David Tepper

David Tepper is an American businessman and finance investor born in 1957, with an estimated net worth of ~$11.6B Wikidata. He is identified in the data as a Florida-based billionaire in the finance industry Wikidata. Public reporting in the provided news data shows ongoing attention to Appaloosa Management’s stock moves, including changes in Microsoft, Nvidia, Micron, and AI-related holdings NewsAPI.

Business & SEC Activity

Tepper’s wealth is tied to finance and investing, and the news data highlights active portfolio management by Appaloosa Management WikidataNewsAPI. Recent coverage says he sold most of Appaloosa’s Microsoft position, cut Nvidia, and increased stakes in Micron and other AI-related companies NewsAPI. These reports reflect frequent large trades and a focus on technology and artificial intelligence stocks NewsAPI.

Philanthropy

The Tepper Foundation reported $68,928,405 in grants paid in tax year 2023 and $704,808,350 in total assets ProPublica 990. Two other Tepper Family Foundation filings in 2023 reported much smaller grant totals: $75,675 in Denver and $625,058 in Melville ProPublica 990. Across the foundations in the data, total grants paid were $69,629,138 against total foundation assets of $705,767,911 ProPublica 990.

Political Activity

From 2024-09-26 to 2025-09-05, Tepper made 100 federal contributions totaling $385,560.98 FEC. The largest recipients were HOGAN VICTORY FUND ($190,000) and the NRSC ($181,700), with smaller amounts to Better Path Forward PAC, Hogan for Maryland Inc., and Harris for President FEC. By party breakdown, $185,250 went to Republican recipients, $2,239.01 to Democratic recipients, and $198,071.97 to PAC/other recipients FEC.

In the News

Recent headlines focus on Tepper’s investment activity rather than personal statements NewsAPI. Coverage in March and June 2026 says he sold Nvidia, reduced Microsoft, and added to Micron and other AI-related positions, with multiple outlets describing these as major portfolio shifts NewsAPI.