Nathaniel Simons - Meritage Group Options Holdings (Q4 2018)
As of Dec 31, 2018, the Meritage Group portfolio disclosed options positions in its latest SEC 13F filing reported on May 14, 2026. These filings include call and put options tied to underlying equity holdings, providing a deeper look at the fund's use of derivatives for exposure and hedging.
The reported options activity included 1 call contract and 2 put contracts across companies such as SPDR S&P 500 (SPY), Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ), Electronic Arts Inc. (EA). Options positions can signal strategies around hedging risk, enhancing leverage, or adjusting portfolio exposure during market shifts.
Options Positions
Showing 3 of 3 positions.
| Quarter | Symbol | Company | Option | Contracts | Notional Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2018 | SPY | SPDR S&P 500 | PUT | 1,000,000 | $249,920.00 |
| Q4 2018 | VZ | Verizon Communications Inc. | PUT | 500,000 | $28,110.00 |
| Q4 2018 | EA | Electronic Arts Inc. | CALL | 200 | $16.00 |
Note: Notional value represents the total exposure of the options position.