Capula's Q1 Investment Strategy
Capula Management boosts investments across Lazard, Electronic Arts, Clearwater Analytics, and Allison Transmission
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54.8% of Lazard's stock is owned by institutional investors, highlighting Lazard's status as a heavily held name among institutions alongside Capula's new 55,093-share stake (about $2.34 million).
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Electronic Arts is Capula's 18th-largest holding, comprising about 0.2% of its portfolio after Capula added 15,948 shares to bring its total to 148,098 (roughly $30.19 million).
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Capula boosted its stake in Clearwater Analytics by 2,052.9% to 2,677,322 shares, making it Capula's 4th-biggest position with an approximate value of $63.32 million (about 0.5% of the portfolio).
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Allison Transmission shares are heavily institutional-owned (about 96.9%), and Capula established a new position of 33,692 shares worth roughly $3.94 million in the first quarter.
Capula Management Ltd made a string of bold portfolio moves in the first quarter, dramatically expanding its stake in Clearwater Analytics by more than 2,000% while also adding positions in Lazard, Electronic Arts, and Allison Transmission, according to Watchlist News.
The buying spree shows Capula casting a wide net across finance, gaming, software analytics, and auto parts — signaling a broad, opportunistic strategy heading into mid-year.
Clearwater Analytics Surge Becomes Capula's Fourth-Biggest Position
Capula's biggest move was in Clearwater Analytics (CWAN). The firm bought 2,552,962 new shares in Q1, bringing its total to 2,677,322 shares. That is a 2,052.9% increase. The position is now worth about $63.32 million, according to Watchlist News.
That surge makes CWAN Capula's 4th-largest holding, representing roughly 0.5% of its entire portfolio. The move signals strong conviction in Clearwater's cloud-based analytics platform, which serves insurance and investment firms.
Electronic Arts Climbs to Capula's 18th-Largest Holding
Capula added 15,948 shares of Electronic Arts in Q1, lifting its total to 148,098 shares. That is a 12.1% increase. The stake is now worth roughly $30.19 million, Watchlist News reported.
EA now ranks as Capula's 18th-biggest holding, making up about 0.2% of its portfolio. The gaming giant has faced a tough stretch, but institutional buyers like Capula appear to see value at current levels.
New Stakes in Lazard and Allison Transmission Round Out the Quarter
Capula opened a fresh position in Lazard (LAZ), buying 55,093 shares worth about $2.34 million. Lazard already has 54.8% of its stock held by institutions, showing it is a popular name among big money managers, according to Watchlist News.
Capula also picked up 33,692 shares of Allison Transmission (ALSN), valued at around $3.94 million. Allison is heavily owned by institutions — about 96.9% of its shares are in institutional hands. Both moves are new positions, started from scratch in Q1.
Capula's Diversified Strategy Spans Finance, Gaming, and Auto Parts
Taken together, Capula's Q1 moves show a firm reaching across very different industries. It bought into an investment bank (Lazard), a video game maker (EA), an analytics software company (Clearwater), and an auto parts firm (Allison). The four positions add up to roughly $99.79 million in new or expanded exposure.
Capula also bought 630,191 shares of International Money Express (IMXI) in Q1, worth about $9.96 million, further showing its wide-ranging approach. The firm appears to favor high-conviction bets spread across sectors rather than concentrating in one area, according to Watchlist News.
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