EastBay Asset Management, LLC Q3 2019 vs. Q4 2019 13F Holdings Comparison

Investment firms are required to file Form 13F with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) every quarter to disclose their holdings. The 13F filings for Q3 and Q4 of 2019 by EastBay Asset Management, LLC provide insight into the changes that have taken place in their investments.

In this article, we will analyze the top holdings of EastBay Asset Management, LLC and highlight the shifts in their investments.

First on the list is Scientific Games Corp (LNW), which had a notable reduction in shares for call options from 855,000 in Q3 to 480,900 in Q4, a decrease of 26%. Additionally, LNW maintained its shares for non-call options with an increase of 32.7% in share value from $6,617,000 in Q3 to $8,779,000 in Q4.

Snap Inc (SNAP) saw a significant investment shift, with EastBay Asset Management, LLC moving from zero shares to 200,000 shares in call options, indicating a newfound optimistic outlook on the stock.

Pinduoduo Inc (0A2S.IL) experienced a slight dip in shares of 16.7%, from 96,000 shares to 80,000 shares.

SciPlay Corp (SCPL) was held by EastBay Asset Management, LLC at 380,000 shares in Q3 but registered no shares in Q4. Similarly, Gamestop Corp New (GME), Pluralsight Inc (PS), and DHX Media Ltd had no shares reported in Q4, stated the 13F filing data.

EastBay Asset Management, LLC actively managed $422.8 million in assets as of the end of Q4 2019. As with any 13F filing, it is important to consider the investment firm's overall strategy as they may have just as easily sold shares in Q4 only to re-acquire them in Q1 of 2020.

In conclusion, the 13F filing data by EastBay Asset Management, LLC for Q3 and Q4 of 2019 show varied shifts in their holdings, from notable reductions in shares to significant investments in call options, as well as firms with no shares reported. It is essential to keep an eye on the decisions taken by investment firms to have a better understanding of their investment behavior.