$15.3 Billion is the total value of Polen Capital Management's 58 reported holdings in Q4 2018. The portfolio turnover from Q3 2018 to Q4 2018 was 6.9% .
| Value | Shares | ↓ Weighting | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSFT | Buy | MICROSOFT CORP | $1,442,915,000 | -8.7% | 14,206,115 | +2.8% | 9.41% | +4.6% |
| V | Buy | VISA INC | $1,141,078,000 | -9.4% | 8,648,461 | +3.0% | 7.44% | +3.8% |
| GOOG | Buy | ALPHABET INCcap stk cl c | $1,076,205,000 | -11.1% | 1,039,199 | +2.5% | 7.02% | +1.9% |
| ORLY | Buy | O REILLY AUTOMOTIVE INC NEW | $992,344,000 | +1.2% | 2,881,956 | +2.0% | 6.47% | +15.9% |
| ADP | Buy | AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING IN | $967,198,000 | -10.2% | 7,376,430 | +3.2% | 6.31% | +2.9% |
| FB | Buy | FACEBOOK INCcl a | $964,061,000 | +50.0% | 7,354,192 | +88.2% | 6.29% | +71.8% |
| ADBE | Buy | ADOBE INC | $952,381,000 | -12.7% | 4,209,605 | +4.1% | 6.21% | -0.0% |
| NKE | Sell | NIKE INCcl b | $850,668,000 | -23.8% | 11,473,813 | -13.0% | 5.55% | -12.8% |
| SBUX | Sell | STARBUCKS CORP | $830,373,000 | -19.0% | 12,893,995 | -28.5% | 5.41% | -7.2% |
| ZTS | Buy | ZOETIS INCcl a | $817,212,000 | -4.8% | 9,553,567 | +1.9% | 5.33% | +9.0% |
| DG | Buy | DOLLAR GEN CORP NEW | $773,370,000 | +0.4% | 7,155,529 | +1.5% | 5.04% | +15.0% |
| ACN | Buy | ACCENTURE PLC IRELAND | $749,907,000 | -14.6% | 5,318,111 | +3.0% | 4.89% | -2.2% |
| ORCL | Buy | ORACLE CORP | $585,566,000 | -10.3% | 12,969,357 | +2.4% | 3.82% | +2.7% |
| IT | Sell | GARTNER INC | $575,178,000 | -33.9% | 4,499,201 | -18.1% | 3.75% | -24.3% |
| REGN | Sell | REGENERON PHARMACEUTICALS | $554,743,000 | -7.8% | 1,485,255 | -0.2% | 3.62% | +5.7% |
| MA | Buy | MASTERCARD INCORPORATEDcl a | $474,105,000 | +17.7% | 2,513,147 | +38.9% | 3.09% | +34.9% |
| BKNG | Sell | BOOKING HLDGS INC | $404,305,000 | -13.9% | 234,731 | -0.9% | 2.64% | -1.4% |
| GOOGL | Buy | ALPHABET INCcap stk cl a | $375,735,000 | -9.9% | 359,569 | +4.0% | 2.45% | +3.2% |
| ALGN | Sell | ALIGN TECHNOLOGY INC | $358,817,000 | -56.6% | 1,713,303 | -18.8% | 2.34% | -50.2% |
| NVDA | Sell | NVIDIA CORP | $332,373,000 | -52.7% | 2,489,689 | -0.5% | 2.17% | -45.9% |
| IWF | Buy | ISHARES TRrus 1000 grw etf | $27,943,000 | +525.1% | 213,454 | +644.9% | 0.18% | +628.0% |
| BABA | Buy | ALIBABA GROUP HLDG LTDsponsored ads | $14,844,000 | +15.9% | 108,292 | +39.3% | 0.10% | +32.9% |
| ICLR | Buy | ICON PLC | $12,742,000 | +0.5% | 98,614 | +19.5% | 0.08% | +15.3% |
| SAP | Buy | SAP SEspon adr | $9,774,000 | +11.4% | 98,179 | +37.7% | 0.06% | +28.0% |
| MDT | Buy | MEDTRONIC PLC | $7,617,000 | +10.6% | 83,735 | +19.6% | 0.05% | +28.2% |
| UL | Buy | UNILEVER PLCspon adr new | $7,332,000 | +8.9% | 140,318 | +14.6% | 0.05% | +26.3% |
| BIDU | Buy | BAIDU INCspon adr rep a | $6,132,000 | -17.2% | 38,666 | +19.3% | 0.04% | -4.8% |
| RELX | Buy | RELX PLCsponsored adr | $5,605,000 | +12.6% | 273,132 | +14.8% | 0.04% | +32.1% |
| CHKP | Buy | CHECK POINT SOFTWARE TECH LTord | $5,524,000 | +4.3% | 53,811 | +19.5% | 0.04% | +20.0% |
| NVO | Buy | NOVO-NORDISK A Sadr | $1,461,000 | +20.3% | 31,720 | +23.2% | 0.01% | +42.9% |
| FOXF | Buy | FOX FACTORY HLDG CORP | $1,389,000 | +23.4% | 23,599 | +46.9% | 0.01% | +50.0% |
| POOL | Buy | POOL CORPORATION | $1,290,000 | +30.7% | 8,677 | +46.7% | 0.01% | +33.3% |
| PAYC | Buy | PAYCOM SOFTWARE INC | $1,082,000 | +16.3% | 8,833 | +47.7% | 0.01% | +40.0% |
| STMP | Buy | STAMPS COM INC | $1,059,000 | +70.3% | 6,804 | +147.5% | 0.01% | +75.0% |
| GLOB | Buy | GLOBANT S A | $986,000 | +94.5% | 17,504 | +103.7% | 0.01% | +100.0% |
| LOPE | Buy | GRAND CANYON ED INC | $743,000 | +23.6% | 7,728 | +44.9% | 0.01% | +66.7% |
| CMD | Buy | CANTEL MEDICAL CORP | $763,000 | +17.4% | 10,246 | +44.9% | 0.01% | +25.0% |
| TREX | Buy | TREX CO INC | $830,000 | +13.4% | 13,990 | +47.0% | 0.01% | +25.0% |
| MDSO | Sell | MEDIDATA SOLUTIONS INC | $789,000 | -98.3% | 11,709 | -98.1% | 0.01% | -98.1% |
| ALRM | Buy | ALARM COM HLDGS INC | $798,000 | +33.4% | 15,375 | +47.7% | 0.01% | +66.7% |
| NEOG | Buy | NEOGEN CORP | $581,000 | +15.3% | 10,187 | +44.5% | 0.00% | +33.3% |
| OLLI | Buy | OLLIES BARGAIN OUTLT HLDGS I | $668,000 | -22.0% | 10,037 | +12.7% | 0.00% | -20.0% |
| EEFT | Buy | EURONET WORLDWIDE INC | $577,000 | +49.9% | 5,635 | +46.7% | 0.00% | +100.0% |
| MASI | Buy | MASIMO CORP | $614,000 | +27.4% | 5,723 | +47.7% | 0.00% | +33.3% |
| LFUS | Buy | LITTELFUSE INC | $678,000 | +25.8% | 3,951 | +45.0% | 0.00% | +33.3% |
| AMN | Buy | AMN HEALTHCARE SERVICES INC | $658,000 | +52.3% | 11,609 | +46.9% | 0.00% | +100.0% |
| TXRH | Buy | TEXAS ROADHOUSE INC | $633,000 | +26.3% | 10,596 | +46.5% | 0.00% | +33.3% |
| BLKB | Buy | BLACKBAUD INC | $617,000 | -10.2% | 9,814 | +44.9% | 0.00% | 0.0% |
| LMAT | Buy | LEMAITRE VASCULAR INC | $585,000 | +14.5% | 24,734 | +87.6% | 0.00% | +33.3% |
| HCSG | Buy | HEALTHCARE SVCS GRP INC | $670,000 | +45.3% | 16,678 | +47.0% | 0.00% | +33.3% |
| TREE | Buy | LENDINGTREE INC NEW | $497,000 | +39.6% | 2,262 | +46.3% | 0.00% | +50.0% |
| EXLS | Buy | EXLSERVICE HOLDINGS INC | $492,000 | +16.6% | 9,350 | +46.7% | 0.00% | +50.0% |
| FIVE | Sell | FIVE BELOW INC | $440,000 | -28.8% | 4,301 | -9.5% | 0.00% | -25.0% |
| EPAM | Buy | EPAM SYS INC | $460,000 | +24.0% | 3,961 | +47.1% | 0.00% | +50.0% |
| ELLI | Buy | ELLIE MAE INC | $515,000 | +49.7% | 8,201 | +126.2% | 0.00% | +50.0% |
| FND | New | FLOOR & DECOR HLDGS INCcl a | $509,000 | – | 19,650 | +100.0% | 0.00% | – |
| PBH | Buy | PRESTIGE CONSMR HEALTHCARE I | $326,000 | +19.9% | 10,570 | +47.1% | 0.00% | 0.0% |
| INGN | New | INOGEN INC | $223,000 | – | 1,794 | +100.0% | 0.00% | – |
| MPWR | Exit | MONOLITHIC PWR SYS INC | $0 | – | -3,903 | -100.0% | -0.00% | – |
| NTRI | Exit | NUTRI SYS INC NEW | $0 | – | -17,323 | -100.0% | -0.00% | – |
Original filings
The following EDGAR filing(s) were analyzed to create this report:
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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% |
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Latest significant ownerships (13-D/G)
| Filed | Shares | Percentage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| GARTNER INC | February 10, 2023 | 2,750,755 | 3.5% |
| PULITZER INC | February 10, 2000 | ? | ? |
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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 |
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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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