George Soros Net Worth and Top 10 Holdings in 2024

3. AerCap Holdings N.V. (NYSE:AER)

Soros Fund Management’s Stake Value: $145.11 Million

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 64

AerCap Holdings N.V. (NYSE:AER) is the third largest holding of George Soros. The aviation leasing company is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, and has offices in Amsterdam, Los Angeles, Singapore, Abu Dhabi, and Shangai.

The company is a market leader in aviation leasing. Its primary products include aircraft, engines, and helicopters. As of June 30, AerCap Holdings N.V. (NYSE:AER) had over 1,700 aircraft, 1,000 engines, and 300 helicopters. The company is known to have a loyal customer base which explains its financial results. In the second quarter of 2024, the company logged $448 million in net income and returned nearly $345 million to shareholders, up by 25% year-over-year.

AerCap Holdings N.V. (NYSE:AER) does not shy away from making hefty capital investments. During the second quarter, the company signed an agreement with Airbus to purchase its 36 A320neo Family Aircraft. These aircraft will be leased to Spirit Airlines once the delivery is complete between 2027 and 2028.

With more than 300 customers from across the globe, the company boasts a strong position in the industry. It raised more than $5.3 billion in funding in the second quarter of 2024 and recorded assets worth $71 billion, as of June 30, 2024.