$11.4 Billion is the total value of Polen Capital Management's 29 reported holdings in Q2 2017. The portfolio turnover from Q1 2017 to Q2 2017 was 19.2% .
| Value | Shares | ↓ Weighting | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V | Buy | VISA INC | $977,733,000 | +13.6% | 10,425,812 | +7.7% | 8.55% | +6.8% |
| FB | Buy | FACEBOOK INCcl a | $876,506,000 | +14.2% | 5,805,442 | +7.5% | 7.67% | +7.4% |
| ADBE | Buy | ADOBE SYS INC | $857,484,000 | +42.9% | 6,062,530 | +31.5% | 7.50% | +34.4% |
| GOOG | Buy | ALPHABET INCcap stk cl c | $842,147,000 | +16.9% | 926,730 | +6.8% | 7.36% | +9.9% |
| REGN | Buy | REGENERON PHARMACEUTICALS | $779,105,000 | +36.0% | 1,586,320 | +7.3% | 6.81% | +27.9% |
| NKE | Buy | NIKE INCcl b | $717,359,000 | +13.4% | 12,158,635 | +7.1% | 6.27% | +6.6% |
| ADP | Buy | AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING IN | $682,578,000 | +6.7% | 6,661,902 | +6.6% | 5.97% | +0.3% |
| SBUX | Buy | STARBUCKS CORP | $660,949,000 | +8.2% | 11,335,091 | +8.3% | 5.78% | +1.7% |
| CELG | Buy | CELGENE CORP | $660,128,000 | +12.4% | 5,082,991 | +7.7% | 5.77% | +5.7% |
| ORCL | Buy | ORACLE CORP | $632,780,000 | +20.6% | 12,620,261 | +7.3% | 5.53% | +13.3% |
| PCLN | Buy | PRICELINE GRP INC | $625,558,000 | +12.5% | 334,430 | +7.1% | 5.47% | +5.8% |
| ACN | Buy | ACCENTURE PLC IRELAND | $587,326,000 | +11.0% | 4,748,751 | +7.6% | 5.14% | +4.3% |
| ALGN | Buy | ALIGN TECHNOLOGY INC | $504,789,000 | +39.7% | 3,362,570 | +6.8% | 4.42% | +31.3% |
| IT | Buy | GARTNER INC | $490,699,000 | +22.3% | 3,972,949 | +6.9% | 4.29% | +15.0% |
| ORLY | Buy | O REILLY AUTOMOTIVE INC NEW | $451,795,000 | +10.0% | 2,065,445 | +35.7% | 3.95% | +3.4% |
| GOOGL | Sell | ALPHABET INCcap stk cl a | $411,472,000 | -7.9% | 442,595 | -16.0% | 3.60% | -13.4% |
| DG | Buy | DOLLAR GEN CORP NEW | $344,644,000 | +14.9% | 4,780,742 | +11.2% | 3.01% | +8.0% |
| MA | Buy | MASTERCARD INCORPORATEDcl a | $276,835,000 | +17.7% | 2,279,419 | +9.0% | 2.42% | +10.6% |
| IWF | Buy | ISHARES TRrus 1000 grw etf | $28,124,000 | +91.3% | 236,298 | +82.9% | 0.25% | +79.6% |
| TJX | Sell | TJX COS INC NEW | $15,759,000 | -97.0% | 218,353 | -96.7% | 0.14% | -97.2% |
| BABA | Buy | ALIBABA GROUP HLDG LTDsponsored ads | $2,477,000 | +54.5% | 17,582 | +18.3% | 0.02% | +46.7% |
| CHKP | Buy | CHECK POINT SOFTWARE TECH LTord | $2,099,000 | +24.9% | 19,240 | +17.6% | 0.02% | +12.5% |
| AAPL | Sell | APPLE INC | $1,429,000 | -1.1% | 9,923 | -1.3% | 0.01% | -7.7% |
| FAST | Sell | FASTENAL CO | $1,149,000 | -16.3% | 26,400 | -1.0% | 0.01% | -23.1% |
| NVO | Sell | NOVO-NORDISK A Sadr | $714,000 | +23.3% | 16,653 | -1.4% | 0.01% | +20.0% |
| ICLR | New | ICON PLC | $737,000 | – | 7,539 | +100.0% | 0.01% | – |
| UL | New | UNILEVER PLCspon adr new | $572,000 | – | 10,577 | +100.0% | 0.01% | – |
| RENX | New | RELX NVsponsored adr | $425,000 | – | 20,553 | +100.0% | 0.00% | – |
| BIDU | New | BAIDU INCspon adr rep a | $371,000 | – | 2,076 | +100.0% | 0.00% | – |
| NSRGY | Exit | NESTLE S. A. ADR | $0 | – | -5,742,173 | -100.0% | -4.10% | – |
Original filings
The following EDGAR filing(s) were analyzed to create this report:
- View 13F-HR filed 2017-08-10
About Polen Capital Management
Polen Capital Management is a Florida-based investment management firm that was founded in 1989 by Dan Davidowitz and Stan Moss. The firm manages over $60 billion in assets for institutional and individual investors. Polen Capital Management is known for its active management style and its focus on high-quality growth companies.
The firm's investment philosophy is centered around the belief that high-quality companies with sustainable competitive advantages will outperform over the long term. Polen Capital Management's investment process involves rigorous fundamental analysis and a focus on companies with strong management teams, high returns on invested capital, and sustainable growth prospects.
The firm's investment team is led by a group of experienced professionals, including CEO and Chief Investment Officer, Damon Ficklin, who has been with the firm since 2003. Other key members of the team include COO, Jeff Mueller, and Senior Portfolio Manager, Daniel Davidowitz.
Polen Capital Management offers a range of investment strategies, including global, international, and U.S. equity strategies. The firm's clients include pension funds, endowments, foundations, and high net worth individuals.
Overall, Polen Capital Management has a strong reputation in the investment management industry, and its focus on high-quality growth companies has led to strong long-term performance for its clients.
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 Cl A | 42 | Q3 2023 | 8.6% |
| ACCENTURE PLC IRELAND | 42 | Q3 2023 | 5.6% |
| Nike Inc Cl B | 42 | Q3 2023 | 8.4% |
| MASTERCARD INCORPORATED | 42 | Q3 2023 | 6.4% |
| GARTNER INC | 42 | Q3 2023 | 5.0% |
| Automatic Data Processing Inc | 41 | Q3 2023 | 6.5% |
| Ishares Tr Russell 1 | 41 | Q3 2023 | 1.6% |
| STARBUCKS CORP | 39 | Q4 2022 | 6.6% |
| ADOBE SYSTEMS INCORPORATED | 35 | Q3 2023 | 9.9% |
| META PLATFORMS INC | 34 | Q1 2023 | 8.8% |
View Polen Capital Management's complete holdings history.
Latest significant ownerships (13-D/G)
| Filed | Shares | Percentage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| GARTNER INC | February 10, 2023 | 2,750,755 | 3.5% |
| PULITZER INC | February 10, 2000 | ? | ? |
View Polen Capital Management's complete significant-ownership history.
Latest filings
| Type | Filed |
|---|---|
| 40-APP/A | 2024-03-08 |
| 13F-HR/A | 2024-02-20 |
| 13F-HR | 2024-02-13 |
| SC 13G | 2024-02-13 |
| SC 13G/A | 2024-01-18 |
| 13F-HR | 2023-11-13 |
| 13F-HR | 2023-08-11 |
| 13F-HR | 2023-05-11 |
| 13F-HR | 2023-02-13 |
| SC 13G/A | 2023-02-10 |
View Polen Capital Management's complete filings history.
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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