The Baupost Group

Boston, USA

The Baupost Group is a Boston-based investment management firm known for its disciplined, long-term approach to value investing and alternative asset management. It manages a diverse portfolio of assets and is recognized for its conservative investment strategy.

CCI Score

8.46

-0.05% May 31

Latest Event

The Baupost Group Shifts Political Donations to Resist Authoritarianism

Seth Klarman, CEO and president of The Baupost Group, has redirected political contributions from traditional GOP support to back Democratic-leaning candidates and PACs. This move is interpreted as a strategic rejection of Trump's authoritarian practices, aligning the firm's financial influence with democratic accountability.

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The Baupost Group is currently rated as an Objector.

0 to +9 CCI Score

These companies deliberately avoid direct involvement with authoritarian practices. While they do not actively challenge oppressive regimes, they maintain a neutral stance to ensure they are not complicit in supporting such systems.

Latest Events

MAR

01

2025

The Baupost Group Shifts Political Donations to Resist Authoritarianism
68.26

Seth Klarman, CEO and president of The Baupost Group, has redirected political contributions from traditional GOP support to back Democratic-leaning candidates and PACs. This move is interpreted as a strategic rejection of Trump's authoritarian practices, aligning the firm's financial influence with democratic accountability.
+70

Public and Political Behavior

March 19

Seth Klarman's public shift in political contributions—from being a top Republican donor to supporting Democratic candidates—is a significant move in opposing authoritarian leadership. This decision, driven by discontent with Trump's governance, demonstrates the firm's endorsement of checks on authoritarian power and aligns with anti-fascist principles.

Political donors raise new tensions over Israel
OCT

04

2022

Seth Klarman's Address on Democracy and Corporate Responsibility
29.64

Seth Klarman, CEO of The Baupost Group, delivered a speech on October 4, 2022, at Harvard Business School addressing the threats to American democracy, emphasizing the role of business leaders in upholding ethical practices, employee rights, and responsible economic policies.
+50

Public and Political Behavior

March 19

Klarman publicly criticized authoritarian tendencies and called on business leaders to take a stand in defense of democracy. His active political engagement in speaking out against figures like Trump and emphasizing the need for principled leadership demonstrates a strong commitment within the 'Public and Political Behavior' category.

Seth Klarman and the Threat to American Democracy
+40

Business Practices and Ethical Responsibility

March 19

Klarman highlighted a commitment to ethical labor relations and human rights by ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace. His efforts to support employee rights and prevent discrimination at Baupost Group reflect positively in the 'Business Practices and Ethical Responsibility' category.

Seth Klarman and the Threat to American Democracy
+20

Economic and Structural Influence

March 19

Baupost Group’s decision to restructure Puerto Rican bonds after Hurricane Maria, despite potential profit implications, prioritized community welfare and ethical economic collaboration, earning a positive rating in the 'Economic and Structural Influence' category.

Seth Klarman and the Threat to American Democracy
OCT

01

2020

Seth Klarman's Political Donations: A Blow Against Authoritarianism
59.56

Billionaire Seth Klarman, CEO of The Baupost Group, donated over $5 million to Democratic candidates and PACs, as reported by The Cornell Daily Sun. This political contribution demonstrates a strong commitment to countering authoritarian policies and supporting democratic governance.
+95

Political Contributions and Lobbying Efforts

October 5

Seth Klarman's extensive donations, tallying over $5 million to Democratic candidates and political action committees, clearly align with values opposing authoritarianism. Such financial support strengthens democratic institutions and represents a significant positive counter to the rise of authoritarian policies. The action is viewed very favorably from an anti-fascist perspective.

Billionaire Seth Klarman '79 Bankrolls Democrats Nationwide
JAN

24

2018

Protests Urge Harvard to Divest from Baupost Group
-22.04

Protesters in Harvard Yard have called on the university to divest from the Baupost Group, criticizing the firm's controversial investment practices, including its dark money contributions to political campaigns and its significant investments in Puerto Rico's debt.
-60

Public and Political Behavior

March 19

The Baupost Group, managed by Seth Klarman, is under fire for its dark money contributions—specifically, millions donated to the 'Yes on 2' campaign which aimed to divert funding away from public schools. This political contribution raises red flags about its influence on democratic processes and reflects behavior that many anti-fascist groups view as undermining public welfare.
-25

Economic and Structural Influence

March 19

In addition to political contributions, Baupost Group's significant investments in instruments such as Puerto Rico's debt have raised concerns about its economic practices. Such investments are seen as part of a broader portfolio that may indirectly pressure public policies and contribute to economic systems that prioritize profit over community welfare, aligning with concerns about economic collaboration with problematic regimes.

Protesters urge Harvard to divest from Baupost Group
JAN

24

2018

Activist Divestment Movement Targets Baupost Group
-40.00

Activists demand that major university endowments divest from The Baupost Group due to its role in holding distressed Puerto Rican debt, which critics argue undermines recovery efforts and exploits financial crises for profit.
JAN

24

2018

Protesters urge divestment from The Baupost Group
-28.11

Protesters at Harvard Yard called for divestment from The Baupost Group over its dark money political contributions and aggressive investment practices, which are seen as undermining public education and democratic accountability.
-70

Political Contributions and Lobbying Efforts

March 19

The article details how Seth Klarman, the manager of The Baupost Group, contributed millions in dark money to the 'Yes on 2' campaign aimed at diverting public funds from education. Such actions display concerning political contributions and lobbying efforts that potentially undermine democratic processes and foster authoritarian influence.

Protesters urge Harvard to divest from Baupost Group
-60

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

March 19

Being labeled as a 'vulture fund' that invests in strategies detrimental to public services, such as diverting funds from public schools, raises serious concerns over the firm’s business practices and ethical responsibility. Such practices undermine community welfare and contribute to systemic inequality.

Protesters urge Harvard to divest from Baupost Group
-40

Economic Collaboration

March 19

The firm’s significant dark money contributions to political campaigns, such as the 'Yes on 2' campaign, exemplify economic influence that may distort public policy and further concentrate power in ways that can support authoritarian practices. This economic collaboration undermines public accountability and fair distribution of resources.

Protesters urge Harvard to divest from Baupost Group
OCT

25

2017

Boston Protest Highlights Exploitative Debt Practices by The Baupost Group
-34.12

On October 25, 2017, protesters in Boston denounced The Baupost Group for allegedly exploiting Puerto Rico's debt crisis for profit, effectively transforming the island into a debt colony and employing political pressure to secure its investments.
-65

Public and Political Behavior

March 19

The protest brought attention to allegations that The Baupost Group uses political pressure tactics to protect and enhance its investments in Puerto Rican bonds. Such actions are seen as undermining democratic processes by leveraging political influence for profit, resonating with authoritarian practices.

Boston protesters call out a hedge fund vulture
-85

Economic and Structural Influence

March 19

The Baupost Group's investment strategy, which involves capitalizing on Puerto Rico's financial distress through undervalued bonds, is portrayed as economically exploitative. This approach not only intensifies the island's vulnerability but also mirrors economic practices that bolster authoritarian dominance by subordinating less powerful regions.

Boston protesters call out a hedge fund vulture
JAN

01

2017

Baupost Group Political Donation Shift
34.47

Seth Klarman, CEO and president of The Baupost Group, has redirected his political contributions from traditional GOP support to funding Democratic initiatives, marking a principled stand against authoritarian practices and as a corrective measure in U.S. political behavior.
+80

Political Contributions and Lobbying Efforts

March 19

Seth Klarman's shift in political donations—from being a top Republican donor to supporting Democratic-leaning office-seekers and PACs—represents a significant corrective step against authoritarian trends. By realigning his political contributions, Klarman is opposing the authoritarian practices associated with figures like Donald Trump, reflecting a strong anti-fascist stance from The Baupost Group's leadership.

Political donors raise new tensions over Israel