Pershing Square disclosed investment stakes in both Visa Inc. and Mastercard, noting that both companies collect fees on transaction volumes.
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Updated Aug 28
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What happened
Pershing Square disclosed investment stakes in both Visa Inc. and Mastercard, noting that both companies collect fees on transaction volumes.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Hollencrest Capital Management trimmed its investment position in Mastercard.Sub-event
Bill Ackman's fund added Mastercard, Visa, and S&P Global to its portfolio.1 source
Ackman expands holdings to include ICE, Alcon, S&P Global, Visa, and Mastercard.1 source
Bill Ackman's fund disclosed investments in Visa and Mastercard.1 source
Pershing Square expanded its portfolio to include S&P Global alongside Visa and Mastercard.1 source
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The entities involved
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Bill Ackman
American billionaire hedge fund manager (born 1966)
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Visa Inc.
American multinational financial services corporation
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Mastercard
American multinational financial services corporation
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- Bill Ackman, head of Pershing Square, stated that his investment ethos aligns with the principles of Ben Graham and Warren Buffett.