华尔街见闻·2025-08-15 10:38Group 1 - The article highlights a significant shift in hedge fund investments during Q2, with a notable increase in positions in tech giants like Microsoft, while Chinese tech stock Alibaba faced substantial reductions in holdings [1][2][4]. - Microsoft emerged as the most favored asset among hedge funds, with a holding increase of $12 billion to a total of $47 billion, driven by both net purchases and a surge in its stock price due to AI advancements [2][5][6]. - The overall holdings of 716 hedge funds rose from $622.94 billion to $726.54 billion, with technology stocks representing the largest allocation at 23%, followed by financial stocks at 17% [3][8]. Group 2 - Hedge funds displayed a cautious approach towards Chinese tech stocks, with Alibaba experiencing the largest reduction in holdings, decreasing by $1.55 billion, led by significant sell-offs from Bridgewater and Coatue Management [6][7]. - In addition to Microsoft, Netflix also gained traction among hedge funds, indicating ongoing confidence in high-growth sectors like streaming and cloud computing [6]. - Notably, despite a nearly 40% drop in UnitedHealth Group's stock, prominent investors like Warren Buffett and David Tepper took a contrarian approach by purchasing shares, showcasing a strategy of seeking value during market turmoil [9].