Billionaire families bet on semiconductor and energy stocks in first quarter during Iran war
Billionaire family offices have increased their investments in semiconductor and energy stocks during the first quarter of 2026 amid the ongoing Iran war. Notable investments include significant stakes in companies like Micron Technology and Nvidia, which have seen substantial stock price increases. The trend reflects a strategic response to rising oil prices and market volatility in the tech sector.
- ▪Private investment firms of the ultra-wealthy doubled down on chipmakers in the first quarter of 2026 despite pressures from the Iran war.
- ▪David Tepper's family office Appaloosa Management raised its stake in Micron Technology by 11%, making it the second-largest holding at $562.5 million.
- ▪Soros Fund Management raised its Nvidia position by 61%, making it one of the family office's top 10 holdings.
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A version of this article first appeared in CNBC's Inside Wealth newsletter with Robert Frank, a weekly guide to the high net worth investor and consumer. Sign up to receive future editions, straight to your inbox.Private investment firms of the ultra-wealthy doubled down on chipmakers in the first quarter of 2026 despite pressures from the Iran war, according to securities filings analyzed by CNBC. Several family offices also leaned into energy producers as the Middle East conflict drove oil prices up, though others opted to lock in their gains.David Tepper's family office Appaloosa Management raised its stake in Micron Technology by 11%, making the chipmaker its second-largest holding, at $562.5 million, at the end of March.
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