Riposte Capital 13F annual report

Riposte Capital is an investment fund managing more than $193 billion ran by Melilssa Franzen. There are currently 15 companies in Franzen’s portfolio. The largest investments include Silverbow Res Inc and EQT Corp, together worth $50.2 billion.

$193 billion Assets Under Management (AUM)

As of 7th August 2024, Riposte Capital’s top holding is 815,000 shares of Silverbow Res Inc currently worth over $30.8 billion and making up 16.0% of the portfolio value. In addition, the fund holds 525,000 shares of EQT Corp worth $19.4 billion, whose value fell 5.5% in the past six months. The third-largest holding is Uber Technologies Inc worth $18.5 billion and the next is First Ctzns Bancshares Inc N worth $17.7 billion, with 10,500 shares owned.

Currently, Riposte Capital's portfolio is worth at least $193 billion. The total portfolio value may be much higher due to cash assets that are not publicly disclosed such as fixed income, real estate, or cash equivalents.

Careers at Riposte Capital

The Riposte Capital office and employees reside in New York, New York. According to the last 13-F report filed with the SEC, Melilssa Franzen serves as the Chief Operating Officer, Chief Compliance Officer at Riposte Capital.

Recent trades

In the most recent 13F filing, Riposte Capital revealed that it had opened a new position in EQT Corp and bought 525,000 shares worth $19.4 billion. This means they effectively own approximately 0.1% of the company. EQT Corp makes up 100.0% of the fund's Energy sector allocation and has decreased its share price by 27.4% in the past year.

The investment fund also strengthened its position in Uber Technologies Inc by buying 130,000 additional shares. This makes their stake in Uber Technologies Inc total 255,000 shares worth $18.5 billion. Uber Technologies Inc soared 58.4% in the past year.

On the other hand, there are companies that Riposte Capital is getting rid of from its portfolio. Riposte Capital closed its position in Enerplus on 14th August 2024. It sold the previously owned 750,000 shares for $14.7 billion. Melilssa Franzen also disclosed a decreased stake in Silverbow Res Inc by 0.7%. This leaves the value of the investment at $30.8 billion and 815,000 shares.

One of the smallest hedge funds

The two most similar investment funds to Riposte Capital are Joseph Capital Management and Insight 2811, Inc. They manage $193 billion and $193 billion respectively.


Melilssa Franzen investment strategy

Riposte Capital’s portfolio is diversified across 6 sectors. Currently, their heaviest sector is Technology — making up 23.2% of the total portfolio value. The fund focuses on investments in the United States as 46.7% of the portfolio companies are based in the United States.

The majority of the companies in the fund’s portfolio are large-cap stocks. Stocks with a size of more than $10 billion in market cap make up 27% of the total holdings value. On the other hand, small-cap stocks make up only approximately 0.1% of the portfolio. The average market cap of the portfolio companies is close to $18.5 billion.

The complete list of Riposte Capital trades based on 13F SEC filings

These positions were updated on August 14th based on the fund’s latest 13F filing. Quickly find out what the most recently closed or increased positions are.

Security Shares Owned Value Allocation
Silverbow Res Inc
67.40%
815,000
$30,831,450,000 16.01%
EQT Corp
Opened
525,000
$19,414,500,000 10.08%
Uber Technologies Inc
104.00%
255,000
$18,533,400,000 9.62%
First Ctzns Bancshares Inc N
40.00%
10,500
$17,677,905,000 9.18%
Palo Alto Networks Inc
Opened
45,000
$15,255,450,000 7.92%
APi Group Corporation
33.33%
400,000
$15,052,000,000 7.81%
Enerplus Corporation
Closed
750,000
$14,727,695,000
Vistra Corp
Opened
165,000
$14,186,700,000 7.37%
Sharkninja Inc
41.67%
175,000
$13,151,250,000 6.83%
Spotify Technology S.A.
30.00%
35,000
$10,982,650,000 5.70%
Wisdomtree Tr
Closed
100,000
$10,850,000,000
Gap, Inc.
Opened
400,000
$9,556,000,000 4.96%
Dave Busters Entmt Inc
Closed
150,000
$9,390,000,000
XPO Inc
Closed
75,000
$9,152,250,000
American Eagle Outfitters In
Closed
350,000
$9,026,500,000
Constellation Energy Corp
12.50%
45,000
$9,012,150,000 4.68%
Spirit Aerosystems Holdings Inc
Closed
215,000
$7,755,050,000
Quanta Svcs Inc
Opened
30,000
$7,622,700,000 3.96%
Ingersoll-Rand Inc
Closed
80,000
$7,596,000,000
MYR Group Inc
9.09%
50,000
$6,785,500,000 3.52%
Cogent Communications Hldgs
Closed
100,000
$6,533,000,000
Canadian Pacific Kansas City
Closed
50,000
$4,408,500,000
Ftai Infrastructure Inc
Opened
500,000
$4,315,000,000 2.24%
LGI Homes Inc
Closed
3,000
$349,110,000
Vornado Rlty Tr
Closed
10,000
$287,700,000
Spdr Sp 500 Etf Tr
Opened
600,000
$243,000,000 0.13%
No transactions found
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