$34.9 Billion is the total value of Sands Capital Management's 66 reported holdings in Q2 2018. The portfolio turnover from Q1 2018 to Q2 2018 was 10.4% .
| Value | Shares | ↓ Weighting | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMZN | Sell | AMAZON COM INC | $2,961,624,000 | +11.8% | 1,742,337 | -4.8% | 8.48% | +8.3% |
| BABA | Sell | ALIBABA GROUP HLDG LTDsponsored ads | $2,710,510,000 | -1.8% | 14,609,549 | -2.8% | 7.76% | -4.9% |
| V | Sell | VISA INC | $2,466,818,000 | +5.8% | 18,624,521 | -4.5% | 7.06% | +2.4% |
| NFLX | Sell | NETFLIX INC | $2,214,161,000 | +17.7% | 5,656,596 | -11.2% | 6.34% | +14.0% |
| FB | Sell | FACEBOOK INCcl a | $1,687,644,000 | +2.8% | 8,684,872 | -15.4% | 4.83% | -0.5% |
| GOOGL | Buy | ALPHABET INCcap stk cl a | $1,533,993,000 | +17.8% | 1,358,490 | +8.2% | 4.39% | +14.1% |
| CRM | Sell | SALESFORCE COM INC | $1,299,513,000 | -6.9% | 9,527,225 | -20.6% | 3.72% | -9.8% |
| BKNG | Sell | BOOKING HLDGS INC | $1,267,754,000 | -7.5% | 625,406 | -5.1% | 3.63% | -10.5% |
| NOW | Sell | SERVICENOW INC | $1,223,016,000 | -0.2% | 7,091,179 | -4.2% | 3.50% | -3.4% |
| ILMN | Sell | ILLUMINA INC | $1,192,678,000 | +13.0% | 4,270,391 | -4.3% | 3.42% | +9.4% |
| SCHW | Sell | SCHWAB CHARLES CORP | $1,170,306,000 | -6.1% | 22,902,272 | -4.1% | 3.35% | -9.1% |
| ADBE | Sell | ADOBE SYS INC | $1,126,319,000 | +6.8% | 4,619,658 | -5.4% | 3.22% | +3.4% |
| ALGN | Buy | ALIGN TECHNOLOGY INC | $1,046,729,000 | +53.8% | 3,059,358 | +12.9% | 3.00% | +48.9% |
| EW | Buy | EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES CORP | $1,006,971,000 | +10.7% | 6,917,432 | +6.1% | 2.88% | +7.1% |
| WDAY | Buy | WORKDAY INCcl a | $837,299,000 | +32.8% | 6,912,969 | +39.3% | 2.40% | +28.5% |
| REGN | Sell | REGENERON PHARMACEUTICALS | $795,482,000 | -3.9% | 2,305,811 | -4.1% | 2.28% | -7.0% |
| PANW | Sell | PALO ALTO NETWORKS INC | $728,257,000 | +7.0% | 3,544,349 | -5.5% | 2.08% | +3.6% |
| ASML | Sell | ASML HOLDING N V | $676,966,000 | -2.1% | 3,419,537 | -1.8% | 1.94% | -5.3% |
| NKE | Sell | NIKE INCcl b | $666,641,000 | +17.7% | 8,366,484 | -1.8% | 1.91% | +14.0% |
| MNST | Buy | MONSTER BEVERAGE CORP | $666,084,000 | +1.7% | 11,624,504 | +1.5% | 1.91% | -1.5% |
| BIDU | Sell | BAIDU INCspon adr rep a | $663,078,000 | -57.4% | 2,728,717 | -60.9% | 1.90% | -58.7% |
| BMRN | Sell | BIOMARIN PHARMACEUTICAL INC | $652,825,000 | +11.1% | 6,930,199 | -4.4% | 1.87% | +7.5% |
| CSGP | Buy | COSTAR GROUP INC | $606,216,000 | +20.9% | 1,469,151 | +6.2% | 1.74% | +17.1% |
| SPLK | Sell | SPLUNK INC | $543,269,000 | -4.5% | 5,481,472 | -5.2% | 1.56% | -7.6% |
| SBUX | Sell | STARBUCKS CORP | $528,399,000 | -18.8% | 10,816,762 | -3.8% | 1.51% | -21.4% |
| SHOP | Sell | SHOPIFY INCcl a | $429,197,000 | +2.4% | 2,941,921 | -12.6% | 1.23% | -0.9% |
| ATVI | Sell | ACTIVISION BLIZZARD INC | $428,762,000 | +6.2% | 5,617,956 | -6.2% | 1.23% | +2.8% |
| GOOG | Sell | ALPHABET INCcap stk cl c | $403,952,000 | +5.2% | 362,078 | -2.7% | 1.16% | +1.9% |
| ALXN | Sell | ALEXION PHARMACEUTICALS INC | $400,302,000 | +4.4% | 3,224,339 | -6.3% | 1.15% | +1.0% |
| LVS | Sell | LAS VEGAS SANDS CORP | $354,768,000 | +4.1% | 4,645,993 | -1.9% | 1.02% | +0.8% |
| LOXO | Sell | LOXO ONCOLOGY INC | $348,389,000 | +41.8% | 2,008,237 | -5.7% | 1.00% | +37.3% |
| INCY | Sell | INCYTE CORP | $319,805,000 | -60.7% | 4,773,209 | -51.1% | 0.92% | -62.0% |
| TEAM | New | ATLASSIAN CORP PLCcl a | $298,485,000 | – | 4,774,240 | +100.0% | 0.86% | – |
| MDSO | Sell | MEDIDATA SOLUTIONS INC | $262,489,000 | +25.7% | 3,258,309 | -2.0% | 0.75% | +21.9% |
| FND | New | FLOOR & DECOR HLDGS INCcl a | $237,735,000 | – | 4,819,275 | +100.0% | 0.68% | – |
| GLPG | Sell | GALAPAGOS NVspon adr | $169,933,000 | -9.3% | 1,843,486 | -1.9% | 0.49% | -12.1% |
| YNDX | Buy | YANDEX N V | $138,532,000 | -5.5% | 3,858,844 | +3.8% | 0.40% | -8.5% |
| CTRP | Buy | CTRIP COM INTL LTD | $127,876,000 | +6.4% | 2,684,784 | +4.2% | 0.37% | +3.1% |
| INDA | Sell | ISHARES TRmsci india etf | $126,003,000 | -5.7% | 3,785,016 | -3.3% | 0.36% | -8.6% |
| TSM | Buy | TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MFG LTDsponsored adr | $90,134,000 | -14.5% | 2,465,364 | +2.4% | 0.26% | -17.3% |
| MMYT | Buy | MAKEMYTRIP LIMITED MAURITIUS | $78,860,000 | +7.1% | 2,181,464 | +2.8% | 0.23% | +3.7% |
| MELI | Buy | MERCADOLIBRE INC | $75,113,000 | -12.9% | 251,273 | +3.8% | 0.22% | -15.7% |
| BAP | Buy | CREDICORP LTD | $49,815,000 | +2.7% | 221,280 | +3.6% | 0.14% | 0.0% |
| ASR | Buy | GRUPO AEROPORTUARIO DEL SUREspon adr ser b | $47,625,000 | +35.7% | 299,227 | +45.4% | 0.14% | +30.8% |
| SE | Buy | SEA LTDadr | $38,306,000 | +37.9% | 2,553,740 | +3.6% | 0.11% | +34.1% |
| HDB | Buy | HDFC BANK LTD | $30,249,000 | +18.6% | 288,031 | +11.5% | 0.09% | +16.0% |
| DOCU | New | DOCUSIGN INC | $21,547,000 | – | 406,923 | +100.0% | 0.06% | – |
| AMT | Sell | AMERICAN TOWER CORP | $20,157,000 | -1.8% | 139,813 | -1.0% | 0.06% | -4.9% |
| TDG | Sell | TRANSDIGM GROUP INC | $17,306,000 | +5.0% | 50,142 | -6.6% | 0.05% | +2.0% |
| ZTS | Buy | ZOETIS INCcl a | $15,261,000 | +6.0% | 179,135 | +3.9% | 0.04% | +2.3% |
| GWRE | Buy | GUIDEWIRE SOFTWARE INC | $13,534,000 | +28.8% | 152,445 | +17.3% | 0.04% | +25.8% |
| ICE | Buy | INTERCONTINENTAL EXCHANGE IN | $12,765,000 | +2.0% | 173,551 | +0.6% | 0.04% | 0.0% |
| VRSK | Buy | VERISK ANALYTICS INC | $11,431,000 | +4.0% | 106,197 | +0.5% | 0.03% | +3.1% |
| DG | Buy | DOLLAR GEN CORP | $10,452,000 | +6.0% | 106,001 | +0.6% | 0.03% | +3.4% |
| INTU | Buy | INTUIT | $9,915,000 | +51.7% | 48,530 | +28.7% | 0.03% | +47.4% |
| ROST | Buy | ROSS STORES INC | $9,848,000 | +9.3% | 116,196 | +0.6% | 0.03% | +3.7% |
| APTV | Buy | APTIV PLC | $9,446,000 | +8.5% | 103,085 | +0.7% | 0.03% | +3.8% |
| ANSS | Sell | ANSYS INC | $9,065,000 | +8.9% | 52,045 | -2.1% | 0.03% | +4.0% |
| FMX | Buy | FOMENTO ECONOMICO MEXICANO Sspon adr units | $8,672,000 | -3.5% | 98,780 | +0.5% | 0.02% | -7.4% |
| UNP | Buy | UNION PAC CORP | $8,330,000 | +6.1% | 58,796 | +0.6% | 0.02% | +4.3% |
| IPGP | IPG PHOTONICS CORP | $6,685,000 | -5.5% | 30,300 | 0.0% | 0.02% | -9.5% | |
| MCO | Buy | MOODYS CORP | $5,985,000 | +6.3% | 35,093 | +0.5% | 0.02% | 0.0% |
| LYV | Buy | LIVE NATION ENTERTAINMENT IN | $5,351,000 | +15.9% | 110,167 | +0.5% | 0.02% | +7.1% |
| LC | LENDINGCLUB CORP | $267,000 | +8.1% | 70,442 | 0.0% | 0.00% | 0.0% | |
| CSCO | CISCO SYS INC | $465,000 | +0.4% | 10,800 | 0.0% | 0.00% | 0.0% | |
| MSFT | MICROSOFT CORP | $419,000 | +8.0% | 4,250 | 0.0% | 0.00% | 0.0% | |
| CELG | Exit | CELGENE CORP | $0 | – | -65,744 | -100.0% | -0.02% | – |
| AGN | Exit | ALLERGAN PLC | $0 | – | -45,058 | -100.0% | -0.02% | – |
| NETS | Exit | NETSHOES CAYMAN LTD | $0 | – | -1,329,225 | -100.0% | -0.02% | – |
| MULE | Exit | MULESOFT INCcl a | $0 | – | -368,443 | -100.0% | -0.05% | – |
Original filings
The following EDGAR filing(s) were analyzed to create this report:
- View 13F-HR filed 2018-08-14
About Sands Capital Management
Sands Capital Management is a well-known investment management firm that specializes in growth equity strategies. The company was founded in 1992 by Frank M. Sands Sr. and has since grown to manage over $50 billion in assets for a diverse range of clients, including individuals, institutions, and financial advisors.
At the helm of Sands Capital Management is CEO and Chief Investment Officer, Frank M. Sands Jr. He is responsible for overseeing the firm's investment strategies and ensuring that they align with the company's core values of innovation, collaboration, and excellence. Sands Jr. is supported by a team of experienced investment professionals, including COO and President, Christine L. Johnson, who oversees the firm's day-to-day operations.
Sands Capital Management's investment philosophy is centered around identifying high-quality growth companies that have the potential to generate significant long-term returns. The firm's investment process is rigorous and involves in-depth research and analysis of each potential investment opportunity. Sands Capital Management's portfolio is well-diversified across a range of sectors, including technology, healthcare, and consumer goods.
While past performance is not indicative of future results, Sands Capital Management has a strong track record of delivering consistent returns for its clients. However, it's important to note that investing always carries risks, and investors should carefully consider their investment objectives and risk tolerance before making any investment decisions.
It's important to note that this information is for educational purposes only and has not been fact-checked. As with any investment, it's important to do your own research and consult with a financial advisor before making any investment decisions.
Top long-term holdings
| Name | Quarters owned | Latest quarter owned | Max weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| VISA INC | 42 | Q3 2023 | 9.1% |
| ASML HOLDING NV ADR | 42 | Q3 2023 | 4.6% |
| NIKE INC | 42 | Q3 2023 | 4.1% |
| MERCADOLIBRE INC | 42 | Q3 2023 | 5.0% |
| AMAZON.COM INC | 40 | Q3 2023 | 8.5% |
| META PLATFORMS INC | 40 | Q3 2023 | 8.1% |
| COSTAR GROUP INC | 36 | Q3 2023 | 2.9% |
| ISHARES TR | 36 | Q3 2023 | 0.7% |
| ANSYS INC | 34 | Q1 2022 | 0.1% |
| EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES CORP | 33 | Q3 2023 | 5.2% |
View Sands Capital Management's complete holdings history.
Latest significant ownerships (13-D/G)
| Filed | Shares | Percentage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warner Music Group Corp. | July 10, 2023 | ? | ? |
| Sarepta Therapeutics, Inc. | February 14, 2023 | 2,151,378 | 2.5% |
| Fiverr International Ltd. | February 14, 2022 | 1,607,982 | 4.4% |
| Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc. | February 14, 2022 | 4,133,258 | 3.9% |
| Sea Ltd | February 14, 2022 | 18,159,912 | 4.5% |
| Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. | August 05, 2021 | 3,868,762 | 4.0% |
| ABIOMED INC | February 16, 2021 | 1,479,909 | 3.3% |
| bluebird bio, Inc. | February 16, 2021 | 3,163,651 | 4.8% |
| MakeMyTrip LtdSold out | February 16, 2021 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Atlassian Corp Plc | February 14, 2020 | 5,286,626 | 4.3% |
View Sands Capital Management's complete significant-ownership history.
Latest filings
| Type | Filed |
|---|---|
| 13F-HR | 2024-02-13 |
| SC 13G/A | 2024-02-13 |
| SC 13G/A | 2024-02-13 |
| SC 13G | 2024-02-13 |
| SC 13G | 2024-02-13 |
| SC 13G | 2024-02-13 |
| SC 13G | 2024-02-13 |
| 13F-HR | 2023-11-14 |
| 13F-HR | 2023-08-15 |
| SC 13G/A | 2023-07-10 |
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All filings
- Holdings (13F-HR)
- Significant ownership (13-D/G)
- Insider transactions (4, 5, 6)
- Events (8-K)
- Shareholder votes (proxy)
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