David Einhorn
Greenlight Capital
David Einhorn is the founder and manager of Greenlight Capital, an American hedge fund established in 1996. Renowned for his investment acumen, Einhorn gained significant recognition for his short selling of Lehman Brothers stock prior to the firm's collapse in 2008. His investment philosophy often emphasizes value investing and a rigorous analysis of corporate fundamentals, which has led to notable successes and challenges throughout his career. Greenlight Capital primarily invests in publicly traded North American equities and corporate debt, employing a strategy that includes both long and short positions. The firm is characterized by its analytical approach and has been involved in high-profile market events, including a significant insider trading case in 2012. Under Einhorn's leadership, Greenlight has developed a reputation for its focused investment strategies and a commitment to transparency in its disclosures. The disclosed trading record for Greenlight Capital reveals a dynamic portfolio management approach, with a total of 835 disclosures from August 14, 2020, to February 14, 2024. During this period, the firm has executed 268 position increases, 248 reductions, and 151 exits, with reported amounts ranging from $592.4 million to -$65.2 million. This activity highlights Einhorn's strategic adjustments in response to market conditions and investment opportunities.
Performance
Estimated 1Y return chains four quarterly returns using each quarter's disclosed 13F holdings and available quarter-end prices from Dec 30, 2022, 7:00 PM EST through Dec 30, 2023, 7:00 PM EST. Unpriced positions are excluded, price coverage is shown, and a missing 13F period is treated as an empty disclosed portfolio. Adjusted prices are used when available. It is not an official fund return.