Paul Isaac - Arbiter Partners Capital Management Portfolio (Q2 2026)

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Arbiter Partners Capital Management, Paul Isaac, has built a concentrated portfolio of 34 publicly traded holdings with a total market value of $187.15M, according to the SEC 13F filed on Sep 15, 2026 (holdings as of quarter-end Jun 30, 2026). This analysis examines that filing to understand the investment strategy and recent portfolio adjustments.

The portfolio demonstrates a concentrated approach to stock selection, with the top holding representing 37.7% of the total portfolio value. The top 5 holdings account for 60.4% 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

34
Total Holdings
$187.1M
Portfolio Value
Jun 30, 2026
Latest Filing
37.7%
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 37.7% of the total portfolio, valued at $70.6M.

Rank Symbol Company Value Portfolio % Change
1 GRAL GRAIL INC $70.6M 37.7% -0.0%
2 GEF-B GREIF INC-CL B $18.1M 9.7% -0.6%
3 CRBG COREBRIDGE FINANCIAL INC $11.4M 6.1% +70.0%
4 OPY OPPENHEIMER HOLDINGS-CL A $7.0M 3.8% +21.1%
5 SPNT SIRIUSPOINT LTD $5.8M 3.1% +20.8%

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 106 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
ARVN Arvinas, Inc. +294,594 Jun 30, 2026 BUY
CRBG Corebridge Financial Inc. +163,500 Jun 30, 2026 BUY
NAVI Navient Corporation +150,000 Jun 30, 2026 BUY
VOXR Vox Royalty Corp. -98,000 Jun 30, 2026 SELL
ODV Osisko Development Corp. +75,000 Jun 30, 2026 BUY
OPRT Oportun Financial Corporation -70,000 Jun 30, 2026 SELL
SHG Shinhan Financial Group Co Ltd +67,169 Jun 30, 2026 BUY
GNW Genworth Financial Inc +52,724 Jun 30, 2026 BUY
SPNT SiriusPoint +41,700 Jun 30, 2026 BUY
MRT Marti Technologies +36,822 Jun 30, 2026 BUY

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 20,600 $8.7M Jun 30, 2026
ABR Arbor Realty Trust PUT 135,700 $735.5K Jun 30, 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 0.0% 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 106 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 Jun 30, 2026 reflects a strategic approach to equity investing with 34 holdings valued at $187.1M. 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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