Maverick Capital
Maverick Capital is a well-known hedge fund managing private investment funds exclusively for qualified investors. Founded in 1993 by Tiger Cub Lee Ainslie, the firm has been dedicated to the preservation and growth of their investors' capital. Maverick Capital emphasizes deep fundamental analysis, examining free cash flow relative to enterprise value, and rigorous assessment of management teams. The firm blends deep fundamental research, sector-based teamwork, and valuation-driven long/short strategies to pursue sustainable alpha.
ABOUT MAVERICK CAPITAL
Maverick Capital is a prominent hedge fund investing across global liquid equity markets excluding bonds, currencies, and commodities.
Its expertise lies in deep fundamental research, sector specialization, and rigorous valuation discipline.
Recently, the hedge fund made bets on AI hardware and technology names such as Nvidia, Meta, and Amazon within its top holdings.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Long/Short Equity Investing.
Maverick’s primary area of expertise is in long/short equity investing, buying undervalued stocks and shorting overvalued ones to generate alpha regardless of market direction.
Sector Expertise via Dedicated Teams.
The firm divides its research teams by sector: tech, consumer, healthcare, financial services, industrials, and telecommunications and media.
Fundamental Research & Valuation.
Maverick is known for extensive, bottom-up fundamental research that drives its stock selection. Analysts typically cover only a few companies to ensure deep knowledge.
Risk Management.
Long and short positions are often matched within the same sector to neutralize macro risks. Tight risk controls are used to limit losses and avoid excessive correlation with benchmarks.
Thematic & Opportunistic Investing.
While the core is valuation-driven, Maverick has demonstrated opportunistic expertise in thematic investing, especially in artificial intelligence, healthcare innovation, and housing macro shorts.