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Kerr Neilson Bio, Returns, AUM, Net Worth

Platinum Asset Management is an Australia-based hedge fund specializes in global equities. Billionaire Kerr Neilson is the founder and leads the investment team. Platinum's flagship international fund returned 12.4% since inception through September 2011, vs. 3.7% return for the benchmark world index. Kerr Neilson pursues a long-term value investing strategy. The fund had nearly A$18 billion in AUM.

Platinum Fund, long-short equity fund with $550 million in AUM, lost 2% through November 2014 vs. gains of 21.8% in 2013 and 17.4% in 2012. The fund lost 13.5% in 2011 and its maximum drawdown was 30.5% in 2008.

Fund Profile

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Fund Name:	Platinum Asset Management
Manager	Kerr Neilson
Portfolio Value	$3,961,340,000
Change This QTR	+0.78%

Top 13F Holdings

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Last updated on May 14, 2020, 10:56 pm based on SEC 13F filings Last update: May 14, 2020, 10:56 pm

No.	Security	Ticker	Shares	Value (x$1000)	Activity	% Port
1.	Zto Express (Cayman) Inc.	ZTO	10,880,668	$288,120	-27%	7.27%
2.	Alibaba Group Holding Limited	BABA	1,258,868	$244,825	-27%	6.18%
3.	Facebook Inc	FB	1,435,734	$239,480	-29%	6.04%
4.	Micron Technology Inc	MU	5,120,666	$215,375	+7%	5.43%
5.	Skyworks Solutions Inc.	SWKS	2,320,699	$207,424	-8%	5.23%

Latest 13D & 13G Filings

Company	Symbol	Filed By	Filing Date	Filing
Qiwi Plc	QIWI	Platinum Asset Management	2019-02-19	13G Filing
Allegheny Technologies Inc	ATI	Platinum Asset Management	2017-02-15	13G Filing
Sina Corp	SINA	Platinum Asset Management	2017-02-15	13G Filing
Fang Holdings Limited	SFUN	Platinum Asset Management	2017-02-15	13G Filing

News, Interviews and Investor Letters

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March 21st, 2019 - Hedge Funds Insider Trading - Comments

Aussie Billionaire Kerr Neilson’s Bullish Move On Paypal Holdings Inc. (PYPL) And His Other Top Stock Picks

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November 21st, 2015 - Hedge Fund Analysis Hedge Funds News - Comments

Billionaire Kerr Neilson Trims Exposure To China

Having lost more than 40% in a matter of a few weeks, it would be an understatement to say that the Chinese equity market has undergone a correction. During this period of turmoil and extreme volatility...... (read more)

August 26th, 2015 - Hedge Fund Analysis Hedge Funds News - Comments

Billionaire Kerr Neilson’s Top Small-Cap Value Picks Enjoying Big Time Success

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June 22nd, 2015 - Hedge Funds News - Comments

Billionaire Kerr Neilson’s Top Technology Picks Include Intel Corporation (NTC), eBay Inc (EBAY), Google Inc (GOOG)

Kerr Neilson’s Platinum Asset Management has filed its 13F with the SEC for the reporting period of March 31. Neilson founded Platinum Asset Management in 1994 with financial support from George Soros...... (read more)

May 19th, 2015 - Hedge Funds News - Comments

Intel Corporation (INTC), Baidu Inc (ADR) (BIDU), eBay Inc (EBAY) Among Billionaire Kerr Nielson’s Hottest Picks

Kerr Neilson's Australia-based hedge fund, Platinum Asset Management has recently revealed its top picks in a recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The market value of the fund...... (read more)

February 26th, 2015 - Hedge Funds News - Comments

Mercer International Inc (MERC): Platinum Asset Management Sells Off Large Chunk of Shares

After years as one of Mercer International Inc. (NASDAQ:MERC)’s top shareholders, it appears that Kerr Neilson’s Platinum Asset Management is beginning to divest itself of its once formidable amount...... (read more)

January 16th, 2015 - Hedge Funds News - Comments

Intel Corporation (INTC), Foster Wheeler AG (FWLT), Baker Hughes Incorporated (BHI): Billionaire Kerr Neilson’s Top Picks

Based in Australia, Platinum Asset Management was founded by Kerr Neilson in 1994, having worked for Bankers Trust Australia (now BT Australia) prior to that. Platinum Asset currently manages more...... (read more)

August 22nd, 2014 - Hedge Funds News Tech - Comments