The divergence between active value buyers (Farallon, Pentwater) and quant/hedge fund sellers (Citadel, Bridgewater, D.E. Shaw, Adage) suggests a thesis split on Liberty Broadband's Charter stake monetization timeline. Monitor for any 13D filings or M&A announcements that could resolve the discount to NAV. The cluster is dominated by active managers on both sides, so the net signal is ambiguous — wait for a catalyst before taking directional exposure.
Executive Summary
A mixed institutional cluster in LBRDK for Q3 2024 shows $127.6M in net buying from 19 buyers versus $47.2M in net selling from 15 sellers. Notable new positions from Farallon Capital Management ($51.0M) and Pentwater Capital Management ($15.5M) signal conviction, while heavy trimming by quant funds (Citadel, Bridgewater, D.E. Shaw) and Adage Capital ($27.6M exit) creates a tug-of-war. The cluster reflects divergent views on Liberty Broadband's Charter Communications stake and potential M&A catalysts.
Key Financial Metrics
Institutional Positions
Net institutional flow: $80.3M
▲ Buyers (19)
| Institution | Action | Change | Position Value | Value Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farallon Capital Management | NEW | +0% | $51.0M | $51.0M |
| Pentwater Capital Management | NEW | +0% | $15.5M | $15.5M |
| Schwab | ADD | +63.9% | $72.7M | $41.2M |
| Point72 | ADD | +54.8% | $22.8M | $12.3M |
| Alberta Investment Management | ADD | +80.3% | $12.1M | $7.4M |
▼ Sellers (15)
| Institution | Action | Change | Prev Value | Value Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adage Capital Partners Gp | TRIM | -71.9% | $45.7M | -$27.6M |
| Capula Management | NEAR_EXIT | -83.4% | $9.8M | -$7.5M |
| Trexquant Investment | NEAR_EXIT | -77.4% | $6.3M | -$4.3M |
| Bridgewater | NEAR_EXIT | -78.6% | $6.0M | -$4.2M |
| Citadel | NEAR_EXIT | -88.3% | $3.6M | -$3.0M |
Key Facts
- 19 institutions accumulated $174.5M in positions (net change +$127.6M)
- 15 institutions reduced holdings by $47.2M
- Farallon Capital Management initiated a new $51.0M position
- Pentwater Capital Management initiated a new $15.5M position
- Adage Capital Partners trimmed $27.6M, reducing position by 71.9%
- Citadel, Bridgewater, and Capula Management all executed near-exit reductions
- D.E. Shaw trimmed 27.1% but still holds $104.6M
- T. Rowe Price doubled its tiny position (+549%) from $3K to $31K
- Schwab added $41.2M (+63.9%) as a mega-passive buyer
Financial Impact
Net institutional buying of $127.6M versus selling of $47.2M, for a net inflow of approximately $80.4M across 34 tracked funds
Risk Factors
- 13F data is 45+ days stale; positions may have been unwound since quarter-end
- Liberty Broadband's value is tied to Charter Communications (CHTR) stake — any negative Charter news would hit LBRDK
- Heavy selling by multiple quant funds suggests systematic de-risking, not fundamental conviction
- No analyst bullishness (0% buy rating) indicates Wall Street skepticism
Market Snapshot
Investment Themes
Documents Analyzed
This report is based on 1 institutional 13F filing from SEC EDGAR.
| Document | Accession Number |
|---|---|
| INST-CLUSTER Data (Synthetic) | inst-cluster-LBRDK-2024-Q3 |
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Filters
| Type | Now | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Aug 31, 2026 8w ago | 15-12G | — | awaiting T+20 | — | — |
Jun 12, 2026 19w ago | Institutional Cluster | $34.19 $30.71 | ▼ −10.18% | ▼ −11.96% | — |
Jun 11, 2026 19w ago | Institutional Cluster | $32.62 $31.59 | ▲ +3.16% | ▲ +5.05% | — |
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