Asset Manager / Investment Manager

Aster Capital Management (DIFC) Ltd

Dubai, AE DFSA Regulated / SEC 13F Filing Investment Manager Institutional CIK: 0002040915
13F Score ?
3Y · Top 10 · Mgr Wt
13F Score ?
7Y · Top 10 · Mgr Wt
S&P 500 ?
80
Benchmark
$306M
AUM
+5.51%
2026 Q1
+22.20%
1-Year Return
+25.96%
Top 10 Concentration
+55.49%
Turnover
+33.99%
AUM Change
Since 2024
First Filing
809
# of Holdings

Fund Overview

13F Filed: 2026-05-13

As of 2026 Q1, Aster Capital Management (Difc) Ltd manages $306M in reported 13F assets , holds 809 positions with +25.96% top-10 concentration , and delivered a 1-year return of +22.20% on its disclosed equity portfolio. Filing 13F reports since 2024.

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Analytics Summary

Risk Profile

Official 13F Filings — SEC EDGAR Key personnel and Fund Overview may contain mistakes

Activity Summary — 2026 Q1

Q1 2026 13F Filed: May 13, 2026

Top Buys

% $
Stock % Impact
+3.44%
+2.98%
+2.55%
+2.50%
+2.21%
+2.11%

Top Sells

% $
Stock % Impact
-4.70%
Sold All 😨 Was: 4.12% -3.08%
Sold All 😨 Was: 2.65% -1.97%
-1.95%
-1.53%
-1.31%

Top Holdings

2026 Q1
Stock %
ETF
3.99%
2.98%
2.94%
2.76%
2.55%
ETF
2.50%
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Activity Summary

Latest
Market Value $306M
AUM Change +33.99%
New Positions 412
Increased Positions 194
Closed Positions 657
Top 10 Concentration +25.96%
Portfolio Turnover +55.49%
Alt Turnover +68.18%

Sector Allocation Trends

Quarterly History
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Holdings Analysis

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Positions Dynamics

Visualizing Top 20 holdings weight history over the last 10 quarters.

Portfolio Analytics — Latest

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Underperformance Analysis — Top 10 Holdings vs SPY

Backtesting Aster Capital Management (DIFC) Ltd's top 10 holdings against SPY identified 5 underperformance periods. Worst drawdown: 2025-05 – 2025-08 (-13.0% vs SPY, 4 quarters).

Avg. lag: -5.5% vs SPY Avg. duration: 2.0 quarters
Backtest Snapshot — Top 10 Holdings (Mn-Weighted)

The ticker-level breakdown shows how each of Aster Capital Management (DIFC) Ltd's top holdings contributed to portfolio returns quarter by quarter. Strongest recent contributors inside the last 5 years of the quarterly Top 10 backtest window: AVGO (2024 Q4 – 2025 Q4, +5.5 pts), JNJ (2025 Q3 – 2025 Q3, +3.7 pts), CAT (2025 Q2 – 2025 Q2, +3.0 pts), APP (2025 Q2 – 2025 Q2, +2.8 pts), WMT (2025 Q3 – 2025 Q4, +2.8 pts) .

Strategy ann.: 8.4% SPY ann.: 19.5% Period: 2024–2026
Best Recent Contributors — Last 5Y
All 5 recent top contributors beat SPY, which means this fund's strongest recent return drivers also outperformed the index over the same window.
2024 Q4 – 2025 Q4 • 2Q in Top 10 Beat SPY
AVGO
+25%
SPY
+5%
Contrib
+5.5%
2025 Q3 – 2025 Q3 • 1Q in Top 10 Beat SPY
JNJ
+26%
Contrib
+3.7%
2025 Q2 – 2025 Q2 • 1Q in Top 10 Beat SPY
CAT
+38%
SPY
+6%
Contrib
+3.0%
2025 Q2 – 2025 Q2 • 1Q in Top 10 Beat SPY
APP
+35%
SPY
+6%
Contrib
+2.8%
2025 Q3 – 2025 Q4 • 2Q in Top 10 Beat SPY
WMT
+27%
SPY
+8%
Contrib
+2.8%
Stock return (green = beat SPY)   Stock return (red = lagged SPY)   SPY same period   Cumulative contribution during the last 5 years of the quarterly Mn-weighted Top 10 strategy

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Aster Capital Management (Difc) Ltd invest in?
Aster Capital Management (DIFC) Ltd pursues an equity-focused investment strategy with observable emphasis on growth-oriented sectors and concentrated position sizing. Analysis of **13F Portfolio Composition** reveals a portfolio structure favoring companies with strong secular growth characteristics, particularly within technology, innovation, and disruptive business model categories. The firm's DIFC domicile suggests a mandate serving sophisticated institutional and high-net-worth investors from the Gulf Cooperation Council region and broader international markets seeking exposure to U.S. equity opportunities. **Sector Allocation History** examination indicates consistent positioning in sectors benefiting from digital transformation, cloud computing, and technology-enabled services. The concentrated nature of disclosed holdings suggests a conviction-weighted approach where capital is allocated to thoroughly researched opportunities rather than distributed broadly across the market. This style typically reflects active management philosophy prioritizing fundamental analysis and proprietary research over passive replication or factor-based strategies.
What is Aster Capital Management (Difc) Ltd's AUM?
Aster Capital Management (Difc) Ltd reported $306M in 13F assets as of 2026 Q1. Note: 13F AUM reflects only long equity positions reported to the SEC and may differ from total assets under management.
How concentrated is Aster Capital Management (Difc) Ltd's portfolio?
Aster Capital Management (Difc) Ltd holds 809 disclosed positions. The top 10 holdings represent +25.96% of the reported portfolio, indicating a diversified investment approach.
How to track Aster Capital Management (Difc) Ltd 13F filings?
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