$19.1 Billion is the total value of Polen Capital Management's 59 reported holdings in Q1 2019. The portfolio turnover from Q4 2018 to Q1 2019 was 8.6% .
| Value | Shares | ↓ Weighting | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSFT | Buy | MICROSOFT CORP | $1,790,527,000 | +24.1% | 15,181,675 | +6.9% | 9.36% | -0.5% |
| V | Buy | VISA INC | $1,424,119,000 | +24.8% | 9,117,862 | +5.4% | 7.44% | +0.0% |
| FB | Buy | FACEBOOK INCcl a | $1,328,791,000 | +37.8% | 7,971,629 | +8.4% | 6.94% | +10.5% |
| GOOG | Buy | ALPHABET INCcap stk cl c | $1,297,567,000 | +20.6% | 1,105,903 | +6.4% | 6.78% | -3.4% |
| ADBE | Buy | ADOBE INC | $1,192,826,000 | +25.2% | 4,476,063 | +6.3% | 6.23% | +0.4% |
| NKE | Buy | NIKE INCcl b | $1,021,096,000 | +20.0% | 12,125,595 | +5.7% | 5.34% | -3.8% |
| ZTS | Buy | ZOETIS INCcl a | $1,016,987,000 | +24.4% | 10,102,190 | +5.7% | 5.32% | -0.2% |
| SBUX | Buy | STARBUCKS CORP | $1,009,980,000 | +21.6% | 13,585,953 | +5.4% | 5.28% | -2.5% |
| ORLY | Sell | O REILLY AUTOMOTIVE INC NEW | $995,608,000 | +0.3% | 2,564,017 | -11.0% | 5.20% | -19.6% |
| ACN | Buy | ACCENTURE PLC IRELAND | $994,930,000 | +32.7% | 5,652,369 | +6.3% | 5.20% | +6.3% |
| ADP | Sell | AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING IN | $973,762,000 | +0.7% | 6,095,917 | -17.4% | 5.09% | -19.3% |
| DG | Buy | DOLLAR GEN CORP NEW | $902,442,000 | +16.7% | 7,564,478 | +5.7% | 4.72% | -6.5% |
| ORCL | Buy | ORACLE CORP | $752,687,000 | +28.5% | 14,013,917 | +8.1% | 3.93% | +3.0% |
| IT | Buy | GARTNER INC | $728,116,000 | +26.6% | 4,800,343 | +6.7% | 3.80% | +1.5% |
| PYPL | New | PAYPAL HLDGS INC | $721,796,000 | – | 6,951,039 | +100.0% | 3.77% | – |
| ALGN | Buy | ALIGN TECHNOLOGY INC | $708,563,000 | +97.5% | 2,492,046 | +45.5% | 3.70% | +58.2% |
| REGN | Buy | REGENERON PHARMACEUTICALS | $658,044,000 | +18.6% | 1,602,561 | +7.9% | 3.44% | -4.9% |
| MA | Buy | MASTERCARD INCcl a | $623,426,000 | +31.5% | 2,647,805 | +5.4% | 3.26% | +5.4% |
| GOOGL | Buy | ALPHABET INCcap stk cl a | $446,573,000 | +18.9% | 379,452 | +5.5% | 2.33% | -4.7% |
| BKNG | Buy | BOOKING HLDGS INC | $419,806,000 | +3.8% | 240,589 | +2.5% | 2.19% | -16.8% |
| BABA | Buy | ALIBABA GROUP HLDG LTDsponsored ads | $25,049,000 | +68.7% | 137,292 | +26.8% | 0.13% | +35.1% |
| ICLR | Buy | ICON PLC | $15,709,000 | +23.3% | 115,017 | +16.6% | 0.08% | -1.2% |
| SAP | Buy | SAP SEspon adr | $12,749,000 | +30.4% | 110,415 | +12.5% | 0.07% | +4.7% |
| MDT | Buy | MEDTRONIC PLC | $10,237,000 | +34.4% | 112,398 | +34.2% | 0.05% | +8.0% |
| UL | Buy | UNILEVER PLCspon adr new | $9,133,000 | +24.6% | 158,231 | +12.8% | 0.05% | 0.0% |
| CHKP | Buy | CHECK POINT SOFTWARE TECH LTord | $7,942,000 | +43.8% | 62,784 | +16.7% | 0.04% | +16.7% |
| BIDU | Buy | BAIDU INCspon adr rep a | $7,456,000 | +21.6% | 45,228 | +17.0% | 0.04% | -2.5% |
| RELX | Buy | RELX PLCsponsored adr | $6,598,000 | +17.7% | 307,579 | +12.6% | 0.03% | -8.1% |
| IWF | Sell | ISHARES TRrus 1000 grw etf | $4,400,000 | -84.3% | 29,071 | -86.4% | 0.02% | -87.4% |
| NVO | Buy | NOVO-NORDISK A Sadr | $2,404,000 | +64.5% | 45,955 | +44.9% | 0.01% | +30.0% |
| FOXF | Buy | FOX FACTORY HLDG CORP | $1,765,000 | +27.1% | 25,247 | +7.0% | 0.01% | 0.0% |
| POOL | Buy | POOL CORPORATION | $1,532,000 | +18.8% | 9,288 | +7.0% | 0.01% | 0.0% |
| GLOB | Buy | GLOBANT S A | $1,392,000 | +41.2% | 19,496 | +11.4% | 0.01% | +16.7% |
| ALRM | Buy | ALARM COM HLDGS INC | $1,060,000 | +32.8% | 16,332 | +6.2% | 0.01% | +20.0% |
| BLKB | Buy | BLACKBAUD INC | $1,190,000 | +92.9% | 14,922 | +52.0% | 0.01% | +50.0% |
| PAYC | Sell | PAYCOM SOFTWARE INC | $1,079,000 | -0.3% | 5,707 | -35.4% | 0.01% | -14.3% |
| LOPE | Buy | GRAND CANYON ED INC | $959,000 | +29.1% | 8,374 | +8.4% | 0.01% | 0.0% |
| ELLI | Buy | ELLIE MAE INC | $876,000 | +70.1% | 8,876 | +8.2% | 0.01% | +66.7% |
| FND | Buy | FLOOR & DECOR HLDGS INCcl a | $866,000 | +70.1% | 21,008 | +6.9% | 0.01% | +66.7% |
| MDSO | Buy | MEDIDATA SOLUTIONS INC | $930,000 | +17.9% | 12,695 | +8.4% | 0.01% | 0.0% |
| OLLI | Buy | OLLIES BARGAIN OUTLT HLDGS I | $919,000 | +37.6% | 10,766 | +7.3% | 0.01% | +25.0% |
| TREX | Buy | TREX CO INC | $919,000 | +10.7% | 14,937 | +6.8% | 0.01% | 0.0% |
| MASI | Buy | MASIMO CORP | $840,000 | +36.8% | 6,074 | +6.1% | 0.00% | 0.0% |
| LFUS | Buy | LITTELFUSE INC | $781,000 | +15.2% | 4,280 | +8.3% | 0.00% | 0.0% |
| TREE | Buy | LENDINGTREE INC NEW | $853,000 | +71.6% | 2,425 | +7.2% | 0.00% | +33.3% |
| LMAT | Buy | LEMAITRE VASCULAR INC | $833,000 | +42.4% | 26,865 | +8.6% | 0.00% | 0.0% |
| EEFT | Buy | EURONET WORLDWIDE INC | $860,000 | +49.0% | 6,029 | +7.0% | 0.00% | 0.0% |
| STMP | Buy | STAMPS COM INC | $861,000 | -18.7% | 10,580 | +55.5% | 0.00% | -42.9% |
| CMD | Buy | CANTEL MEDICAL CORP | $743,000 | -2.6% | 11,101 | +8.3% | 0.00% | -20.0% |
| TXRH | Buy | TEXAS ROADHOUSE INC | $706,000 | +11.5% | 11,350 | +7.1% | 0.00% | 0.0% |
| EPAM | Buy | EPAM SYS INC | $716,000 | +55.7% | 4,236 | +6.9% | 0.00% | +33.3% |
| NEOG | Buy | NEOGEN CORP | $635,000 | +9.3% | 11,066 | +8.6% | 0.00% | -25.0% |
| HCSG | Buy | HEALTHCARE SVCS GRP INC | $588,000 | -12.2% | 17,823 | +6.9% | 0.00% | -25.0% |
| AMN | Buy | AMN HEALTHCARE SERVICES INC | $584,000 | -11.2% | 12,399 | +6.8% | 0.00% | -25.0% |
| FIVE | Buy | FIVE BELOW INC | $572,000 | +30.0% | 4,603 | +7.0% | 0.00% | 0.0% |
| EXLS | Buy | EXLSERVICE HOLDINGS INC | $601,000 | +22.2% | 10,006 | +7.0% | 0.00% | 0.0% |
| MED | New | MEDIFAST INC | $569,000 | – | 4,459 | +100.0% | 0.00% | – |
| INGN | Buy | INOGEN INC | $446,000 | +100.0% | 4,679 | +160.8% | 0.00% | +100.0% |
| ALTR | New | ALTAIR ENGR INC | $418,000 | – | 11,364 | +100.0% | 0.00% | – |
| PBH | Exit | PRESTIGE CONSMR HEALTHCARE I | $0 | – | -10,570 | -100.0% | -0.00% | – |
| NVDA | Exit | NVIDIA CORP | $0 | – | -2,489,689 | -100.0% | -2.17% | – |
Original filings
The following EDGAR filing(s) were analyzed to create this report:
- View 13F-HR filed 2019-05-13
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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