Capricorn Fund Managers Ltd Cuts Stake in Meta Platforms, Inc.

April 14, 2026

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Capricorn Fund Managers Ltd lowered its holdings in shares of Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META) by 30.9% in the 4th quarter, according to a recent SEC filing. The institutional investor now owns 9,019 shares of the social networking company’s stock, down from 13,057 shares previously.

Why it matters

Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and other social media platforms, is a major holding for many institutional investors. Changes in ownership stakes by large funds can signal broader market sentiment and investor confidence in the company’s future performance.

The details

According to the filing, Capricorn Fund Managers Ltd sold 4,038 shares of Meta Platforms stock during the quarter, reducing its total position to 9,019 shares valued at $5,953,000. The fund cited unspecified portfolio adjustments as the reason for the sell-off. Meta Platforms makes up 1.4% of Capricorn’s total portfolio.

  • Capricorn Fund Managers Ltd filed the 13F report disclosing the stake reduction on April 14, 2026.
  • The sell-off occurred during the 4th quarter of 2025.

The players

Capricorn Fund Managers Ltd

An institutional investment firm that manages a diversified portfolio of stocks, bonds and other assets.

Meta Platforms, Inc.

The parent company of social media platforms Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and other digital products and services.

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The takeaway

This reduction in Capricorn’s Meta Platforms stake, while relatively small, could signal broader uncertainty among some institutional investors about the social media company’s long-term growth prospects. However, Meta Platforms remains a top holding for many funds, underscoring its continued dominance in the sector.