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Comments On Stanley Druckenmiller’s f13 portfolio Update

Druckenmiller follows a top-down, macro-driven, and opportunistic strategy. It uses big-picture macro calls, then zeroes in on bottom-up stock selection.

He and his team identify secular trends and dislocations (like in healthcare, semiconductors, energy), then construct concentrated, asymmetric bets across sectors.

Historically, they also use leverage, hedges, and derivatives, though these aren’t visible in the 13F. The goal is to generate outsized returns by flexibly shifting capital toward high-conviction names while dynamically managing risk.

What’s the takeaway from the SD’s updated portfolio?

• Sharpened focus – Q1 the fund go from 78 to 52 reported positions and a ~$663 M reduction in equity exposure, shifting toward quality names.
• Biggest stakes – Natera (15.7%), Teva (+65%), Coupang (+5%), Woodward, and Philip Morris trimmed.
• New allocations – Major adds in DocuSign, Taiwan Semiconductor (+457%), Insmed (+131%), CCC Intelligent, EQT, Caesars, Roku, Twilio, Capital One, BridgeBio, more.
• Sector tilt – Rotation into tech infrastructure (TSMC, DocuSign, Twilio), energy & natural resources (EQT, Chesapeake, Antero), with selective healthcare and consumer positions.
• Alpha signals – The push into TSM and Insmed might suggest confidence in semiconductor demand and specialized healthcare growth (has been a theme in Druckenmiller’s previous interviews). The exits from airlines and big tech suggest macro or valuation-driven rebalancing.

Is there any deviation in the Duquesne (DV) investing pattern in the latest portfolio update?

Not fundamentally; it remains classic Druckenmiller: concentrated high-conviction positions, large sector shifts, and opportunistic entries/exits.

Q1 2025 suggests an agile rotation, but the strategy’s essence (macro-first, stock-picking/bottom-up second) remains unchanged.

So no major shift, just an updated expression of his model.

Final caveat on 13F filings

13Fs show only disclosed long equity positions 45 days after quarter-end, and omit derivatives, short positions, leverage, private/venture stakes, and timing nuance around builds/liquidations. As such, it’s important for investors curious about institutional flows to not overweight any given line item as if it were the full scope of Druckenmiller’s strategy.