Viking Global Investors Activity Analysis: Q2 2026 Portfolio Shifts
Ole Andreas Halvorsen's Viking Global Investors significantly reshaped its portfolio in the second quarter of 2026, increasing stakes in companies like META and AMZN while reducing holdings in others such as UBS.
As part of its ongoing investment strategy, Viking Global Investors, led by Ole Andreas Halvorsen, saw substantial changes in its portfolio holdings during the second quarter ending June 30, 2026. The firm demonstrated a clear pattern of favoring companies with strong recent performance and significant share increases.
Among the most notable purchases this quarter were positions in META PLATFORMS INC, where Viking increased its stake by 75.76%, acquiring an additional 805,004 shares. Similarly, a major buying activity was observed in AMAZON COM INC, with the investor adding over 2,505,434 shares, representing a significant increase of approximately 209.58% from the previous period.
Viking also showed interest in other sectors through its buying activities. The firm significantly boosted its position in CARVANA CO, increasing shares by 343.24%, a massive addition of nearly 9.5 million new shares to the existing holding. Furthermore, purchases were noted for companies like GENERAL MTRS CO and INTERACTIVE BROKERS GROUP INC, although these additions did not reach the same magnitude as the META or AMZN buys.
In contrast, Viking Global Investors also conducted significant sales during this period. The largest reduction was seen in its position of UBS GROUP AG, where it sold a substantial 73.32% stake (equivalent to over 6.6 million shares), reducing the allocation from previous levels.
Other notable selling activities included reductions in DISNEY WALT CO, where Viking decreased its position by approximately 46.17%, and exits from positions like DEUTSCHE BK AG (DB), which saw a reduction of over half its stake (-58.86%) or TRADEWEB MKTS INC, where the position was drastically reduced by nearly 89%.
The overall portfolio adjustments reflect Viking's focus on capitalizing on strong performers and exiting positions that may not align with current market dynamics or investment thesis. The firm appears to be actively managing its holdings, prioritizing growth stocks like META and AMZN while strategically reducing exposure in areas such as traditional banking (UBS) or consumer media.