Viking Global Investors' Q1 2026 Portfolio Highlights: Major Buys in Visa, Tesla
Viking Global Investors' portfolio analysis for Q1 2026 shows significant increases in Visa and Tesla, alongside decreases in Apple and Taiwan Semiconductor.
Ole Andreas Halvorsen of Viking Global Investors saw substantial changes in their portfolio during the first quarter of 2026, as indicated by the latest filing data. The total portfolio value stands at approximately $34.8 billion as of March 31, 2026.
The most notable buying activity during this period was the significant increase in Visa Inc. (V). Viking added 2,343,980 shares, representing a 58.83% increase from the previous quarter. This brings Visa's allocation in the portfolio to 5.35%. Similarly, Tesla Inc. (TSLA) saw a substantial increase with 793,820 additional shares purchased, resulting in a 46.7% increase in holdings and a 2.59% portfolio allocation. Fortive Corporation (FTV) also showed strong buying interest, with a 16.91% increase in shares and a 3.48% allocation.
On the selling side, Apple Inc. (AAPL) experienced the most significant decrease, with 1,266,085 shares sold, leading to a 26.06% reduction in its portfolio allocation down to 2.55%. This was followed by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSM), which saw a 9.15% decrease in shares, reducing its allocation to 4.22%. Air Products and Chemicals (APD) and Sherwin-Williams (SHW) also saw modest reductions, while McDonald's (MCD) and Disney (DIS) maintained relatively stable positions, with only minor changes in share count.
No new positions were disclosed in this filing, as all stocks mentioned appear to be either existing holdings or previously held positions. Similarly, no positions appear to have been fully exited during this quarter.
For more detailed information on Ole Andreas Halvorsen's investment activities, please visit Viking Global Investors' profile. You can also explore the individual stock positions, such as Visa Inc., Tesla Inc., and Apple Inc., on our platform.