$2.72 Billion is the total value of Par Capital Management's 43 reported holdings in Q1 2023. The portfolio turnover from Q4 2022 to Q1 2023 was 37.5% .
| Value | Shares | ↓ Weighting | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WEX | WEX INC | $341,336,618 | +12.4% | 1,856,200 | 0.0% | 12.56% | +15.0% | |
| EXPE | EXPEDIA GROUP INC | $339,605,000 | +10.8% | 3,500,000 | 0.0% | 12.50% | +13.3% | |
| BKNG | Sell | BOOKING HOLDINGS INC | $331,551,250 | +18.1% | 125,000 | -10.3% | 12.20% | +20.8% |
| UBER | Sell | UBER TECHNOLOGIES INC | $271,352,000 | +11.7% | 8,560,000 | -12.9% | 9.99% | +14.3% |
| SYF | Buy | SYNCHRONY FINANCIAL | $241,231,890 | -9.9% | 8,295,457 | +1.8% | 8.88% | -7.8% |
| DAL | Sell | DELTA AIR LINES INC DEL | $171,108,000 | +1.4% | 4,900,000 | -4.6% | 6.30% | +3.8% |
| TRIP | Sell | TRIPADVISOR INC | $113,202,000 | -25.9% | 5,700,000 | -32.9% | 4.17% | -24.2% |
| SCHW | Buy | SCHWAB CHARLES CORP | $97,426,800 | +0.9% | 1,860,000 | +60.4% | 3.59% | +3.3% |
| UAL | Sell | UNITED AIRLS HLDGS INC | $97,358,850 | +12.3% | 2,200,200 | -4.3% | 3.58% | +14.9% |
| CAR | Buy | AVIS BUDGET GROUP | $91,984,560 | +32.2% | 472,200 | +11.3% | 3.39% | +35.3% |
| LUV | Buy | SOUTHWEST AIRLS CO | $83,516,969 | +24.0% | 2,566,594 | +28.3% | 3.07% | +26.9% |
| CARG | Sell | CARGURUS INC | $70,841,098 | -25.0% | 3,792,350 | -43.8% | 2.61% | -23.3% |
| AXP | AMERICAN EXPRESS CO | $57,732,500 | +11.6% | 350,000 | 0.0% | 2.12% | +14.2% | |
| ALK | Sell | ALASKA AIR GROUP INC | $50,352,000 | -21.8% | 1,200,000 | -20.0% | 1.85% | -20.0% |
| AAL | Sell | AMERICAN AIRLS GROUP INC | $41,300,000 | +10.6% | 2,800,000 | -4.6% | 1.52% | +13.2% |
| ABNB | AIRBNB INC | $37,320,000 | +45.5% | 300,000 | 0.0% | 1.37% | +48.9% | |
| TRVG | TRIVAGO N V | $33,349,599 | +11.9% | 22,085,827 | 0.0% | 1.23% | +14.5% | |
| ULCC | Sell | FRONTIER GROUP HLDGS INC | $32,718,000 | -4.3% | 3,325,000 | -0.1% | 1.20% | -2.1% |
| SNCY | Sell | SUN CTRY AIRLS HLDGS INC | $30,750,000 | +2.0% | 1,500,000 | -21.1% | 1.13% | +4.4% |
| ALGT | Sell | ALLEGIANT TRAVEL CO | $27,594,000 | +24.9% | 300,000 | -7.7% | 1.02% | +27.8% |
| SABR | Buy | SABRE CORP | $22,970,805 | +458.9% | 5,354,500 | +705.2% | 0.84% | +470.9% |
| FRC | New | FIRST REP BK SAN FRANCISCO C | $21,684,500 | – | 1,550,000 | +100.0% | 0.80% | – |
| AVIDXCHANGE HOLDINGS INC | $19,500,000 | -21.5% | 2,500,000 | 0.0% | 0.72% | -19.7% | ||
| GDOT | Buy | GREEN DOT CORPcl a | $15,462,000 | +39.6% | 900,000 | +28.6% | 0.57% | +43.0% |
| WBS | Sell | WEBSTER FINL CORP | $14,782,500 | -31.8% | 375,000 | -18.1% | 0.54% | -30.3% |
| JBLU | JETBLUE AWYS CORP | $14,560,000 | +12.3% | 2,000,000 | 0.0% | 0.54% | +15.0% | |
| H | Buy | HYATT HOTELS CORP | $11,193,980 | +26.1% | 100,134 | +2.0% | 0.41% | +29.2% |
| CMA | New | COMERICA INC | $8,684,000 | – | 200,000 | +100.0% | 0.32% | – |
| BAC | Buy | BANK AMERICA CORP | $7,150,000 | +7.9% | 250,000 | +25.0% | 0.26% | +10.5% |
| SOFI | SOFI TECHNOLOGIES INC | $4,552,500 | +31.7% | 750,000 | 0.0% | 0.17% | +35.5% | |
| HTZZ | New | HERTZ GLOBAL HLDGS INC | $2,765,977 | – | 169,796 | +100.0% | 0.10% | – |
| VACASA INC | $2,694,160 | -23.6% | 2,800,000 | 0.0% | 0.10% | -22.0% | ||
| GOOGL | New | ALPHABET INCcap stk cl a | $2,288,000 | – | 22,000 | +100.0% | 0.08% | – |
| FB | New | META PLATFORMS INCcl a | $1,759,102 | – | 8,300 | +100.0% | 0.06% | – |
| VLRS | Sell | CONTROLADORA VUELA COMP DE Aspon adr rp 10 | $1,044,960 | -92.2% | 84,000 | -94.8% | 0.04% | -92.1% |
| UBER | New | UBER TECHNOLOGIES INCput | $807,082 | – | 33,500 | +100.0% | 0.03% | – |
| ETSY | ETSY INC | $751,478 | -7.1% | 6,750 | 0.0% | 0.03% | -3.4% | |
| Z | New | ZILLOW GROUP INCcl c cap stk | $667,050 | – | 15,000 | +100.0% | 0.02% | – |
| SKYW | Buy | SKYWEST INC | $598,590 | +262.6% | 27,000 | +170.0% | 0.02% | +266.7% |
| PYPL | Sell | PAYPAL HLDGS INC | $455,640 | -98.1% | 6,000 | -98.2% | 0.02% | -98.0% |
| JPM | Buy | JPMORGAN CHASE & CO | $390,930 | +94.3% | 3,000 | +100.0% | 0.01% | +100.0% |
| SHOP | New | SHOPIFY INCcl a | $311,610 | – | 6,500 | +100.0% | 0.01% | – |
| EB | New | EVENTBRITE INC | $262,977 | – | 30,650 | +100.0% | 0.01% | – |
| WIX | Exit | WIX COM LTD | $0 | – | -5,000 | -100.0% | -0.01% | – |
| ALGT | Exit | ALLEGIANT TRAVEL COcall | $0 | – | -10,000 | -100.0% | -0.02% | – |
| WFC | Exit | WELLS FARGO CO NEW | $0 | – | -21,000 | -100.0% | -0.03% | – |
| QQQ | Exit | INVESCO QQQ TRunit ser 1 | $0 | – | -16,600 | -100.0% | -0.16% | – |
| FLT | Exit | FLEETCOR TECHNOLOGIES INC | $0 | – | -100,000 | -100.0% | -0.66% | – |
| QUAL | Exit | ISHARES TRmsci usa qlt fct | $0 | – | -1,637,000 | -100.0% | -6.71% | – |
Original filings
The following EDGAR filing(s) were analyzed to create this report:
- View 13F-HR filed 2023-05-15
Signatures
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About Par Capital Management
Par Capital Management is a Boston-based investment firm that specializes in the airline industry. The company was founded in 1990 by Paul Reeder and Edward Shapiro, both of whom had previously worked at Harvard Management Company. Since its inception, Par Capital has grown to become one of the most successful hedge funds in the world, with over $10 billion in assets under management.
The firm's investment strategy is focused on identifying undervalued companies in the airline industry and investing in them for the long term. Par Capital's portfolio includes a number of major airlines, including Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, and American Airlines. The company is known for its deep understanding of the airline industry and its ability to identify opportunities that other investors may overlook.
Par Capital is led by CEO Paul Reeder and COO Edward Shapiro, both of whom have extensive experience in the finance industry. The firm's Chief Investment Officer is William H. Spiegel, who has been with the company since 1999. Under their leadership, Par Capital has consistently delivered strong returns for its investors, with an average annual return of over 20% since its inception.
Overall, Par Capital Management is a highly respected investment firm with a proven track record of success in the airline industry. While past performance is not a guarantee of future results, the company's deep industry knowledge and experienced leadership team make it a compelling option for investors looking to gain exposure to the airline sector.
It's important to note that this information is for educational purposes only and has not been fact-checked. As with any investment, it's important to do your own research and consult with a financial advisor before making any investment decisions.
Top long-term holdings
| Name | Quarters owned | Latest quarter owned | Max weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| EXPEDIA INC DEL | 40 | Q1 2023 | 22.2% |
| DELTA AIR LINES INC DEL | 40 | Q1 2023 | 14.3% |
| TRIPADVISOR INC | 40 | Q1 2023 | 14.4% |
| ALASKA AIR GROUP INC | 40 | Q1 2023 | 8.2% |
| CONTROLADORA VUELA COMP DE A | 36 | Q1 2023 | 1.1% |
| UNITED CONTL HLDGS INC | 35 | Q1 2023 | 24.2% |
| WEX INC | 34 | Q1 2023 | 12.6% |
| SOUTHWEST AIRLS CO | 34 | Q1 2023 | 5.2% |
| AMERICAN AIRLS GROUP INC | 33 | Q1 2023 | 5.1% |
| PURECYCLE CORP | 33 | Q2 2021 | 1.3% |
View Par Capital Management's complete holdings history.
Latest significant ownerships (13-D/G)
| Filed | Shares | Percentage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Global Eagle Entertainment Inc. | May 22, 2014 | 29,478,011 | 41.0% |
| Orbitz Worldwide, Inc. | November 16, 2009 | 24,624,125 | 24.4% |
| US AIRWAYS GROUP INC | March 17, 2006 | 11,768,485 | 14.3% |
| DECKERS OUTDOOR CORP | February 14, 2006 | 1,147,567 | 9.3% |
| D&K HEALTHCARE RESOURCES INCSold out | February 14, 2006 | 0 | 0.0% |
| FLYI INCSold out | February 14, 2006 | 0 | 0.0% |
| LODGENET ENTERTAINMENT CORP | February 14, 2006 | 750,000 | 4.1% |
| PURE CYCLE CORP | February 14, 2006 | 1,996,739 | 13.7% |
| ULTIMATE ELECTRONICS INCSold out | February 14, 2006 | 0 | 0.0% |
| AMERICA WEST HOLDINGS CORP | February 14, 2005 | 603,000 | 1.7% |
View Par Capital Management's complete significant-ownership history.
Latest filings
| Type | Filed |
|---|---|
| 13F-HR | 2023-05-15 |
| 13F-HR | 2023-02-14 |
| 13F-HR | 2022-11-14 |
| 13F-HR | 2022-08-15 |
| 13F-HR | 2022-05-16 |
| 13F-HR | 2022-02-14 |
| 13F-HR/A | 2021-11-15 |
| 13F-HR | 2021-11-15 |
| 13F-HR | 2021-08-16 |
| 13F-HR | 2021-05-17 |
View Par Capital Management's complete filings history.
All filings
- Holdings (13F-HR)
- Significant ownership (13-D/G)
- Insider transactions (4, 5, 6)
- Events (8-K)
- Shareholder votes (proxy)
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