Marty Whitman - Third Avenue Management Portfolio (Q1 2026)

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Third Avenue Management, Marty Whitman, has built a diversified portfolio of 53 publicly traded holdings with a total market value of $616.0M as of Mar 31, 2026. This comprehensive analysis examines the latest 13F filing data to understand the investment strategy and recent portfolio adjustments.

The portfolio demonstrates a concentrated approach to stock selection, with the top holding representing 12.5% of the total portfolio value. The top 5 holdings account for 37.8% of the overall portfolio allocation.

Recent portfolio activity shows 10 significant position adjustments, indicating active portfolio management and strategic repositioning. These changes reflect the investor's response to market conditions and evolving investment thesis.

Portfolio Statistics

53
Total Holdings
$616.0M
Portfolio Value
Mar 31, 2026
Latest Filing
12.5%
Largest Position

Top Holdings Analysis

The portfolio's top holdings reveal the investor's core investment thesis and sector preferences. The largest position in Tidewater Inc. (TDW) represents 12.5% of the total portfolio, valued at $77.0M.

Rank Symbol Company Value Portfolio % Change
1 TDW Tidewater Inc. $77.0M 12.5% +5.5%
2 VAL Valaris Ltd. $49.8M 8.1% -13.0%
3 BCC Boise Cascade Company $42.6M 6.9% +30.7%
4 HCC Warrior Met Coal Inc. $33.9M 5.5% -37.6%
5 HOG Harley-Davidson Inc $29.6M 4.8% +100.0%

For a complete analysis of all holdings and detailed portfolio breakdown by sector and market cap, visit our comprehensive holdings page.

Recent Portfolio Activity

Recent portfolio adjustments provide insights into the investor's evolving strategy and market outlook. The following table shows the top 10 most significant position changes from recent reporting periods (out of 143 total transactions), sorted by the magnitude of change.

For a complete history of all portfolio transactions and detailed activity analysis, visit our comprehensive activity page.

Symbol Company Quantity Change Date Action
HOG Harley-Davidson, Inc. +1,462,670 Mar 31, 2026 BUY
RHI Robert Half Inc. +903,905 Mar 31, 2026 BUY
AMBC Ambac Financial Group, Inc. +559,118 Mar 31, 2026 BUY
BKD Brookdale Senior Living Inc. +463,664 Mar 31, 2026 BUY
LXU LSB Industries, Inc. -408,351 Mar 31, 2026 SELL
CTLP Cantaloupe, Inc. -370,013 Mar 31, 2026 SELL
DB Deutsche Bank -337,193 Mar 31, 2026 SELL
FPH Five Point Holdings, LLC -252,755 Mar 31, 2026 SELL
HCC Warrior Met Coal, Inc. -219,318 Mar 31, 2026 SELL
CPRX Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. +210,161 Mar 31, 2026 BUY

Investment Strategy Insights

Third Avenue Management's investment approach can be analyzed through several key metrics. The portfolio's concentration in top holdings suggests a high-conviction investment strategy, with significant positions in companies that align with the investor's long-term thesis.

The largest position in Tidewater Inc. (TDW) demonstrates strong conviction in this particular investment opportunity. Recent activity shows a increase of 5.5% in this position, indicating active portfolio management and strategic positioning.

Portfolio turnover can be assessed through recent activity patterns. The 10 most significant transactions shown here (out of 143 total transactions) suggest a highly active approach to portfolio management, with frequent strategic adjustments and position changes.

Additional Analysis

Complete Holdings

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Trading Activity

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Performance Metrics

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Sector Allocation

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Third Avenue Management's portfolio as of Mar 31, 2026 reflects a strategic approach to equity investing with 53 holdings valued at $616.0M. The concentrated position in Tidewater Inc. and other top holdings demonstrates the investor's confidence in specific investment themes and long-term value creation opportunities. Recent activity indicates ongoing portfolio optimization and strategic repositioning.

For the most current portfolio data and detailed analysis, refer to the latest SEC 13F filings and our comprehensive holdings and activity pages, which are updated regularly with the latest filing information.

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