- Jim Chanos’ 13F portfolio value increased from $309M to $420M this quarter.
- Kynikos increased iShares Russell 2000 Index ETF and SPDR S&P Midcap 400 ETF significantly over the last three quarters. Together, the two stakes are at ~40% of the portfolio.
Jim Chanos’ 13F portfolio increased ~36% from $309M to $420M
this quarter. Recent 13F reports show around 45 positions. As Kynikos is
focused on short-selling, his long positions covered in the 13F are probably
hedged. For an introduction to short-selling, check-out the book "Short Stories from the Stock Market:
Uncovering Common Themes Behind Falling Stocks to Find Uncommon Short Ideas".
Below is a spreadsheet that shows the changes to Jim Chanos'
Kynikos US long portfolio holdings as of Q4 2016. To have an idea of how the
holdings have progressed click on our previous update:
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following the best hedge fund picks, check out our book Profiting from Hedge Funds: Winning
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