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Fairholme Capital Management
Fairholme Capital Management, L.L.C. is an SEC-registered investment adviser in South Miami, FL, registered since 1997. The firm manages approximately $2.1...
Fairholme Capital Management
Fairholme Capital Management, L.L.C. is an SEC-registered investment adviser in South Miami, FL, registered since 1997. The firm manages approximately $2.1 billion in assets. It has 7 employees and 2 investment advisers.
General information
Firm type
Asset Manager
Year founded
1997
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
South Miami
Corporate office
Miami, FL, United States
Principals
Bruce Berkowitz
Chief Investment Officer
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Fairholme Capital Management?
Bruce Berkowitz serves as Chief Investment Officer and sole portfolio manager for the Fairholme Fund. He has managed the fund since its inception in 1997 and makes all final investment decisions.
What is Fairholme Capital Management's investment strategy?
The firm follows a deeply concentrated value strategy, typically holding 5 to 15 positions. Berkowitz focuses on out-of-favor or distressed companies in sectors like financial services and real estate, often building activist stakes to push for value realization.
Does Fairholme Capital Management manage money for outside investors?
Yes, primarily through the Fairholme Fund (FAIRX), a publicly available mutual fund. The firm has not raised institutional separate accounts or alternative vehicles in recent years.
What sectors does Fairholme typically focus on?
The portfolio has historically concentrated on financial services (insurance, banks), real estate, and distressed debt. In the past, the firm has also held large positions in retail and media.
How is Fairholme Capital Management related to St. Joe Company?
Berkowitz has been the largest shareholder of St. Joe Company, a Florida land developer, since 2008. Fairholme Capital Management holds the stake through the Fairholme Fund and personal accounts.
Is Fairholme Capital Management structured as a family office?
No. Fairholme Capital Management is registered as an investment advisor. It is not a family office, as it manages capital for external investors through the Fairholme Fund and does not manage a single family's wealth.
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