Firm profile

Moon Capital Management LP

NEW YORK, NYCRD 156460Registration Status: ApprovedEffective since March 30, 2012SEC # 801-73521Latest ADV March 31, 2026

Moon Capital Management LP is an SEC registered investment adviser organized as a limited partnership with a primary office location in New York, NY. Its latest Form ADV filing, dated March 31, 2026, reports $911M in regulatory assets under management, 23 employees, 2 offices, and 16 accounts.

Assets Under Management
$911M
Employees
23
Offices
2 offices
Total Clients
16

Associated firm names

3 names listed
  • MOON CAPITAL ADVISERS LLCRelying adviser
  • MOON CAPITAL SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.Relying adviser
  • MOON CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LP

Leadership

2 roles identified
CEOJohn W. Moon
CCOGrace S. Park

Advisory services offered

1 types reported
Portfolio management for pooled investment vehicles

Fee models offered

2 types reported
Asset based fees
Performance-based fees

Offices & Contact

Primary office

NEW YORK, New York, United States

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Primary office regionOther reported regions

Shading shows states and countries with reported offices. Cities are listed below; shading does not indicate service coverage.

New York

NEW YORKPrimary office

Singapore

SINGAPORE

2 office records listed · 2 total offices reported. Counts can use different reporting dates. SEC filers may list only their largest 25 additional offices.

Contact and digital presence

ADV profile links

Regulatory Assets Under Management Breakdown

Total regulatory assets under management$911Mas of March 31, 2026
Discretionary100.0%
$911M
100% of total RAUM100.0%
Non-discretionary0.0%
$0
0% of total RAUM0.0%
All regulatory assets under management are discretionary.

Client Coverage Demographics

Top client segmentPooled Investment Vehicles represent 100.0% of total clients.
Top client categories% of clientsClients
1
Pooled Investment Vehicles
100.0%
16

Assets under management Growth by Quarter

Quarterly points use the latest ADV filing or SEC roster snapshot available in each quarter.

Total AUM$911M
Total Accounts16
10Y AUM Change$-873M (-48.9%)

Private Funds

Private funds reported by Moon Capital Management LP

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Employee Growth by Quarter

Quarterly points use the latest ADV filing or SEC roster snapshot available in each quarter.

Total Employees23
Clients per Employee1:1
10Y Employee Change-21 (-47.7%)

Historical AUM and employee figures reflect available SEC Form ADV filings under this CRD. Filing gaps may reflect registration status changes, dormant periods, state registration periods, firm restructuring, or other reporting changes. Rialytix does not interpolate missing periods.


Ownership

Reported direct and indirect ownership ranges

Each range applies to a separate reported relationship and should not be added together.

Reported ownership ranges

Highlighted bands show the percentage range reported in Form ADV.

0%25%50%75%100%
JOHN WALTER MOONDirect owner · Schedule AInterest in MOON CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LP
75%+
JWM CAPITAL LLCDirect owner · Schedule AInterest in MOON CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LP
< 5%
JOHN WALTER MOONIndirect owner · Schedule BInterest in JWM CAPITAL LLC
75%+

Bars represent the reported range at that individual ownership step, not an estimated percentage of the advisory firm. Indirect relationships may refer to intermediate entities rather than directly to Moon Capital Management LP.

Reported ownership and control details

Form ADV · Filing date 2026-03-31 · Schedules A and B

4 entries
#Owner / person & roleInterest in entityReported interestControl personTitle / status acquiredSource
1JOHN WALTER MOONCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, FOUNDER, PORTFOLIO MANAGER, LIMITED PARTNER; OWNER AND MANAGING MEMBER OF MOON CAPITAL ADVISERS LLCIndividualMOON CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LP75% or moreCode EYesCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, FOUNDER, PORTFOLIO MANAGER, LIMITED PARTNER; OWNER AND MANAGING MEMBER OF MOON CAPITAL ADVISERS LLC12/2004Schedule APDF page 54
2JWM CAPITAL LLCGENERAL PARTNERDomestic entityMOON CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LPLess than 5%Code NAYesGENERAL PARTNER12/2004Schedule APDF page 54
3GRACE SERENA PARKCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICERIndividualMOON CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LPLess than 5%Code NAYesCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER02/2025Schedule APDF page 54
4JOHN WALTER MOONMANAGING MEMBERIndividualJWM CAPITAL LLC75% or moreCode EYesMANAGING MEMBER12/2004Schedule BPDF page 55

Less than 5% may include zero. Code F identifies a role without specifying a percentage. Reported interests may overlap and may not include every owner. Total indirect ownership is not calculated.

Compliance & Disclosures

Filing dated 3/31/2026 8:19:17 AM

Responses were selected by the RIA in its filing. Questions are shortened for readability; “you” refers to the reporting firm, and some questions also cover advisory affiliates.

RIA or supervised-person involvementThe RIA reported that one or more events below involve the firm or its supervised persons.RIA responseYes
AFelonies2 No

In the past ten years, have you or any advisory affiliate:

  • A1Been convicted of or pleaded guilty or no contest to a felony?No
  • A2Been charged with a felony?No
BMisdemeanors2 No

In the past ten years, have you or any advisory affiliate:

  • B1Been convicted of or pleaded guilty or no contest to a misdemeanor involving investments, an investment-related business, fraud, false statements or omissions, wrongful taking of property, bribery, perjury, forgery, counterfeiting, or extortion?No
  • B2Been charged with a misdemeanor of the kind listed above?No
CSEC or CFTC actions5 No

Has the SEC or CFTC ever:

  • C1Found you or an advisory affiliate made a false statement or omission?No
  • C2Found you or an advisory affiliate violated SEC or CFTC regulations or statutes?No
  • C3Found you or an advisory affiliate caused an investment-related business to have its authorization to do business denied, suspended, revoked, or restricted?No
  • C4Entered an order against you or an advisory affiliate in connection with investment-related activity?No
  • C5Imposed a civil money penalty on you or an advisory affiliate, or ordered you or an advisory affiliate to cease and desist from any activity?No
DOther regulatory actions1 Yes4 No

Has any other federal regulatory agency, state regulatory agency, or foreign financial regulatory authority ever:

  • D1Found you or an advisory affiliate made a false statement or omission, or was dishonest, unfair, or unethical?No
  • D2Found you or an advisory affiliate violated investment-related regulations or statutes?Yes
  • D3Found you or an advisory affiliate caused an investment-related business to have its authorization to do business denied, suspended, revoked, or restricted?No
  • D4In the past ten years, entered an order against you or an advisory affiliate in connection with investment-related activity?No
  • D5Denied, suspended, or revoked your or an advisory affiliate’s registration or license, or otherwise prevented association with an investment-related business or restricted activities?No
ESelf-regulatory organization actions4 No

Has a self-regulatory organization or commodities exchange ever:

  • E1Found you or an advisory affiliate made a false statement or omission?No
  • E2Found you or an advisory affiliate violated its rules, other than a violation designated as a minor rule violation under an SEC-approved plan?No
  • E3Found you or an advisory affiliate caused an investment-related business to have its authorization to do business denied, suspended, revoked, or restricted?No
  • E4Disciplined you or an advisory affiliate by expulsion, suspension, barring association with other members, or otherwise restricting activities?No
FProfessional authorizations1 No
  • FHas an authorization to act as an attorney, accountant, or federal contractor granted to you or an advisory affiliate ever been revoked or suspended?No
GPending regulatory proceedings1 No
  • GAre you or any advisory affiliate now the subject of a regulatory proceeding that could result in a “Yes” answer to any part of C, D, or E?No
HCivil judicial actions and proceedings4 No

(1) Court actions

Has a domestic or foreign court:

  • H(1)(a)In the past ten years, enjoined you or an advisory affiliate in connection with investment-related activity?No
  • H(1)(b)Found that you or an advisory affiliate violated investment-related statutes or regulations?No
  • H(1)(c)Dismissed, pursuant to a settlement agreement, an investment-related civil action brought against you or an advisory affiliate by a state or foreign financial regulatory authority?No

(2) Pending civil proceedings

  • H(2)Are you or any advisory affiliate now the subject of a civil proceeding that could result in a “Yes” answer to any part of H(1)?No
Additional DRP filings 1 source block

Verbatim excerpts from supporting DRP filings, which may concern the firm or advisory affiliates. Amounts retain their filed labels; no total or attribution is inferred.

regulatory · block 1MOON CAPITAL MASTER FUND LTD.PDF pages 59–61
Advisory affiliate name — filed text
MOON CAPITAL MASTER FUND LTD.
Regulator name — filed text
CAPITAL MARKETS BOARD OF TURKEY
Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
$ 55,515.00
How was matter resolved — filed text
Decision

Action status / disposition — filed text

THE CAPITAL MARKETS BOARD OF TURKEY DETERMINED THAT MOON CAPITAL MASTER FUND LTD. MUST (I) PAY AN ADMINISTRATIVE FINE OF TRY 440,226.75 (APPROX. US$55,515) BASED ON ITS FINDING THAT MOON CAPITAL MASTER FUND LTD. DID NOT SATISFY THE REQUIREMENTS OF ARTICLES 24 AND 28 OF THE TURKISH COMMUNIQUÉ ON MARGIN PURCHASE, SHORT SALE, BORROWING AND LENDING TRANSACTIONS OF CAPITAL MARKET INSTRUMENTS SERIAL V, NO: 65 IN CONNECTION WITH A SINGLE SHORT SALE TRANSACTION DATED JULY 1, 2020 AND (II) EXERCISE DUE CARE IN CONNECTION WITH ANY FUTURE SHORT SALES. MOON CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LP PAID THE ADMINISTRATIVE FINE ON BEHALF OF MOON CAPITAL MASTER FUND LTD. ON APRIL 14, 2021, AND AS A RESULT, THIS ADMINISTRATIVE FINE DID NOT RESULT IN ANY COST TO MOON CAPITAL MASTER FUND LTD. OR ITS INVESTORS. THE AMOUNT OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE FINE WAS REDUCED FROM AN INITIAL AMOUNT OF APPROXIMATELY US$73,150 BASED ON MOON CAPITAL'S TIMELY RESPONSE TO THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE FINE.
Other filed details

Description of allegations — filed text

MOON CAPITAL MASTER FUND LTD. PURPORTEDLY CONTRAVENED ARTICLES 24 AND 28 OF THE TURKISH COMMUNIQUÉ ON MARGIN PURCHASE, SHORT SALE, BORROWING AND LENDING TRANSACTIONS OF CAPITAL MARKET INSTRUMENTS SERIAL V, NO: 65. THESE RULES REQUIRE THE CLEAR IDENTIFICATION OF SHORT SALES BY MARKET PARTICIPANTS, INCLUDING THE INVESTOR AND BROKER EXECUTING ANY GIVEN SHORT SALE. THE ADMINISTRATIVE FINE RELATED TO A SINGLE SHORT SALE TRANSACTION EXECUTED ON JULY 1, 2020.

Sanction detail — filed text

SEE ITEM 13 BELOW. MOON CAPITAL MASTER FUND LTD. WAS SUBJECT TO AN ADMINISTRATIVE FINE OF TRY 440,226.75 (APPROXIMATELY US$55,515) TO THE CAPITAL MARKETS BOARD OF TURKEY BASED ON ITS FINDING DETAILED IN ITEM 7 ABOVE. THE AMOUNT OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE FINE WAS REDUCED FROM AN INITIAL AMOUNT OF TRY 586,929 (APPROX. US$73,150) BASED ON MOON CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LP'S TIMELY RESPONSE TO THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE FINE.
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an 
INITIAL OR
AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D.,
11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV.
Regulatory Action
Check item(s) being responded to:
11.C(1)
11.C(2)
11.C(3)
11.C(4)
11.C(5)
11.D(1)
11.D(2)
11.D(3)
11.D(4)
11.D(5)
11.E(1)
11.E(2)
11.E(3)
11.E(4)

11.F.
11.G.
Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File
with a completed Execution Page. 
One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the
same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP.
PART I
A.  The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):
You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates
If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). 
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.
ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE
CRD
Number:
This advisory affiliate is 
a Firm
an Individual
Registered:
Yes
No
Name:
MOON CAPITAL MASTER FUND
LTD.
(For individuals, Last, First,
Middle)
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is
registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the
adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor.
If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item
11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any
event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the
circumstances: 
B.
If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to
the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided.
 Yes
 No
NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records.
PART II
1.  Regulatory Action initiated by:
SEC   
Other Federal   
State   
SRO
Foreign
(Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) 
CAPITAL MARKETS BOARD OF TURKEY
2.
Principal Sanction:
Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s)
Other Sanctions: 
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 
04/01/2021
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
4.
Docket/Case Number:
17
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
6.
Principal Product Type:

Equity Listed (Common & Preferred Stock)
Other Product Types: 
7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):
MOON CAPITAL MASTER FUND LTD. PURPORTEDLY CONTRAVENED ARTICLES 24 AND 28 OF THE TURKISH COMMUNIQUÉ ON MARGIN PURCHASE, SHORT
SALE, BORROWING AND LENDING TRANSACTIONS OF CAPITAL MARKET INSTRUMENTS SERIAL V, NO: 65. THESE RULES REQUIRE THE CLEAR
IDENTIFICATION OF SHORT SALES BY MARKET PARTICIPANTS, INCLUDING THE INVESTOR AND BROKER EXECUTING ANY GIVEN SHORT SALE. THE
ADMINISTRATIVE FINE RELATED TO A SINGLE SHORT SALE TRANSACTION EXECUTED ON JULY 1, 2020.
8.
Current Status?      
 Pending
 On Appeal
 Final
9.
If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed:
If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only.
10. How was matter resolved:
Decision
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
04/14/2021
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
12. Resolution Detail:
A.  Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)?
 Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 55,515.00
 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
 Disgorgement/Restitution
 Censure
 Cease and Desist/Injunction
 Bar
 Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal,
Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to
requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution,
disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion
of penalty was waived: 
SEE ITEM 13 BELOW. MOON CAPITAL MASTER FUND LTD. WAS SUBJECT TO AN ADMINISTRATIVE FINE OF TRY 440,226.75 (APPROXIMATELY
US$55,515) TO THE CAPITAL MARKETS BOARD OF TURKEY BASED ON ITS FINDING DETAILED IN ITEM 7 ABOVE. THE AMOUNT OF THE
ADMINISTRATIVE FINE WAS REDUCED FROM AN INITIAL AMOUNT OF TRY 586,929 (APPROX. US$73,150) BASED ON MOON CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
LP'S TIMELY RESPONSE TO THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE FINE.
13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response
must fit within the space provided).
THE CAPITAL MARKETS BOARD OF TURKEY DETERMINED THAT MOON CAPITAL MASTER FUND LTD. MUST (I) PAY AN ADMINISTRATIVE FINE OF TRY
440,226.75 (APPROX. US$55,515) BASED ON ITS FINDING THAT MOON CAPITAL MASTER FUND LTD. DID NOT SATISFY THE REQUIREMENTS OF ARTICLES
24 AND 28 OF THE TURKISH COMMUNIQUÉ ON MARGIN PURCHASE, SHORT SALE, BORROWING AND LENDING TRANSACTIONS OF CAPITAL MARKET
INSTRUMENTS SERIAL V, NO: 65 IN CONNECTION WITH A SINGLE SHORT SALE TRANSACTION DATED JULY 1, 2020 AND (II) EXERCISE DUE CARE IN
CONNECTION WITH ANY FUTURE SHORT SALES. MOON CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LP PAID THE ADMINISTRATIVE FINE ON BEHALF OF MOON CAPITAL
MASTER FUND LTD. ON APRIL 14, 2021, AND AS A RESULT, THIS ADMINISTRATIVE FINE DID NOT RESULT IN ANY COST TO MOON CAPITAL MASTER FUND
LTD. OR ITS INVESTORS. THE AMOUNT OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE FINE WAS REDUCED FROM AN INITIAL AMOUNT OF APPROXIMATELY US$73,150 BASED
ON MOON CAPITAL'S TIMELY RESPONSE TO THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE FINE.

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