Quaero Capital S.A. 13F annual report

Quaero Capital S.A. is an investment fund managing more than $45.2 billion ran by Marcus Tang. There are currently 26 companies in Mr. Tang’s portfolio. The largest investments include Taiwan Semiconductor Mfg Ltd and First Solar Inc, together worth $9.14 billion.

$45.2 billion Assets Under Management (AUM)

As of 29th July 2024, Quaero Capital S.A.’s top holding is 29,984 shares of Taiwan Semiconductor Mfg Ltd currently worth over $5.21 billion and making up 11.5% of the portfolio value. In addition, the fund holds 17,404 shares of First Solar Inc worth $3.92 billion, whose value grew 52.4% in the past six months. The third-largest holding is Linde Plc worth $3.4 billion and the next is Eaton Corp Plc worth $3.15 billion, with 10,052 shares owned.

Currently, Quaero Capital S.A.'s portfolio is worth at least $45.2 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 Quaero Capital S.A.

The Quaero Capital S.A. office and employees reside in Geneve, Switzerland. According to the last 13-F report filed with the SEC, Marcus Tang serves as the Head of Operations at Quaero Capital S.A..

Recent trades

In the most recent 13F filing, Quaero Capital S.A. revealed that it had opened a new position in NextEra Inc and bought 35,165 shares worth $2.49 billion. This means they effectively own approximately 0.1% of the company. NextEra Inc makes up 22.1% of the fund's Utilities sector allocation and has decreased its share price by approximately 0.1% in the past year.

The investment fund also strengthened its position in Eaton Corp Plc by buying 6,610 additional shares. This makes their stake in Eaton Corp Plc total 10,052 shares worth $3.15 billion.

On the other hand, there are companies that Quaero Capital S.A. is getting rid of from its portfolio. Quaero Capital S.A. closed its position in Waste Mgmt Inc Del on 5th August 2024. It sold the previously owned 4,950 shares for $1.06 billion. Marcus Tang also disclosed a decreased stake in Taiwan Semiconductor Mfg Ltd by approximately 0.1%. This leaves the value of the investment at $5.21 billion and 29,984 shares.

One of the smallest hedge funds

The two most similar investment funds to Quaero Capital S.A. are Park Avenue Institutional Advisers and Ulrich Consultants & Investment. They manage $45.3 billion and $44.7 billion respectively.


Marcus Tang investment strategy

Quaero Capital S.A.’s portfolio is diversified across 7 sectors. Currently, their heaviest sector is Utilities — making up 24.9% of the total portfolio value. The fund focuses on investments in the United States as 53.8% 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 42% of the total holdings value. On the other hand, small-cap stocks make up only 3.8% of the portfolio. The average market cap of the portfolio companies is close to $44.1 billion.

The complete list of Quaero Capital S.A. trades based on 13F SEC filings

These positions were updated on August 5th 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
Taiwan Semiconductor Mfg Ltd
7.10%
29,984
$5,211,519,000 11.53%
First Solar Inc
16.64%
17,404
$3,923,906,000 8.68%
Linde Plc.
29.04%
7,757
$3,403,849,000 7.53%
Eaton Corp Plc
192.04%
10,052
$3,151,805,000 6.97%
Hannon Armstrong Sust Infr C
13.33%
89,220
$2,640,912,000 5.84%
NextEra Energy Inc
Opened
35,165
$2,490,034,000 5.51%
Nextracker Inc
83.21%
50,117
$2,349,485,000 5.20%
Enphase Energy Inc
28.59%
19,457
$1,940,057,000 4.29%
Waste Connections Inc
Opened
10,040
$1,760,614,000 3.89%
Ferrovial Se
Opened
44,946
$1,746,276,000 3.86%
Equinix Inc
No change
2,185
$1,653,171,000 3.66%
Clean Harbors, Inc.
Opened
6,072
$1,373,183,000 3.04%
Vertiv Holdings Co
Opened
15,220
$1,317,595,000 2.91%
Republic Svcs Inc
29.19%
6,762
$1,314,127,000 2.91%
PG&E Corp.
63.78%
71,900
$1,255,374,000 2.78%
Targa Res Corp
No change
9,650
$1,242,727,000 2.75%
Centerpoint Energy Inc.
41.55%
37,476
$1,161,006,000 2.57%
Hubbell Inc.
Opened
3,118
$1,139,567,000 2.52%
Brookfield Renewable Corporation
Opened
40,030
$1,136,051,000 2.51%
GFL Environmental Inc.
18.04%
27,620
$1,075,247,000 2.38%
Waste Mgmt Inc Del
Closed
4,950
$1,055,093,000
American Tower Corp.
No change
5,400
$1,049,652,000 2.32%
Sempra
No change
10,130
$770,488,000 1.70%
Canadian Pacific Kansas City
No change
7,900
$622,238,000 1.38%
Canadian Natl Ry Co
No change
5,200
$614,552,000 1.36%
Sunrun Inc
22.66%
44,375
$526,288,000 1.16%
Bloom Energy Corp
Closed
35,636
$400,549,000
MP Materials Corp.
24.17%
26,978
$343,430,000 0.76%
SBA Communications Corp
Closed
1,239
$268,491,000
No transactions found
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