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Thiel Macro Invests $118M in Amazon (AMZN) Amid AI Growth
Peter Thiel's hedge fund, Thiel Macro, made its largest stock purchase in Q2, acquiring $118 million in Amazon (AMZN), which accounts for 28% of the fund’s portfolio. The fund has been mostly in cash since Q4 2025 but shifted to stock investments this quarter. Amazon is expected to invest $220 billion in capital expenditures this year, primarily for data centers, which should enhance its revenue growth. As Amazon Web Services (AWS) accelerated its revenue growth to 37% in Q2, this significant investment signals strong potential for ordinary investors looking for AI and cloud computing exposure.
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Peter Thiel Invests $118 Million in Amazon (AMZN) Shares
Peter Thiel's Thiel Macro hedge fund reported a portfolio of $418.7 million for Q2 2026, with Amazon (AMZN) as its largest position, valued at $118 million. Amazon's shares rose approximately 14% after its Q2 earnings on July 31, bolstered by a 37% increase in AWS revenue, reaching $42.2 billion, significantly exceeding expectations. AWS's operating income was $16.6 billion, contributing to Amazon's total operating profit of $27.5 billion. This investment illustrates confidence in Amazon's strategy, particularly its capital expenditure increase to $220 billion, aimed at meeting a backlog of $496 billion in AWS contracts. This matters for investors as it indicates significant institutional backing for Amazon's growth potential.
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