Whitney Tilson Buys GS, ACOM, AAPL, FSC, DELL, JCP, BRK.B

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Nov 14, 2011
Whitney Tilson of T2 Partners Management reported his third quarter portfolio. As usual, Whitney Tilson has high turnovers. As of 09/30/2011, T2 Partners Management, LP owns 69 stocks with a total value of $274 million. These are the details of the buys and sells that have the impact to portfolio of more than .1%.

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This is the sector weightings of his portfolio:

Financials32.5%
Technology20.8%
Consumer Services17.4%
Not Assigned9.7%
Industrials5.3%
Consumer Goods4.3%
Oil & Gas2.5%
Telecom2.1%
Health Care0.7%


These are the top 5 holdings of Whitney Tilson

  1. Berkshire Hathaway B (BRK.B) - 253,350 shares, 6.6% of the total portfolio. Shares added by 64.26%
  2. Dell Inc. (DELL) - 1,072,712 shares, 5.5% of the total portfolio. Shares added by 160.18%
  3. Iridium Communications Inc Warrants Expiring 2/14/ (IRDMW) - 6,783,891 shares, 4.2% of the total portfolio. Shares added by 12.42%
  4. Howard Hughes (HHC) - 259,397 shares, 4.0% of the total portfolio. Shares added by 47.09%
  5. Western Digital Corp. (WDC) - 302,006 shares, 2.8% of the total portfolio. Shares added by 141.6%


New Purchase: The Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (GS, Financial)

Whitney Tilson initiated holdings in The Goldman Sachs Group Inc.. His purchase prices were between $93.98 and $137.6, with an estimated average price of $117.77. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 1.99%. His holdings were 57,656 shares as of 09/30/2011.

New Purchase: Ancestry.com Inc. (ACOM, Financial)

Whitney Tilson initiated holdings in Ancestry.com Inc.. His purchase prices were between $23.49 and $44.7, with an estimated average price of $34.26. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.94%. His holdings were 110,000 shares as of 09/30/2011.

New Purchase: Apple Inc. (AAPL, Financial)

Whitney Tilson initiated holdings in Apple Inc.. His purchase prices were between $349.43 and $413.45, with an estimated average price of $381.98. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.77%. His holdings were 5,500 shares as of 09/30/2011.

New Purchase: Fifth Street Finance Corp. (FSC, Financial)

Whitney Tilson initiated holdings in Fifth Street Finance Corp.. His purchase prices were between $8.53 and $11.82, with an estimated average price of $10.19. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.68%. His holdings were 200,000 shares as of 09/30/2011.

New Purchase: P.f.chang's China Bistro Inc. (PFCB)

Whitney Tilson initiated holdings in P.f.chang's China Bistro Inc.. His purchase prices were between $27.59 and $41.96, with an estimated average price of $32.7. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.65%. His holdings were 65,000 shares as of 09/30/2011.

New Purchase: Big Lots Inc. (BIG)

Whitney Tilson initiated holdings in Big Lots Inc.. His purchase prices were between $29.02 and $36.34, with an estimated average price of $33.23. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.64%. His holdings were 50,000 shares as of 09/30/2011.

New Purchase: Sandisk Corp. (SNDK)

Whitney Tilson initiated holdings in Sandisk Corp.. His purchase prices were between $32.5 and $45.57, with an estimated average price of $40.09. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.59%. His holdings were 40,000 shares as of 09/30/2011.

New Purchase: Hologic Inc. (HOLX)

Whitney Tilson initiated holdings in Hologic Inc.. His purchase prices were between $15.15 and $20.82, with an estimated average price of $17.46. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.5%. His holdings were 90,000 shares as of 09/30/2011.

New Purchase: Gap Inc. (GPS)

Whitney Tilson initiated holdings in Gap Inc.. His purchase prices were between $15.53 and $19.66, with an estimated average price of $17.4. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.47%. His holdings were 80,000 shares as of 09/30/2011.

New Purchase: Market Vectors Etf Trust Market Vectors Gold Miner (GDX)

Whitney Tilson initiated holdings in Market Vectors Etf Trust Market Vectors Gold Miner. His purchase prices were between $54.54 and $66.63, with an estimated average price of $60.21. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.4%. His holdings were 20,000 shares as of 09/30/2011.

New Purchase: Two Harbors Investment Corp. (TWO.WS)

Whitney Tilson initiated holdings in Two Harbors Investment Corp.. His purchase prices were between $0.1801 and $0.4477, with an estimated average price of $0.3. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.36%. His holdings were 4,982,476 shares as of 09/30/2011.

New Purchase: Medtronic Inc. (MDT)

Whitney Tilson initiated holdings in Medtronic Inc.. His purchase prices were between $30.41 and $38.2, with an estimated average price of $34.75. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.22%. His holdings were 18,250 shares as of 09/30/2011.

Sold Out: General Growth Properties Inc. (GGP)

Whitney Tilson sold out his holdings in General Growth Properties Inc.. His sale prices were between $11.75 and $17.38, with an estimated average price of $14.43.

Sold Out: Bp Plc Ads (BP)

Whitney Tilson sold out his holdings in Bp Plc Ads. His sale prices were between $35.73 and $46.77, with an estimated average price of $40.72.

Sold Out: Intel Corp. (INTC)

Whitney Tilson sold out his holdings in Intel Corp.. His sale prices were between $19.19 and $23.23, with an estimated average price of $21.45.

Sold Out: Blue Coat Systems Inc (BCSI)

Whitney Tilson sold out his holdings in Blue Coat Systems Inc. His sale prices were between $12.54 and $22.88, with an estimated average price of $17.57.

Sold Out: Winndixie Stores Inc. (WINN)

Whitney Tilson sold out his holdings in Winndixie Stores Inc.. His sale prices were between $6.06 and $9.81, with an estimated average price of $7.65.

Sold Out: Target Corp. (TGT)

Whitney Tilson sold out his holdings in Target Corp.. His sale prices were between $46.44 and $52.76, with an estimated average price of $50.34.

Sold Out: Gamestop Corp. Cl A (GME)

Whitney Tilson sold out his holdings in Gamestop Corp. Cl A. His sale prices were between $20.46 and $27.4, with an estimated average price of $23.38.

Sold Out: Interdigital Inc. (IDCC)

Whitney Tilson sold out his holdings in Interdigital Inc.. His sale prices were between $41.51 and $74.27, with an estimated average price of $61.75.

Sold Out: Imation Corp. (IMN)

Whitney Tilson sold out his holdings in Imation Corp.. His sale prices were between $6.72 and $9.92, with an estimated average price of $7.81.

Sold Out: Alexander & Baldwin Inc. (ALEX)

Whitney Tilson sold out his holdings in Alexander & Baldwin Inc.. His sale prices were between $36.77 and $51.55, with an estimated average price of $43.51.

Sold Out: Richardson Electronics Ltd. (RELL)

Whitney Tilson sold out his holdings in Richardson Electronics Ltd.. His sale prices were between $13.2 and $15.04, with an estimated average price of $14.02.

Sold Out: Republic Airways Holdings Inc. (RJET)

Whitney Tilson sold out his holdings in Republic Airways Holdings Inc.. His sale prices were between $2.78 and $5.36, with an estimated average price of $3.72.

Sold Out: Sprott Resource Lending Corp (SILU)

Whitney Tilson sold out his holdings in Sprott Resource Lending Corp. His sale prices were between $1.22 and $1.77, with an estimated average price of $1.61.

Sold Out: Summer Infant Inc. (SUMR)

Whitney Tilson sold out his holdings in Summer Infant Inc.. His sale prices were between $6.12 and $8.79, with an estimated average price of $7.61.

Sold Out: Automatic Data Processing Inc. (ADP)

Whitney Tilson sold out his holdings in Automatic Data Processing Inc.. His sale prices were between $44.81 and $55.02, with an estimated average price of $50.02.

Sold Out: Premier Exhibitions Inc. (PRXI)

Whitney Tilson sold out his holdings in Premier Exhibitions Inc.. His sale prices were between $1.61 and $1.88, with an estimated average price of $1.76.

Sold Out: First Of Long Island Corp. (FLIC)

Whitney Tilson sold out his holdings in First Of Long Island Corp.. His sale prices were between $22.09 and $28.08, with an estimated average price of $24.91.

Sold Out: Kraft Foods Inc. Cl A (KFT)

Whitney Tilson sold out his holdings in Kraft Foods Inc. Cl A. His sale prices were between $32.8 and $35.93, with an estimated average price of $34.62.

Sold Out: American Express Co. (AXP)

Whitney Tilson sold out his holdings in American Express Co.. His sale prices were between $42.8 and $53.59, with an estimated average price of $48.97.

Sold Out: Beneficial Mutual Bancorp Inc. (BNCL)

Whitney Tilson sold out his holdings in Beneficial Mutual Bancorp Inc.. His sale prices were between $7.17 and $8.24, with an estimated average price of $7.79.

Sold Out: Lennar Corp. Cl B (LEN.B)

Whitney Tilson sold out his holdings in Lennar Corp. Cl B. His sale prices were between $9.46 and $15.32, with an estimated average price of $12.03.

Sold Out: Wet Seal Inc. (WTSLA)

Whitney Tilson sold out his holdings in Wet Seal Inc.. His sale prices were between $4.15 and $5.1, with an estimated average price of $4.78.

Added: Dell Inc. (DELL, Financial)

Whitney Tilson added to his holdings in Dell Inc. by 160.18%. His purchase prices were between $13.65 and $17.52, with an estimated average price of $15.44. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 3.41%. His holdings were 1,072,712 shares as of 09/30/2011.

Added: J.c. Penney Co. Inc. (JCP, Financial)

Whitney Tilson added to his holdings in J.c. Penney Co. Inc. by 275667%. His purchase prices were between $24.38 and $34.36, with an estimated average price of $28.5. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 2.7%. His holdings were 275,767 shares as of 09/30/2011.

Added: Berkshire Hathaway B (BRK.B, Financial)

Whitney Tilson added to his holdings in Berkshire Hathaway B by 64.26%. His purchase prices were between $66 and $77.77, with an estimated average price of $72.28. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 2.57%. His holdings were 253,350 shares as of 09/30/2011.

Added: Citigroup Inc. (C)

Whitney Tilson added to his holdings in Citigroup Inc. by 243.54%. His purchase prices were between $23.96 and $42.63, with an estimated average price of $32.61. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 1.82%. His holdings were 274,424 shares as of 09/30/2011.

Added: Western Digital Corp. (WDC)

Whitney Tilson added to his holdings in Western Digital Corp. by 141.6%. His purchase prices were between $25.96 and $38.52, with an estimated average price of $31.63. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 1.66%. His holdings were 302,006 shares as of 09/30/2011.

Added: Howard Hughes (HHC)

Whitney Tilson added to his holdings in Howard Hughes by 47.09%. His purchase prices were between $42.15 and $65.51, with an estimated average price of $53.92. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 1.28%. His holdings were 259,397 shares as of 09/30/2011.

Added: Wells Fargo & Co. Wt (WFC.WS)

Whitney Tilson added to his holdings in Wells Fargo & Co. Wt by 217.24%. His purchase prices were between $7.5 and $9.94, with an estimated average price of $8.77. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.71%. His holdings were 366,250 shares as of 09/30/2011.

Added: Iridium Communications Inc Warrants Expiring 2/14/ (IRDMW)

Whitney Tilson added to his holdings in Iridium Communications Inc Warrants Expiring 2/14/ by 12.42%. His purchase prices were between $1.78 and $2.94, with an estimated average price of $2.49. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.46%. His holdings were 6,783,891 shares as of 09/30/2011.

Added: Chimera Investment (CIM)

Whitney Tilson added to his holdings in Chimera Investment by 150%. His purchase prices were between $2.84 and $3.52, with an estimated average price of $3.11. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.46%. His holdings were 750,000 shares as of 09/30/2011.

Added: Idt Corp. Cl B (IDT)

Whitney Tilson added to his holdings in Idt Corp. Cl B by 52.54%. His purchase prices were between $18.8 and $27.9, with an estimated average price of $22.68. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.46%. His holdings were 180,000 shares as of 09/30/2011.

Added: Coinstar Inc. (CSTR)

Whitney Tilson added to his holdings in Coinstar Inc. by 64.21%. His purchase prices were between $38.96 and $59.2, with an estimated average price of $47.94. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.45%. His holdings were 78,000 shares as of 09/30/2011.

Added: Westell Technologies Inc. (WSTL)

Whitney Tilson added to his holdings in Westell Technologies Inc. by 141.67%. His purchase prices were between $2.12 and $3.59, with an estimated average price of $2.7. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.4%. His holdings were 870,000 shares as of 09/30/2011.

Added: Pep Boysmanny Moe & Jack (PBY)

Whitney Tilson added to his holdings in Pep Boysmanny Moe & Jack by 20.46%. His purchase prices were between $8.39 and $11.63, with an estimated average price of $10.13. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.33%. His holdings were 535,169 shares as of 09/30/2011.

Added: Promotora De Informaciones S.a. Ads Cl B (PRIS.B)

Whitney Tilson added to his holdings in Promotora De Informaciones S.a. Ads Cl B by 15.76%. His purchase prices were between $4.12 and $10.07, with an estimated average price of $7.21. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.31%. His holdings were 1,426,221 shares as of 09/30/2011.

Added: Winthrop Realty Trust (FUR)

Whitney Tilson added to his holdings in Winthrop Realty Trust by 544.62%. His purchase prices were between $8.54 and $12.03, with an estimated average price of $10.18. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.27%. His holdings were 99,000 shares as of 09/30/2011.

Added: Nelnet Inc. Cl A (NNI)

Whitney Tilson added to his holdings in Nelnet Inc. Cl A by 8.76%. His purchase prices were between $17.34 and $22.69, with an estimated average price of $19.69. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.17%. His holdings were 300,255 shares as of 09/30/2011.

Reduced: Seagate Technology (STX)

Whitney Tilson reduced to his holdings in Seagate Technology by 98.32%. His sale prices were between $10.08 and $16.99, with an estimated average price of $12.87. The impact to his portfolio due to this sale was -3.79%. Whitney Tilson still held 14,145 shares as of 09/30/2011.

Reduced: Cit Group Inc. (CIT)

Whitney Tilson reduced to his holdings in Cit Group Inc. by 96.49%. His sale prices were between $30.55 and $44.17, with an estimated average price of $35.98. The impact to his portfolio due to this sale was -2.44%. Whitney Tilson still held 7,078 shares as of 09/30/2011.

Reduced: Microsoft Corp. (MSFT)

Whitney Tilson reduced to his holdings in Microsoft Corp. by 49.94%. His sale prices were between $24.05 and $28.08, with an estimated average price of $26.18. The impact to his portfolio due to this sale was -1.63%. Whitney Tilson still held 222,067 shares as of 09/30/2011.

Reduced: Two Harbors Investment (TWO)

Whitney Tilson reduced to his holdings in Two Harbors Investment by 93.1%. His sale prices were between $8.75 and $11.01, with an estimated average price of $9.77. The impact to his portfolio due to this sale was -1.49%. Whitney Tilson still held 36,195 shares as of 09/30/2011.

Reduced: Iridium Communications Inc (IRDM)

Whitney Tilson reduced to his holdings in Iridium Communications Inc by 61.77%. His sale prices were between $6.32 and $8.89, with an estimated average price of $7.7. The impact to his portfolio due to this sale was -1.25%. Whitney Tilson still held 316,419 shares as of 09/30/2011.

Reduced: Cisco Systems Inc. (CSCO)

Whitney Tilson reduced to his holdings in Cisco Systems Inc. by 30%. His sale prices were between $13.73 and $16.67, with an estimated average price of $15.71. The impact to his portfolio due to this sale was -0.33%. Whitney Tilson still held 175,000 shares as of 09/30/2011.

Reduced: Transatlantic Petroleum Ltd. (TAT)

Whitney Tilson reduced to his holdings in Transatlantic Petroleum Ltd. by 76.15%. His sale prices were between $0.81 and $1.71, with an estimated average price of $1.25. The impact to his portfolio due to this sale was -0.24%. Whitney Tilson still held 155,000 shares as of 09/30/2011.

Reduced: Himax Technologies Inc. (HIMX)

Whitney Tilson reduced to his holdings in Himax Technologies Inc. by 45.88%. His sale prices were between $1.1 and $2.14, with an estimated average price of $1.56. The impact to his portfolio due to this sale was -0.2%. Whitney Tilson still held 370,700 shares as of 09/30/2011.