and Alphabet Inc., AerCap Holdings N.V. is one of the stocks that Tiger Management is selling.
Horos Asset Management, in its Q1 2021 investor letter, mentioned AerCap Holdings N.V.. Here is what the fund said:
“AerCap, the leading aircraft leasing company, announced this quarter the acquisition of GECAS, the other major player in the sector, in exchange for 111.5 million shares, $24 billion in cash and another $1 billion in AerCap bonds or cash. At the price at which AerCap was trading at the time, the company was acquiring the GECAS fleet at c. 10% discount. This move is definitely reminiscent of others of similar size made by the company. In particular, this acquisition has important similarities with that of ILFC in 2013. Firstly, both belonged to a forced seller: the insurer AIG in the case of ILFC and General Electric in the case of GECAS. Secondly, like GECAS, ILFC was one of the big players in the sector. Also, the acquisition of ILFC was made at a discount on its fleet (15%) and gave AerCap access to an attractive order book for new aircraft—just like the current deal does now. Finally, AerCap sold those ILFC aircraft that did not fit its long-term strategy, and then repurchased shares at a deep discount to the company’s NAV, creating tremendous value for its shareholders. Will it make a similar move after the GECAS acquisition?
As for the differences, we think that GECAS has a “cleaner” fleet, as it has been making fleet adjustments for years. It also brings new divisions to AerCap, such as the engine leasing business (quite attractive) or the helicopter leasing business (potential future divestment). Additionally, it is noteworthy that, on this occasion, AerCap will have a less leveraged balance sheet after the transaction (most likely something needed to finance such a large acquisition)…” (Click here to see the full text)
8. TAL Education Group (NYSE:TAL)
Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 27
TAL Education Group (NYSE:TAL) is a holding company that engages in the provision of after-school tutoring programs for primary and secondary school students. Its services are delivered through premium services, including one-on-one tutoring and online course offerings. Ranked eighth on the list of the 10 stocks to sell according to Julian Robertson’s Tiger Management, TAL Education Group has a market capitalization of $2.91 billion.
Tiger Management sold its entire stake in TAL Education Group in the second quarter.
For the second quarter of 2021, the company reported earnings per share at $0.08, missing estimates of $0.11 by $0.03. In addition, the company also reported revenues at $1.10 billion, falling short of the estimated revenues by $21.40 million. At the end of the second quarter of 2021, 27 hedge funds in the database of Insider Monkey held stakes worth $606.7 million in TAL Education Group. This is compared to 38 hedge funds in the preceding quarter with stakes worth approximately $1.37 billion.
Out of the hedge funds being tracked by Insider Monkey, Jonathan Guo’s Yiheng Capital is a leading shareholder of TAL Education Group with over 5.77 million shares worth more than $145 million.
In the Q2 2021 investor letter of Tao Value, the fund mentioned TAL Education Group. Here is what the fund said:
“On detracting side, our largest loss came from our recent new education positions, TAL. New legislation on both private K9 education & private tutoring materialized in the past quarter, and they turned out to be irrationally harsher & broader than anticipated. When such worst scenario fold out, the prospects of the company undoubtably has changed significantly. Although I believe that market overreacted on this company, it appears that I have made a mistake underestimating the regulatory impact and picking it up too soon. Our position sizes reflected my evaluation of the risk, and I decide to stay put.”
7. NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ:NXPI)
Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 52
NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ:NXPI) is a semiconductor manufacturer based in the Netherlands that focuses on the manufacture and sales of semiconductors primarily for the automotive industry. Ranked seventh on the list of the 10 stocks to sell according to Julian Robertson’s Tiger Management, NXP Semiconductors N.V. has a market capitalization of $57.45 billion.
By the end of the second quarter, Tiger Management sold off its entire stake in the company.
On August 2, NXP Semiconductors N.V. released its quarterly earnings report for the second quarter of 2021, with reported earnings per share at $2.39, beating estimates by $0.07. The company also reported revenues of $2.60 billion, surpassing forecast estimates by $19.51 million. At the end of the second quarter of 2021, 52 hedge funds in the database of Insider Monkey held stakes worth over $1.33 billion in NXP Semiconductors N.V.. This is compared to 53 hedge funds in the preceding quarter with stakes worth approximately $1.71 billion.
On September 3, investment advisory Argus initiated coverage of NXP Semiconductors N.V. stock with a Buy rating and a price target of $260.
Out of the hedge funds being tracked by Insider Monkey, Washington-based investment firm Fisher Asset Management is a leading shareholder in NXP Semiconductors N.V. with 1 million shares worth more than $212 million.
In its Q1 2021 investor letter, ClearBridge Investments, an asset management firm, highlighted a few stocks and NXP Semiconductors N.V. was one of them. Here is what the fund said:
“Within IT, we have also increased exposure to a cyclical semiconductor industry currently working through a severe supply shortage due to several years of capacity reductions, COVID-19 shutdowns and one-off production delays as well as demand resilience in areas like autos and smartphones. Two recent additions, specialty semiconductor maker (including) NXP Semiconductors, was among the portfolio’s leading contributors in the first quarter. NXP rose as auto production ramped up and electric vehicle sales continued to expand.”
6. Momentive Global Inc. (NASDAQ:MNTV)
Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 28
Momentive Global Inc. (NASDAQ:MNTV) is an experience management company that offers cloud-based software to support market insights and project development. Ranked sixth on the list of the 10 stocks to sell according to Julian Robertson’s Tiger Management, Momentive Global Inc. has a market capitalization of $2.84 billion.
Julian Robertson’s hedge fund reduced its stake in the company by 100% in the second quarter, selling off all the shares it held in Momentive Global Inc. by the end of the period.
On August 4, Momentive Global Inc. issued its quarterly earnings report for the second quarter of 2021, with reported earnings per share at -$0.01, missing estimates by $0.01. The company also reported revenues of $109.39 million, beating market estimates by $1.96 million. At the end of the second quarter of 2021, 28 hedge funds in the database of Insider Monkey held stakes worth over $238.7 million in NXP Semiconductors N.V.. This is compared to 32 hedge funds in the previous quarter with stakes worth approximately $204 million.
Out of the hedge funds being tracked by Insider Monkey, California-based investment firm Park West Asset Management is a leading shareholder in Momentive Global Inc. with 1.97 million shares worth more than $41.6 million.
5. Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE:MA)
Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 156
Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE:MA), a multinational financial services company that provides transaction processing and other payment-related products and services. Ranked fifth on the list of the 10 stocks to sell according to Julian Robertson’s Tiger Management, Mastercard Incorporated has a market capitalization of $353.42 billion.
At the end of the second quarter of 2021, Tiger Management sold off its entire stake in Mastercard Incorporated, reducing its shares of the company to 0%.
On July 29, Mastercard Incorporated released its quarterly earnings report for the second quarter of 2021, with reported earnings per share at $1.95, beating estimates by $0.20. The company also reported revenues of $4.53 billion, beating forecast estimates by $160.71 million. At the end of the second quarter of 2021, 156 hedge funds in the database of Insider Monkey held stakes worth $17.10 billion in Mastercard Incorporated, up from 154 the preceding quarter worth $17.09 billion.
On August 17, JPMorgan analyst Tien-tsin Huang raised the firm’s price target on Mastercard Incorporated to $430 from $427 and kept an Overweight rating on the shares.
In the Q2 2021 investor letter of Qualivian Investment Partners, the fund mentioned Mastercard Incorporated. Here is what the fund said:
“Mastercard: Q2 revenue and EPS beat consensus estimates by 3.7% and 12% respectively. Operating margins also beat consensus by +240 bps. Gross domestic volume growth of +38.3% (+32.8% in constant currency) was buttressed by continued e-commerce strength and better in-store performance, while purchase volumes grew 41.8% (35.5% in constant currency). Cross border performance was strong, but durability remains uncertain given uncertainty arising from the Delta variant and its impact on travel and tourism. We believe Mastercard has a robust runway for growth given further travel recovery, new/existing partnerships, traction in digital payments, and ongoing economic recovery.”
4. DocuSign, Inc. (NASDAQ:DOCU)
Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 58
DocuSign, Inc. (NASDAQ:DOCU) is a California-based company that allows organizations and businesses to manage electronic agreements. Ranked fourth on the list of the 10 stocks to sell according to Julian Robertson’s Tiger Management, DocuSign, Inc. has a market capitalization of $53.58 billion.
Julian Robertson’s hedge fund reduced its stake in the company by 100% in the second quarter, completely selling off all its shares of DocuSign, Inc.
For the second quarter of 2021, DocuSign, Inc., reported earnings per share at $0.17, beating estimates by $0.09. The company also reported revenues of $342.21 million, an increase of 45.24% on a year-over-year basis and beating forecast estimates by $23.66 million. At the end of the second quarter of 2021, 58 hedge funds in the database of Insider Monkey held stakes worth $4.6 billion in DocuSign, Inc., down from 60 in the preceding quarter worth $3.23 billion.
On September 3, Evercore ISI analyst Kirk Materne raised the firm’s price target on DocuSign, Inc. to $320 from $285 and kept an Outperform rating on the shares.
Out of the hedge funds being tracked by Insider Monkey, Scotland-based investment firm Aubrey Capital Management is a leading shareholder of DocuSign, Inc. with 34,600 shares worth more than $9.67 billion.
In the Q2 2021 investor letter of Carillon Tower Advisers, the fund mentioned DocuSign, Inc.. Here is what the fund had to say:
“DocuSign provides electronic signature solutions. The firm reported an excellent quarter and investors have appreciated the strong growth combined with the excellent margins the company has posted. DocuSign has a long runway of growth ahead and we believe that it remains in a favorable position to continue gaining market share from traditional manual and paper-based signature solutions.”
3. Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ:CZR)
Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 73
Formerly known as Eldorado Resorts, Inc., Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ:CZR) is one of the world’s most diversified hotel and casino entertainment company, based in Reno, Nevada. Ranked third on our list of the 10 stocks to sell according to Julian Robertson’s Tiger Management, Caesars Entertainment, Inc. has a market capitalization of $23.98 billion.
With a 100% reduction in stakes in the second quarter, Tiger Management sold off all the shares it held of Caesars Entertainment, Inc..
The company released its quarterly earnings report for the second quarter of 2021 on August 3, with reported earnings per share at $0.93, beating market estimates by $1.08. Additionally, the company reported revenues of $2.50 billion, crossing estimates by $103.09 million. At the end of the second quarter of 2021, 73 hedge funds in the database of Insider Monkey held stakes worth $1.83 billion in Caesars Entertainment, Inc. down from 76 in the preceding quarter worth $1.52 billion.
On September 10, Cowen analyst Lance Vitanza raised the firm’s price target on Caesars Entertainment, Inc. to $125 from $120 and kept an Outperform rating on the shares.
2. Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN)
Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 271
Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) is a multinational company that specializes in e-commerce, cloud computing, digital streaming and artificial intelligence. Ranked second on the list of the 10 stocks to sell according to Julian Robertson’s Tiger Management, Amazon.com, Inc. has a market capitalization of $1.73 trillion.
By the end of the second quarter, Tiger Management had reduced its stake in Amazon.com, Inc. to 0, selling off all the shares it held of the company.
Amazon.com, Inc. last released its earnings report on July 28, 2021, with reported earnings per share at $15.12, beating estimates of $12.22. The company also reported revenues of $113.08 billion, missing estimates by $2.01 billion. Earnings for the e-commerce giant are expected to grow by 29.57% in the coming year. There were 271 hedge funds in our database that held stakes in Amazon.com, Inc. worth $60.49 billion in the second quarter of 2021, compared to 243 funds in the first quarter with total stakes amounting to approximately $50.4 billion.
Out of the hedge funds being tracked by Insider Monkey, Martyn Taylor’s Crake Asset Management is a leading shareholder in Amazon.com, Inc. with 68,500 shares worth more than $235 billion.
In the Q2 2021 investor letter of L1 Capital, the fund mentioned Amazon.com, Inc.. Here is what the fund said:
“Amazon flipped from being the largest detractor from portfolio performance in the March 2021 quarter, to one of the leading contributors in the June 2021 quarter. We took advantage of negative near-term sentiment in the March 2021 quarter to add to our Amazon investment. We continue to view Amazon as one of the best positioned businesses globally, with its share price still not reflecting fair value.”
1. Adobe Inc. (NASDAQ:ADBE)
Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 89
Adobe Inc. (NASDAQ:ADBE) is a multinational computer software corporation that offers a wide range of products revolving around digital media and digital marketing solutions for enterprises and consumers. With a market capitalization of $296.66 billion, Adobe Inc. is ranked first on our list of the 10 stocks to sell according to Julian Robertson’s Tiger Management.
Julian Robertson’s hedge fund had sold off all its shares within the company, reducing its stake in Adobe Inc. (NASDAQ;ADBE) by 100% at the end of the second quarter period of 2021.
For the second quarter of 2021, Adobe Inc. reported earnings per share at $3.03, beating market estimates by $0.21. In addition to this, the company also reported quarterly revenues of $3.83 billion, an increase of 22.60% on a year-over-year basis, surpassing market estimates by $106.49 million. At the end of the second quarter of 2021, 89 hedge funds in the database of Insider Monkey held stakes worth $13.1 billion in Adobe Inc. down from 107 in the preceding quarter worth $12.1 billion.
Out of the hedge funds being tracked by Insider Monkey, Fisher Asset Management is a leading shareholder in Adobe Inc., with 6.2 million shares worth $3.63 million.
In its second-quarter 2021 investor letter, Richie Capital Group mentioned Adobe Inc.. Here is what the fund said:
“Adobe Systems (ADBE – up 24.8%) – In the last 15 years, Adobe has transformed itself into a software behemoth, more than tripling its revenue since 2010. The company is famous for its namesake PDF-reader and photo-editing software Photoshop. However, ADBE sells a full suite of software products through a recurring subscription model. The company transitioned from selling boxed software to recurring subscriptions in 2013 and revenues have grown consistently since. The company achieved $13B in revenue in 2020 with 88% Gross Margins.”
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