By Author: Caroline Kong
Publication Date: 2026-01-03 08:45:00
According to the 13F filing submitted by his hedge fund, Thiel Macro, to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Silicon Valley legendary investor and PayPal co-founder Peter Thiel executed a notable portfolio adjustment in the third quarter of 2025. As of September 30, Thiel had completely exited his position in Nvidia and significantly reduced his Tesla holdings from over 272,000 shares to just 65,000 shares.
Known for his forward-looking insights into technology trends as the first outside investor in Facebook, Thiel did not redirect the proceeds from these sales into non-tech sectors like industrials or healthcare. Instead, he made substantial purchases of Microsoft (MSFT) and Apple (AAPL), initiating a position of nearly 50,000 shares in Microsoft and increasing his stake in Apple. This contrarian move reflects his unique perspective on the evolving landscape of the AI industry.
Thiel’s third-quarter adjustments garnered significant attention on Wall Street. His decision to fully exit Nvidia appeared particularly bold against the backdrop of a global AI frenzy, with Nvidia’s stock price continuing to climb as a core provider of computing power. Data shows that Thiel held over 537,000 shares of Nvidia at the end of Q2, but by the end of Q3, he held none. Simultaneously, he reduced his Tesla position by more than 76%. These moves sent a clear signal: Thiel likely believes these high-flying leaders may…
