Paul Isaac - Arbiter Partners Capital Management Portfolio (Q1 2026)

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Arbiter Partners Capital Management, Paul Isaac, has built a diversified portfolio of 35 publicly traded holdings with a total market value of $147.4M 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 36.3% of the total portfolio value. The top 5 holdings account for 59.8% 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

35
Total Holdings
$147.4M
Portfolio Value
Mar 31, 2026
Latest Filing
36.3%
Largest Position

Top Holdings Analysis

The portfolio's top holdings reveal the investor's core investment thesis and sector preferences. The largest position in GRAIL INC (GRAL) represents 36.3% of the total portfolio, valued at $53.5M.

Rank Symbol Company Value Portfolio % Change
1 GRAL GRAIL INC $53.5M 36.3% -0.1%
2 GEF-B GREIF INC-CL B $17.1M 11.6% -1.0%
3 ODV OSISKO DEVELOPMENT CORP $6.8M 4.6% +122.6%
4 CRBG COREBRIDGE FINANCIAL INC $5.6M 3.8% -13.5%
5 STXS STEREOTAXIS INC $5.3M 3.6% -

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 109 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
ODV Osisko Development Corp. +1,149,642 Mar 31, 2026 BUY
ARVN Arvinas, Inc. -452,789 Mar 31, 2026 SELL
NAVI Navient Corporation +357,454 Mar 31, 2026 BUY
SHG Shinhan Financial Group Co Ltd -138,169 Mar 31, 2026 SELL
573134103 Marti Technologies +56,319 Mar 31, 2026 BUY
OPRT Oportun Financial Corporation +50,997 Mar 31, 2026 BUY
LILAK Liberty Latin America Ltd -50,000 Mar 31, 2026 SELL
CRBG Corebridge Financial Inc. -36,400 Mar 31, 2026 SELL
SNDA Sonida Senior Living, Inc. -30,593 Mar 31, 2026 SELL
00000NANA Burford Capital -27,000 Mar 31, 2026 SELL

Options Activity

Options trading activity provides insights into the investor's derivative strategies and hedging approaches. The following table shows options positions from the latest reporting period, sorted by notional value.

Symbol Company Type Contracts Notional Value Date
TSLA Tesla, Inc. PUT 49,400 $18.4M Mar 31, 2026
ABR Arbor Realty Trust PUT 419,700 $3.2M Mar 31, 2026
GOOGL Alphabet Inc. CALL 9,800 $2.8M Mar 31, 2026
MET MetLife, Inc. CALL 20,000 $1.4M Mar 31, 2026
AAPL Apple Inc. PUT 4,900 $1.2M Mar 31, 2026

Note: Notional value represents the total exposure value of the options position. For a complete analysis of all options strategies and historical options activity, visit our comprehensive options page.

Investment Strategy Insights

Arbiter Partners Capital 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 GRAIL INC (GRAL) demonstrates strong conviction in this particular investment opportunity. Recent activity shows a decrease of 0.1% 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 109 total transactions) suggest a highly active approach to portfolio management, with frequent strategic adjustments and position changes.

Additional Analysis

Arbiter Partners Capital Management's portfolio as of Mar 31, 2026 reflects a strategic approach to equity investing with 35 holdings valued at $147.4M. The concentrated position in GRAIL 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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