Carl Icahn - Icahn Capital Management Investment Strategy (Jun 30, 2025)
As of Jun 30, 2025, the Icahn Capital Management portfolio managed by Carl Icahn demonstrates a sophisticated investment approach with 28 positions and an average holding period of 3027 quarters. The strategy focuses on Basic Materials, Communication Services, Consumer Cyclical, Consumer Defensive, Energy, Financial Services, Healthcare, Industrials, Technology, Utilities sectors with a typical position size of 8.4% of the portfolio.
The portfolio's risk management approach includes a maximum position size of 8.37% and sector diversification of 10%, exemplified by the case study of Icahn Enterprises LP (IEP). This strategic framework provides insights into Carl Icahn's investment philosophy, risk management practices, and long-term value creation approach.
Investment Strategy Metrics
Key metrics revealing investment style, risk management, and performance characteristics
| Metric | Value | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holding Period | 8.3 years | Style | Average duration positions are maintained |
| Position Count | 28 | Style | Number of active positions in portfolio |
| Position Size | 8.4% | Risk | Typical allocation per position |
| Win Rate | 51.1% | Performance | Percentage of profitable positions |
| Average Return | 506.2% | Performance | Mean return across positions |
| Sharpe Ratio | 0.08 | Performance | Return per unit of risk taken |
Investment Case Study: Icahn Enterprises LP (IEP)
6/30/2020 - 10/8/2025
Performance Metrics
Total Return: -78.52%
Holding Period: 1926 days
Max Position Size: $6,696,054,489.00
Position Weight: 58.54%
Key Events
Investment Thesis
Entry Context: Initial position established based on fundamental analysis
Sector Conditions: Favorable market conditions in the sector
- Market volatility
- Sector-specific risks
Key Learnings
- Position sizing is critical for portfolio management
- Important to monitor sector exposure