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The Smart Money Just Doubled Down

Aug 25, 2026

This video analyzes the latest 13F filings from top investors, focusing on Bill Ackman's recent trades. Ackman has initiated new positions in companies like Netflix, Visa, Mastercard, Alcon Labs, Intercontinental Exchange, and S&P Global, viewing them as established businesses with recurring demand and potential AI-era toll roads. He also increased his stakes in Meta, Microsoft, and Uber while selling his Google position to fund other AI stocks, emphasizing a search for value and a reasonable price even in growth sectors. The creator highlights Ackman's strategy of seeking conviction buys at attractive valuations, avoiding overpaying even for promising companies.

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DALBullishMedium ConvictionSignal-backedSecondary

Berkshire Hathaway invested another $1.6 billion into Delta Airlines, highlighting its strong operations and growth in a challenging year for the airline industry.

ACONBullishMedium ConvictionSignal-backedSecondary

Berkshire Hathaway added over $4 billion to its stake in LAR Corp, another homebuilder, positioning it as a Buffett-style investment to address the housing deficit.

NVRBullishMedium ConvictionSignal-backedSecondary

Berkshire Hathaway owns NVR, a homebuilder, which is presented as a Buffett-style option to invest in the housing deficit.

GOOGBullishHigh ConvictionSignal-backedPrimary

Berkshire Hathaway's largest move was adding $17 billion to Alphabet, a position initiated by Warren Buffett himself.

ARMNeutralMedium ConvictionSignal-backedSecondary

SoftBank owns around 90% of ARM Holdings, a competitor to Nvidia and Intel, representing a significant bet that could increase in value if ARM grows.

FOXBearishMedium ConvictionSignal-backedSecondary

Masayoshi Son completely exited his position in 21 Capital.

COFBullishLow ConvictionResearch Only

Masayoshi Son opened a small new position in Capital One.

SYMBullishMedium ConvictionSignal-backedSecondary

Symbotic is Masayoshi Son's second-largest US position and is part of his significant investments in the AI space.

INTCBullishHigh ConvictionSignal-backedPrimary

Masayoshi Son has invested $12 billion, representing 66% of his US portfolio, into Intel, making it his largest US bet.

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NVDA
sell opened Aug 25, 2026
-2.30%
INTC
buy opened Aug 25, 2026
+7.16%
GOOG
buy opened Aug 25, 2026
-7.72%
SPGI
buy opened Aug 25, 2026
+3.68%
ICE
buy opened Aug 25, 2026
-3.92%