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Peter Thiel's $74M Shake-Up: Slashes Tesla, Bets Big on Microsoft and Apple

https://www.13radar.com/guru/peter-thiel
3•EvansWilson•1mo ago

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EvansWilson•1mo ago
The "Don of the PayPal Mafia" is making a massive pivot. Known for his contrarian bets and early venture capital wins, Peter Thiel’s latest public equity moves suggest a dramatic change in sentiment toward the electric vehicle market and a newfound embrace of established tech giants.

According to the latest filings, Thiel has radically restructured his holdings, moving away from volatility and parking capital in the world’s most stable tech fortresses.

Inside the Peter Thiel portfolio 2025

The most striking aspect of the Peter Thiel portfolio 2025 update is its concentration. The portfolio is currently comprised of just three major stocks, totaling approximately $74.4 million in value.

Unlike the diversified approach of many hedge funds, Thiel is making high-conviction bets. However, the composition has shifted from pure disruption to what looks like a "flight to safety." The portfolio is now balanced between retaining a foothold in Tesla while aggressively entering the AI and consumer tech establishment.

The Tesla Exodus: Cutting Exposure by 76%

The biggest headline is the massive sell-off in Tesla (TSLA). While Tesla remains the largest single holding at 38.83% of the portfolio (valued at ~$28.9 million), Thiel has hit the sell button hard. The data shows a reduction of -76.16%, shedding over 207,000 shares. After holding the stock for roughly nine months, this massive reduction suggests the tech visionary sees limited upside or increased risk in the EV sector heading into 2026.

The New Bets: Microsoft and Apple

Where did the Tesla money go? Straight into the two biggest companies in the world.

Microsoft (MSFT): This is now the second-largest holding, making up 34.09% of the portfolio ($25.3M). This "New Buy" of 49,000 shares is a clear bet on Microsoft's dominance in enterprise AI and cloud computing. Apple (AAPL): Thiel also opened a new position in Apple, buying 79,181 shares valued at over $20 million (27.08% of the portfolio).

What It Means for Investors

The signal from the Peter Thiel portfolio 2025 data is unmistakable: Defensive Growth. By dumping a speculative, high-volatility asset like Tesla in favor of the cash-flow kings Microsoft and Apple, Thiel seems to be preparing for a market environment where stability and entrenched moats win over pure speculation. If one of Silicon Valley’s boldest risk-takers is running for safety, should you be doing the same?

gnabgib•1mo ago
Weird you posted on this domain as a commenter last time? https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45950061
ggm•1mo ago
$74m isn't a big bet for a billionaire. He's estimated to be worth $20b. It's 0.4% of his holdings. It's not even transformational for the entities being bought and sold. It smells like slow news day.

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