Hedge fund billionaires made significant moves with Apple and Tesla stocks quarter.

From Nasdaq: 2025-04-01 04:02:00

In the fourth quarter, hedge fund billionaires made significant moves with Apple and Tesla stocks. Izzy Englander of Millennium Management cut his stake in Apple by 9% but increased his stake in Tesla by 195%. Dan Loeb of Third Point sold his entire stake in Apple but boosted his Tesla position by 25%. David Shaw of D.E. Shaw trimmed his Apple stake by 30% and increased his Tesla stake by 188%.

Apple’s investment thesis revolves around its dominant position in smartphone sales, supported by strong pricing power and a range of complementary services. However, the introduction of Apple Intelligence AI features has not generated significant consumer interest, leading to lackluster financial results in the first quarter of fiscal 2025.

Tesla faced challenges in 2024, with its first-ever decline in annual deliveries and market share losses. The company reported a 2% increase in revenue in the fourth quarter, but operating margin contracted and net income rose marginally. Market share losses have accelerated in 2025, particularly in Europe and China.

Despite challenges, Tesla CEO Elon Musk remains optimistic about launching more affordable models and autonomous ride-sharing services. Analysts have revised their earnings growth estimates for Tesla downward due to demand and political uncertainties, making the current valuation of 108 times earnings appear expensive.

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