$1.08 Billion is the total value of Whale Rock Capital Management's 35 reported holdings in Q1 2016. The portfolio turnover from Q4 2015 to Q1 2016 was 42.4% .
| Value | Shares | ↓ Weighting | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMZN | Sell | AMAZON COM INC | $90,300,000 | -32.9% | 152,113 | -23.6% | 8.40% | -25.1% |
| ZEN | Buy | ZENDESK INC | $81,916,000 | -17.4% | 3,913,816 | +4.3% | 7.62% | -7.8% |
| ELLI | Sell | ELLIE MAE INC | $73,364,000 | -4.1% | 809,395 | -36.3% | 6.82% | +7.1% |
| FB | Buy | FACEBOOK INCcl a | $70,569,000 | +16.9% | 618,488 | +7.2% | 6.56% | +30.5% |
| MSFT | New | MICROSOFT CORP | $63,876,000 | – | 1,156,554 | +100.0% | 5.94% | – |
| GOOGL | Buy | ALPHABET INCcap stk cl a | $58,118,000 | +16.6% | 76,181 | +18.9% | 5.40% | +30.2% |
| CRM | Buy | SALESFORCE COM INC | $54,058,000 | +28.5% | 732,190 | +36.5% | 5.03% | +43.5% |
| OCLR | Buy | OCLARO INC | $42,328,000 | +132.0% | 7,838,514 | +49.5% | 3.94% | +159.1% |
| MXL | Buy | MAXLINEAR INCcl a | $41,336,000 | +97.2% | 2,234,383 | +57.0% | 3.84% | +120.3% |
| NTES | Sell | NETEASE INCsponsored adr | $39,345,000 | -62.1% | 274,030 | -52.2% | 3.66% | -57.7% |
| FN | New | FABRINET | $36,950,000 | – | 1,142,184 | +100.0% | 3.44% | – |
| HUBS | New | HUBSPOT INC | $35,457,000 | – | 812,864 | +100.0% | 3.30% | – |
| ININ | New | INTERACTIVE INTELLIGENCE GRO | $29,669,000 | – | 814,641 | +100.0% | 2.76% | – |
| PANW | Buy | PALO ALTO NETWORKS INC | $29,113,000 | -2.8% | 178,452 | +4.9% | 2.71% | +8.5% |
| BABA | Buy | ALIBABA GROUP HLDG LTDsponsored ads | $28,285,000 | +37.3% | 357,899 | +41.2% | 2.63% | +53.4% |
| AAPL | Sell | APPLE INC | $26,570,000 | -25.4% | 243,785 | -28.0% | 2.47% | -16.7% |
| NEWR | Buy | NEW RELIC INC | $23,312,000 | +55.0% | 893,853 | +116.6% | 2.17% | +73.2% |
| GOOG | Sell | ALPHABET INCcap stk cl c | $23,245,000 | -20.6% | 31,204 | -19.1% | 2.16% | -11.3% |
| PFPT | New | PROOFPOINT INC | $23,152,000 | – | 430,486 | +100.0% | 2.15% | – |
| CRUS | New | CIRRUS LOGIC INC | $17,573,000 | – | 482,631 | +100.0% | 1.63% | – |
| TREE | Buy | LENDINGTREE INC NEW | $17,116,000 | +419.0% | 175,041 | +373.9% | 1.59% | +478.9% |
| ADBE | Sell | ADOBE SYS INC | $16,240,000 | -60.7% | 173,132 | -60.7% | 1.51% | -56.1% |
| W | Sell | WAYFAIR INCcl a | $15,263,000 | -55.6% | 353,156 | -51.1% | 1.42% | -50.5% |
| IPHI | Sell | INPHI CORP | $15,003,000 | +18.8% | 450,007 | -3.7% | 1.40% | +32.6% |
| NFLX | Sell | NETFLIX INC | $12,778,000 | -66.5% | 124,988 | -62.5% | 1.19% | -62.5% |
| MSTR | New | MICROSTRATEGY INCcl a new | $12,707,000 | – | 70,703 | +100.0% | 1.18% | – |
| WUBA | Sell | 58 COM INCspon adr rep a | $12,581,000 | -64.6% | 226,073 | -58.0% | 1.17% | -60.5% |
| VIPS | New | VIPSHOP HLDGS LTDsponsored adr | $12,516,000 | – | 971,719 | +100.0% | 1.16% | – |
| EA | Sell | ELECTRONIC ARTS INC | $12,256,000 | -64.3% | 185,388 | -62.9% | 1.14% | -60.1% |
| SHOP | Sell | SHOPIFY INCcl a | $12,120,000 | -37.7% | 429,632 | -43.0% | 1.13% | -30.4% |
| AAOI | Sell | APPLIED OPTOELECTRONICS INC | $10,896,000 | -36.7% | 730,804 | -27.1% | 1.01% | -29.3% |
| NVDA | Sell | NVIDIA CORP | $10,689,000 | -48.5% | 300,000 | -52.3% | 0.99% | -42.5% |
| EPAM | Sell | EPAM SYS INC | $10,543,000 | -67.0% | 141,190 | -65.3% | 0.98% | -63.2% |
| MPWR | Sell | MONOLITHIC PWR SYS INC | $10,133,000 | -13.4% | 159,223 | -13.3% | 0.94% | -3.4% |
| TEAM | Sell | ATLASSIAN CORP PLCcl a | $5,966,000 | -69.5% | 237,198 | -63.5% | 0.56% | -65.9% |
| DATA | Exit | TABLEAU SOFTWARE INCcl a | $0 | – | -107,914 | -100.0% | -0.85% | – |
| QRVO | Exit | QORVO INC | $0 | – | -250,387 | -100.0% | -1.06% | – |
| AVGO | Exit | AVAGO TECHNOLOGIES LTD | $0 | – | -97,214 | -100.0% | -1.18% | – |
| JD | Exit | JD COM INCspon adr cl a | $0 | – | -802,990 | -100.0% | -2.16% | – |
| ADI | Exit | ANALOG DEVICES INC | $0 | – | -714,737 | -100.0% | -3.29% | – |
| ATVI | Exit | ACTIVISION BLIZZARD INC | $0 | – | -1,084,839 | -100.0% | -3.50% | – |
Original filings
The following EDGAR filing(s) were analyzed to create this report:
- View 13F-HR filed 2016-05-16
About Whale Rock Capital Management
Whale Rock Capital Management is a hedge fund that was founded in 2006 by Alex Sacerdote. The company is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, and has additional offices in New York and London. Whale Rock Capital Management is known for its expertise in technology investing, and the company has a strong track record of generating high returns for its investors.
Alex Sacerdote, the founder and CEO of Whale Rock Capital Management, has a background in technology and finance. Prior to starting the hedge fund, Sacerdote worked as a technology analyst at Fidelity Investments. He also worked as a software engineer at Microsoft and as a consultant at McKinsey & Company.
In addition to Sacerdote, Whale Rock Capital Management has a team of experienced investment professionals, including Chief Investment Officer, Zachary Squire, and Chief Operating Officer, Michael Donovan. The company's investment strategy is focused on identifying high-growth companies in the technology sector, and the team uses a combination of fundamental analysis and quantitative research to make investment decisions.
While past performance is not indicative of future results, Whale Rock Capital Management has a strong track record of generating high returns for its investors. The company's flagship fund, the Whale Rock Alpha Fund, has consistently outperformed the broader market since its inception in 2006. However, it's important to note that investing in hedge funds like Whale Rock Capital Management carries risks, and investors should carefully consider their investment objectives and risk tolerance before investing.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMAZON COM INC | 37 | Q2 2023 | 12.2% |
| META PLATFORMS INC | 34 | Q3 2023 | 8.6% |
| MICROSOFT CORP | 31 | Q3 2023 | 11.0% |
| ZENDESK INC | 31 | Q4 2021 | 8.3% |
| ALPHABET INC | 30 | Q3 2023 | 8.0% |
| MONOLITHIC PWR SYS INC | 30 | Q2 2023 | 8.3% |
| SHOPIFY INC | 27 | Q1 2022 | 8.0% |
| NVIDIA CORPORATION | 25 | Q3 2023 | 7.1% |
| NETFLIX INC | 24 | Q2 2023 | 8.9% |
| ALIBABA GROUP HLDG LTD | 23 | Q1 2023 | 7.4% |
View Whale Rock Capital Management's complete holdings history.
Latest significant ownerships (13-D/G)
| Filed | Shares | Percentage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doximity, Inc.Sold out | February 14, 2023 | 0 | 0.0% |
| CIRRUS LOGIC, INC.Sold out | February 14, 2022 | 0 | 0.0% |
| KnowBe4, Inc. | February 14, 2022 | 1,250,113 | 3.0% |
| Datadog, Inc. | February 16, 2021 | 3,883,470 | 1.9% |
| Fastly, Inc. | February 12, 2021 | 4,121,426 | 4.0% |
| KULICKE & SOFFA INDUSTRIES INCSold out | February 12, 2021 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mimecast LtdSold out | February 12, 2021 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Coupa Software Inc | February 14, 2020 | 3,139,812 | 4.9% |
| MongoDB, Inc. | February 14, 2020 | 1,181,820 | 2.5% |
| SMARTSHEET INC | February 14, 2020 | 5,593,786 | 4.8% |
View Whale Rock Capital Management's complete significant-ownership history.
Latest filings
| Type | Filed |
|---|---|
| 13F-HR | 2024-02-14 |
| 13F-HR | 2023-11-14 |
| 13F-HR | 2023-08-14 |
| 13F-HR | 2023-05-15 |
| SC 13G/A | 2023-02-14 |
| 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 |
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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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