$1.14 Billion is the total value of Avenir Corp's 65 reported holdings in Q1 2014. The portfolio turnover from Q4 2013 to Q1 2014 was 15.9% .
| Value | Shares | ↓ Weighting | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMT | Buy | AMERICAN TOWER CORPcl a | $92,850,000 | +5.7% | 1,134,121 | +3.1% | 8.12% | +2.2% |
| MKL | Buy | MARKEL CORP | $83,315,000 | +9.1% | 139,766 | +6.2% | 7.28% | +5.5% |
| AIG | Sell | AMERICAN INTL GROUP INC | $82,275,000 | -2.1% | 1,645,167 | -0.1% | 7.19% | -5.3% |
| PXD | Sell | PIONEER NAT RES CO | $79,663,000 | -1.4% | 425,686 | -3.0% | 6.96% | -4.7% |
| MCRS | Sell | MICROS SYS INC | $65,076,000 | -8.6% | 1,229,470 | -0.9% | 5.69% | -11.6% |
| KMX | Buy | CARMAX INC | $62,684,000 | +0.7% | 1,339,397 | +1.1% | 5.48% | -2.6% |
| DENN | Buy | DENNYS CORP | $61,228,000 | -10.4% | 9,522,289 | +0.2% | 5.35% | -13.3% |
| INAP | Buy | INTERNAP NETWORK SVCS CORP | $58,684,000 | -3.3% | 8,288,691 | +2.7% | 5.13% | -6.5% |
| CCK | Buy | CROWN HOLDINGS INC | $57,602,000 | +2.7% | 1,287,483 | +2.3% | 5.04% | -0.7% |
| AES | Buy | AES CORP | $53,917,000 | +0.6% | 3,775,668 | +2.2% | 4.71% | -2.7% |
| MSFT | Buy | MICROSOFT CORP | $48,932,000 | +16.4% | 1,193,758 | +6.2% | 4.28% | +12.5% |
| ALL | Sell | ALLSTATE CORP | $38,236,000 | -0.8% | 675,794 | -4.4% | 3.34% | -4.1% |
| KMI | New | KINDER MORGAN INC | $35,475,000 | – | 1,091,863 | +100.0% | 3.10% | – |
| TWC | Sell | TIME WARNER CABLE INC | $34,671,000 | -0.4% | 252,738 | -1.6% | 3.03% | -3.7% |
| PLKI | New | POPEYES LA KITCHEN INC | $31,378,000 | – | 772,102 | +100.0% | 2.74% | – |
| ROST | Buy | ROSS STORES INC | $27,786,000 | -2.3% | 388,238 | +2.3% | 2.43% | -5.5% |
| IRDM | Sell | IRIDIUM COMMUNICATIONS INC | $24,746,000 | +6.6% | 3,295,088 | -11.3% | 2.16% | +3.1% |
| CBB | Buy | CINCINNATI BELL INC NEW | $23,515,000 | -0.4% | 6,796,341 | +2.5% | 2.06% | -3.7% |
| OLED | Sell | UNIVERSAL DISPLAY CORP | $22,782,000 | -15.5% | 713,936 | -9.0% | 1.99% | -18.3% |
| DTV | Buy | DIRECTV | $22,338,000 | +11.9% | 292,303 | +1.2% | 1.95% | +8.3% |
| TK | Sell | TEEKAY CORPORATION | $21,490,000 | +3.3% | 382,106 | -11.8% | 1.88% | -0.1% |
| MWE | Sell | MARKWEST ENERGY PARTNERS LPunit ltd partn | $15,559,000 | -1.5% | 238,199 | -0.3% | 1.36% | -4.8% |
| WFC | Sell | WELLS FARGO & CO NEW | $12,474,000 | +8.6% | 250,780 | -0.9% | 1.09% | +5.0% |
| BOKF | Sell | B O K FINL CORP | $11,132,000 | +4.1% | 161,222 | -0.0% | 0.97% | +0.6% |
| BRKB | Sell | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC DELcl b | $8,139,000 | +4.6% | 65,128 | -0.8% | 0.71% | +1.1% |
| RGP | New | REGENCY ENERGY PARTNERS LP | $7,808,000 | – | 286,858 | +100.0% | 0.68% | – |
| SIX | Sell | SIX FLAGS ENTMT CORP NEW | $7,604,000 | +6.0% | 189,388 | -2.8% | 0.66% | +2.5% |
| EPD | ENTERPRISE PRODS PARTNERS LP | $5,311,000 | +4.6% | 76,569 | 0.0% | 0.46% | +1.1% | |
| NSH | NUSTAR GP HOLDINGS LLCunit restg llc | $4,772,000 | +21.2% | 140,185 | 0.0% | 0.42% | +17.1% | |
| ET | Buy | ENERGY TRANSFER EQUITY LP | $4,330,000 | +14.2% | 92,610 | +99.6% | 0.38% | +10.5% |
| BIP | Sell | BROOKFIELD INFRAST PARTNERSlp int unit | $4,157,000 | -9.3% | 105,368 | -9.9% | 0.36% | -12.3% |
| FUN | Buy | CEDAR FAIR LPdepositry unit | $3,649,000 | +3.7% | 71,654 | +1.0% | 0.32% | +0.3% |
| BRKA | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC DELcl a | $3,560,000 | +5.3% | 19 | 0.0% | 0.31% | +1.6% | |
| TOO | Sell | TEEKAY OFFSHORE PARTNERS LPpartnership un | $3,043,000 | -4.3% | 92,995 | -3.3% | 0.27% | -7.6% |
| SIRI | Sell | SIRIUS XM RADIO INC | $2,849,000 | -9.2% | 890,252 | -1.0% | 0.25% | -12.3% |
| GOOD | Buy | GLADSTONE COML CORP | $2,259,000 | +1.8% | 130,279 | +5.6% | 0.20% | -1.5% |
| APEI | Sell | AMERICAN PUBLIC EDUCATION INC | $1,911,000 | -45.0% | 54,487 | -31.8% | 0.17% | -46.8% |
| SBAC | SBA COMMUNICATIONS CORP | $1,593,000 | +1.2% | 17,518 | 0.0% | 0.14% | -2.1% | |
| MIC | Buy | MACQUARIE INFRASTR CO LLCmembership int | $1,501,000 | +15.9% | 26,213 | +10.2% | 0.13% | +12.0% |
| ATRS | Buy | ANTARES PHARMA INC | $1,186,000 | -21.3% | 338,735 | +0.5% | 0.10% | -23.5% |
| AESPRC | Sell | AES TR IIIpfd cv 6.75% | $970,000 | -0.9% | 18,980 | -2.7% | 0.08% | -4.5% |
| VNRSQ | Sell | VANGUARD NATURAL RESOURCES L | $963,000 | -68.4% | 32,340 | -68.7% | 0.08% | -69.6% |
| OXY | OCCIDENTAL PETE CORP DEL | $953,000 | +0.2% | 10,000 | 0.0% | 0.08% | -3.5% | |
| AIGWS | Buy | AMERICAN INTL GROUP INC*w exp 01/19/21 | $933,000 | +34.6% | 45,636 | +33.3% | 0.08% | +30.2% |
| SDS | PROSHARES TR | $841,000 | -4.4% | 29,670 | 0.0% | 0.07% | -7.5% | |
| LXP | Sell | LEXINGTON REALTY TRUST | $725,000 | -4.4% | 66,466 | -10.5% | 0.06% | -8.7% |
| POZN | POZEN INC | $696,000 | -0.4% | 86,997 | 0.0% | 0.06% | -3.2% | |
| BK | Buy | BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON CORP | $648,000 | +4.3% | 18,375 | +3.4% | 0.06% | +1.8% |
| COF | CAPITAL ONE FINL CORP | $617,000 | +0.7% | 8,000 | 0.0% | 0.05% | -1.8% | |
| 4945SC | KINDER MORGAN ENERGY PARTNERSut ltd partner | $592,000 | -8.2% | 8,000 | 0.0% | 0.05% | -10.3% | |
| SDRL | Sell | SEADRILL LIMITED | $568,000 | -17.3% | 16,160 | -3.3% | 0.05% | -19.4% |
| CBBPRB | CINCINNATI BELL INC NEWpfd cv dep1/20 | $447,000 | +0.2% | 9,856 | 0.0% | 0.04% | -2.5% | |
| TIGR | TIGERLOGIC CORPORATION | $409,000 | -24.3% | 290,274 | 0.0% | 0.04% | -26.5% | |
| FOXA | TWENTY FIRST CENTY FOX INCcl a | $401,000 | -9.3% | 12,556 | 0.0% | 0.04% | -12.5% | |
| XOM | EXXON MOBIL CORP | $386,000 | -3.5% | 3,950 | 0.0% | 0.03% | -5.6% | |
| GE | GENERAL ELECTRIC CO | $319,000 | -7.5% | 12,320 | 0.0% | 0.03% | -9.7% | |
| ZINCQ | HORSEHEAD HLDG CORP | $297,000 | +3.8% | 17,645 | 0.0% | 0.03% | 0.0% | |
| FBSS | New | FAUQUIER BANKSHARES INC VA | $236,000 | – | 16,000 | +100.0% | 0.02% | – |
| COP | CONOCOPHILLIPS | $242,000 | -0.4% | 3,440 | 0.0% | 0.02% | -4.5% | |
| NIHDQ | Sell | NII HLDGS INCcl b new | $243,000 | -69.2% | 204,199 | -28.8% | 0.02% | -70.4% |
| FTR | Sell | FRONTIER COMMUNICATIONS CORP | $223,000 | -11.9% | 39,125 | -28.0% | 0.02% | -17.4% |
| ERII | New | ENERGY RECOVERY INC | $201,000 | – | 37,700 | +100.0% | 0.02% | – |
| WD | WALKER & DUNLOP INC | $167,000 | +1.2% | 10,200 | 0.0% | 0.02% | 0.0% | |
| ACFN | ACORN ENERGY INC | $134,000 | -16.8% | 39,500 | 0.0% | 0.01% | -20.0% | |
| KMIWS | New | KINDER MORGAN INC DEL*w exp 05/25/2017 | $44,000 | – | 25,000 | +100.0% | 0.00% | – |
| ACE | Exit | ACE LTD | $0 | – | -6,720 | -100.0% | -0.06% | – |
| MASC | Exit | MATERIAL SCIENCES CORP | $0 | – | -82,600 | -100.0% | -0.09% | – |
| PVR | Exit | PVR PARTNERS LP | $0 | – | -283,258 | -100.0% | -0.69% | – |
| AFCE | Exit | AFC ENTERPRISES INC | $0 | – | -751,468 | -100.0% | -2.62% | – |
Original filings
The following EDGAR filing(s) were analyzed to create this report:
- View 13F-HR filed 2014-05-14
About Avenir Corp
Avenir Corp is a well-known investment management firm that has been operating for over 30 years. The company was founded by Ronald M. Ansin, who is still the CEO of the firm. Avenir Corp has a team of experienced professionals, including the COO, David J. Ansin, and the Chief Investment Officer, Michael J. Ansin.
The company's investment philosophy is centered around long-term value investing. Avenir Corp invests in companies that have strong fundamentals and a competitive advantage in their respective industries. The firm's investment approach is based on in-depth research and analysis, which allows them to identify undervalued companies that have the potential for long-term growth.
Avenir Corp has a diverse portfolio of investments, which includes stocks, bonds, and real estate. The firm's investment strategy has been successful over the years, and they have consistently delivered strong returns for their clients.
One of the key strengths of Avenir Corp is their focus on risk management. The firm has a disciplined approach to investing, which includes a thorough analysis of the risks associated with each investment. This approach has helped the firm to minimize losses and preserve capital during market downturns.
Overall, Avenir Corp is a reputable investment management firm that has a proven track record of delivering strong returns for their clients. With a team of experienced professionals and a disciplined investment approach, the firm is well-positioned to continue delivering value to their investors in the years to come.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARKEL GROUP INC | 42 | Q3 2023 | 12.0% |
| CARMAX INC | 42 | Q3 2023 | 7.0% |
| DENNYS CORP | 42 | Q3 2023 | 8.5% |
| AES CORP | 42 | Q3 2023 | 5.0% |
| AMERICAN INTL GROUP INC | 42 | Q3 2023 | 7.7% |
| UNIVERSAL DISPLAY CORP | 42 | Q3 2023 | 4.7% |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC DEL | 42 | Q3 2023 | 5.1% |
| BOK FINL CORP | 42 | Q3 2023 | 1.5% |
| BROOKFIELD INFRAST PARTNERS | 42 | Q3 2023 | 0.8% |
| ENERGY TRANSFER LP | 42 | Q3 2023 | 0.8% |
View Avenir Corp's complete holdings history.
Latest significant ownerships (13-D/G)
| Filed | Shares | Percentage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| OptimizeRx Corp | February 05, 2021 | 704,756 | 4.7% |
| DENNY'S Corp | May 05, 2020 | 2,726,560 | 4.9% |
| Internap Corp | May 10, 2019 | 1,249,186 | 4.9% |
| Internap Corp | March 27, 2017 | 7,966,877 | 9.7% |
| Iridium Communications Inc. | May 23, 2014 | 3,252,378 | 3.5% |
| SUNRISE SENIOR LIVING INC | August 30, 2012 | 2,627,387 | 4.6% |
| REDDY ICE HOLDINGS INC | March 30, 2011 | 942,036 | 4.1% |
| POZEN INC /NC | October 18, 2010 | 1,350,826 | 4.5% |
| GLADSTONE COMMERCIAL CORP | August 31, 2010 | 426,353 | 5.0% |
| Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc. | March 31, 2010 | 2,005,906 | 4.9% |
View Avenir Corp's complete significant-ownership history.
Latest filings
| Type | Filed |
|---|---|
| 13F-HR | 2024-02-14 |
| SC 13G | 2024-02-14 |
| 13F-HR | 2023-11-14 |
| 13F-HR | 2023-08-11 |
| 13F-HR | 2023-05-15 |
| 13F-HR | 2023-02-14 |
| SC 13G/A | 2023-02-14 |
| 13F-HR | 2022-11-15 |
| 13F-HR | 2022-08-11 |
| SC 13G | 2022-08-11 |
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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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