DOSSIER · 13F-HR · Q3 2026

SANDERS MORRIS HARRIS LLC

$755M in tracked AUM across 325 positions as of Q3 2026.

SM
CIK 0001053994 · last filed Sep 30, 2026
Total AUM
$755M
as of Q3 2026
Holdings
325
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positions
Whale Score
57
57
tracked
Activity
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no data
changes this Q
AI Analysis · Q3 2026

Comprehensive Analysis of SEC 13F Filing: SANDERS MORRIS HARRIS LLC

1. Portfolio Overview

The filing for Sanders Morris Harris LLC (SMH) as of December 31, 2025, reveals a dramatic transformation in the firm's portfolio structure and risk profile. The total portfolio value plummeted by 81.9%, declining from $358.50 million to $64.72 million in a single quarter. This drastic reduction was driven by a massive restructuring effort that saw the firm exit 45 positions while ...

The portfolio currently holds 35 securities, indicating a shift toward a more consolidated, albeit highly concentrated, strategy. The number of holdings decreased significantly compared to the previous quarter (where 45 positions were sold, implying a much larger prior count). The turnover is exceptional, suggesting a complete overhaul of the investment thesis or a substantial capital reallocation (such as a large distribution or redemption) that necessitated a liquidation of legacy assets.

2. Key Holdings

The most striking feature of the current portfolio is its extreme concentration in a single asset. The Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ), which tracks the Nasdaq-100, is the dominant position with a value of $37.37 million, accounting for 57.74% of the entire portfolio. This suggests a strong "barbell" or core-satellite approach where the firm seeks broad market exposure—specifically to large-cap technology growth—as its primary anchor.

Analysis generated by 13F Insight from SEC Form 13F filing data · Q3 2026. Methodology

Quarter at a glance — Q3 2026

Position-change comparison pending.

No quarter-over-quarter changes available.

Top 10 holdings

By portfolio weight as of Q3 2026.

#HoldingValueSharesWeight
01
NVDA
NVIDIA CORPORATION
$40M177K5.3%
02
AAPL
APPLE INC
$36M106K4.7%
03
MSIF
MSC INCOME FUND INC
$36M2.9M4.7%
04
QQQ
INVESCO QQQ TR
$33M44K4.4%
05
EPD
ENTERPRISE PRODS PARTNERS L
$28M764K3.7%
06
TLT
ISHARES TR
$22M285K2.9%
07
AMD
ADVANCED MICRO DEVICES INC
$22M35K2.9%
08
RSP
INVESCO EXCHANGE TRADED FD T
$19M90K2.5%
09
CSWC
CAPITAL SOUTHWEST CORP
$15M666K2.0%
10
MDY
STATE STR SPDR S&P MIDCAP 40
$15M23K2.0%

Filing history

2026Q3Sep 30
$755M▲ 338.0%
325 positionsView →
2026Q2Jun 30
$172M▼ 72.7%
75 positionsView →
2026Q1Mar 31
$631M▲ 874.7%
297 positionsView →
2025Q4Dec 31
$65M▼ 81.9%
35 positionsView →
2025Q3Sep 30
$359M▼ 14.4%
150 positionsLocked
2025Q2Jun 30
$419M▲ 48.3%
165 positionsLocked
2025Q1Mar 31
$282M▼ 57.9%
139 positionsLocked
2024Q4Dec 31
$670M▲ 11.1%
291 positionsLocked
2024Q3Sep 30
$603M▼ 1.0%
287 positionsLocked
2024Q2Jun 30
$609M▲ 11.8%
289 positionsLocked
2024Q1Mar 31
$545M▲ 167.8%
276 positionsLocked
2023Q4Dec 31
$203M▼ 58.2%
162 positionsLocked
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