Seldon Capital initiates Lithium Argentina equity stake

Seldon Capital LP disclosed a new position in Lithium Argentina AG (NYSE: LAR) on Nov. 14, with a value of $6.1 million at quarter end.

• Initiated new holding of 1.8 million shares worth $6.1 million as of Sept. 30.
• Position represents 2.1% of 13F reportable assets under management
• It's not among the fund’s top five holdings by value

What happened

Seldon Capital LP filed its quarterly Form 13F with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Nov. 14, revealing a new stake in Lithium Argentina AG (NYSE: LAR). The fund acquired 1.8 million shares, marking an estimated $6.1 million addition based on quarter-end values. The position accounts for 2.1% of the firm’s $284.5 million in reportable U.S. equity assets. SEC filing.

What else to know

• This is a new position, representing 2.1% of Seldon Capital LP's 13F assets under management as of Sept. 30.
• Top holdings from the filing:
  • NASDAQ: TLN: $30.14 million (10.6% of AUM)
  • NYSEMKT: VT: $29.37 million (10.3% of AUM)
  • NYSE: CLS: $27.58 million (9.7% of AUM)
  • NYSEMKT: VTI: $17.75 million (6.2% of AUM)
  • NYSEMKT: ECH: $11.15 million (3.9% of AUM)
• As of Nov. 14, 2025, shares of Lithium Argentina AG were priced at $4.47.
• The stock has gained 43.7% over the past year versus a 14.7 total return for the S&P 500.

Company overview

Company snapshot

Lithium Argentina AG is a materials company focused on the exploration and development of lithium projects in Argentina. The company owns strategic assets in Jujuy and Salta provinces in Argentina. With headquarters in Switzerland and operations focused in South America, Lithium Argentina AG develops lithium projects for the international market.

• Develops and advances lithium resource projects in Argentina, including the Cauchari-Olaroz and Pastos Grandes projects.
• Operates as a resource and materials company focused on lithium project development in Argentina.
• Serves global battery manufacturers and industrial clients seeking lithium for energy storage and electric vehicle applications.

Foolish take

Seldon Capital quickly built a sizeable equity holding in Lithium Argentina. A new holding that the investment firm added during the third quarter, the position was valued at $6.1 million at the end of the third quarter. Among its 70 equity holdings, Lithium quickly became the 16th largest.

The company's lithium carbonate is used primarily in lithium-ion batteries and electric vehicles. Hence, its revenue generation is partly tied to renewable energy.

Seldon clearly believes in Lithium's potential since the company produced a scant $58 million in third-quarter revenue, and it lost $64.5 million. Lithium Argentina will need to scale the business, growing revenue and achieving economies of scale to achieve profitability.

Glossary

Form 13F: A quarterly report filed by institutional investment managers to disclose their equity holdings.
Assets under management (AUM): The total market value of investments managed on behalf of clients by a fund or firm.
Reportable assets: Investment holdings that must be disclosed in regulatory filings, such as the 13F report.
Position: The amount of a particular security or asset held in a portfolio.
Stake: The ownership interest or share held in a company by an investor or fund.
Initiated (new) holding: The first time a fund acquires shares in a particular company, creating a new position.
Quarter-end values: The value of holdings calculated as of the last day of the financial quarter.
Alpha: A measure of an investment's performance compared to a benchmark index, showing excess return.
Materials company: A business involved in extracting, processing, or developing raw materials, such as metals or minerals.
Resource projects: Initiatives focused on exploring or developing natural resources like minerals, oil, or gas.
TTM: The 12-month period ending with the most recent quarterly report.

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