$25.4 Billion is the total value of Polen Capital Management's 62 reported holdings in Q4 2019. The portfolio turnover from Q3 2019 to Q4 2019 was 13.8% .
| Value | Shares | ↓ Weighting | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSFT | Sell | MICROSOFT CORP | $2,460,083,000 | +9.4% | 15,599,767 | -3.6% | 9.69% | -6.5% |
| V | Buy | VISA INC | $1,909,176,000 | +12.3% | 10,160,598 | +2.8% | 7.52% | -4.0% |
| GOOG | Buy | ALPHABET INCcap stk cl c | $1,883,044,000 | +13.3% | 1,408,389 | +3.3% | 7.42% | -3.1% |
| FB | Sell | FACEBOOK INCcl a | $1,838,959,000 | +5.4% | 8,959,606 | -8.6% | 7.24% | -9.9% |
| ADBE | Buy | ADOBE INC | $1,633,841,000 | +22.9% | 4,953,887 | +3.0% | 6.43% | +5.1% |
| ZTS | Buy | ZOETIS INCcl a | $1,432,842,000 | +9.2% | 10,826,159 | +2.8% | 5.64% | -6.6% |
| MA | Buy | MASTERCARD INCcl a | $1,410,195,000 | +13.8% | 4,722,849 | +3.5% | 5.55% | -2.7% |
| ACN | Buy | ACCENTURE PLC IRELAND | $1,324,663,000 | +12.9% | 6,290,843 | +3.1% | 5.22% | -3.5% |
| NKE | Buy | NIKE INCcl b | $1,102,409,000 | +11.2% | 10,881,540 | +3.1% | 4.34% | -4.9% |
| ORLY | Buy | O REILLY AUTOMOTIVE INC NEW | $1,020,545,000 | +13.4% | 2,328,629 | +3.1% | 4.02% | -3.0% |
| DG | Buy | DOLLAR GEN CORP NEW | $1,000,882,000 | +0.7% | 6,416,730 | +2.6% | 3.94% | -13.9% |
| ADP | Buy | AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING IN | $861,315,000 | +9.4% | 5,051,703 | +3.6% | 3.39% | -6.5% |
| PYPL | Buy | PAYPAL HLDGS INC | $831,900,000 | +7.2% | 7,690,677 | +2.6% | 3.28% | -8.4% |
| IT | Buy | GARTNER INC | $821,197,000 | +11.0% | 5,328,987 | +3.0% | 3.23% | -5.1% |
| ALGN | Buy | ALIGN TECHNOLOGY INC | $788,785,000 | +56.8% | 2,826,782 | +1.7% | 3.11% | +34.1% |
| ABT | Buy | ABBOTT LABS | $775,152,000 | +7516.0% | 8,924,157 | +7236.6% | 3.05% | +6395.7% |
| SBUX | Buy | STARBUCKS CORP | $666,627,000 | +3.1% | 7,582,198 | +3.7% | 2.62% | -11.8% |
| REGN | Buy | REGENERON PHARMACEUTICALS | $629,415,000 | +38.2% | 1,676,294 | +2.1% | 2.48% | +18.2% |
| BKNG | Buy | BOOKING HLDGS INC | $548,785,000 | +7.1% | 267,214 | +2.4% | 2.16% | -8.4% |
| NOW | New | SERVICENOW INC | $547,821,000 | – | 1,940,426 | +100.0% | 2.16% | – |
| MSCI | Buy | MSCI INC | $545,529,000 | +21.0% | 2,112,980 | +2.0% | 2.15% | +3.4% |
| GOOGL | Buy | ALPHABET INCcap stk cl a | $541,291,000 | +11.3% | 404,133 | +1.4% | 2.13% | -4.9% |
| CRM | New | SALESFORCE COM INC | $501,219,000 | – | 3,081,772 | +100.0% | 1.97% | – |
| BABA | Buy | ALIBABA GROUP HLDG LTDsponsored ads | $84,093,000 | +72.4% | 396,478 | +35.9% | 0.33% | +47.1% |
| ICLR | Buy | ICON PLC | $44,802,000 | +35.9% | 260,128 | +16.3% | 0.18% | +15.8% |
| SAP | Buy | SAP SEspon adr | $37,159,000 | +36.7% | 277,326 | +20.2% | 0.15% | +16.8% |
| MDT | Buy | MEDTRONIC PLC | $34,243,000 | +44.6% | 301,831 | +38.5% | 0.14% | +23.9% |
| UL | Buy | UNILEVER PLCspon adr new | $21,547,000 | +12.4% | 376,895 | +18.2% | 0.08% | -3.4% |
| RELX | Buy | RELX PLCsponsored adr | $18,519,000 | +25.9% | 732,845 | +18.2% | 0.07% | +7.4% |
| CHKP | Buy | CHECK POINT SOFTWARE TECH LTord | $15,742,000 | +17.6% | 141,869 | +16.1% | 0.06% | 0.0% |
| ORCL | Sell | ORACLE CORP | $11,263,000 | -98.6% | 212,583 | -98.6% | 0.04% | -98.8% |
| NVO | Buy | NOVO-NORDISK A Sadr | $6,877,000 | +92.4% | 118,809 | +71.8% | 0.03% | +68.8% |
| IWF | Sell | ISHARES TRrus 1000 grw etf | $6,656,000 | -8.5% | 37,833 | -16.9% | 0.03% | -21.2% |
| GLOB | Buy | GLOBANT S A | $2,714,000 | +33.4% | 25,594 | +15.2% | 0.01% | +22.2% |
| POOL | Buy | POOL CORPORATION | $2,487,000 | +21.8% | 11,709 | +15.7% | 0.01% | +11.1% |
| ACWX | New | ISHARES TRmsci acwi ex us | $2,265,000 | – | 46,108 | +100.0% | 0.01% | – |
| FOXF | Buy | FOX FACTORY HLDG CORP | $2,218,000 | +29.3% | 31,884 | +15.7% | 0.01% | +12.5% |
| TREX | Buy | TREX CO INC | $1,695,000 | +14.3% | 18,857 | +15.6% | 0.01% | 0.0% |
| BLKB | Buy | BLACKBAUD INC | $1,501,000 | +2.0% | 18,856 | +15.7% | 0.01% | -14.3% |
| LMAT | Buy | LEMAITRE VASCULAR INC | $1,434,000 | +43.0% | 39,888 | +36.0% | 0.01% | +20.0% |
| APPF | Buy | APPFOLIO INC | $1,527,000 | +95.5% | 13,886 | +69.2% | 0.01% | +50.0% |
| USPH | Buy | U S PHYSICAL THERAPY INC | $1,184,000 | +28.6% | 10,358 | +46.8% | 0.01% | +25.0% |
| MASI | Buy | MASIMO CORP | $1,208,000 | +22.9% | 7,643 | +15.7% | 0.01% | 0.0% |
| EXPO | New | EXPONENT INC | $1,348,000 | – | 19,527 | +100.0% | 0.01% | – |
| EEFT | Buy | EURONET WORLDWIDE INC | $1,199,000 | +24.5% | 7,609 | +15.6% | 0.01% | +25.0% |
| FND | Buy | FLOOR & DECOR HLDGS INCcl a | $1,349,000 | +14.9% | 26,555 | +15.7% | 0.01% | 0.0% |
| WING | New | WINGSTOP INC | $946,000 | – | 10,973 | +100.0% | 0.00% | – |
| EPAM | Buy | EPAM SYS INC | $1,135,000 | +34.6% | 5,351 | +15.7% | 0.00% | 0.0% |
| LOPE | Buy | GRAND CANYON ED INC | $1,013,000 | +12.8% | 10,579 | +15.7% | 0.00% | 0.0% |
| TREE | Buy | LENDINGTREE INC NEW | $930,000 | +13.3% | 3,065 | +15.9% | 0.00% | 0.0% |
| LFUS | Buy | LITTELFUSE INC | $1,034,000 | +24.7% | 5,403 | +15.6% | 0.00% | 0.0% |
| NEOG | Buy | NEOGEN CORP | $912,000 | +10.8% | 13,968 | +15.6% | 0.00% | 0.0% |
| AMN | Buy | AMN HEALTHCARE SERVICES INC | $976,000 | +25.3% | 15,657 | +15.6% | 0.00% | 0.0% |
| TXRH | Buy | TEXAS ROADHOUSE INC | $807,000 | +24.0% | 14,331 | +15.6% | 0.00% | 0.0% |
| OLLI | Buy | OLLIES BARGAIN OUTLT HLDGS I | $888,000 | +28.9% | 13,603 | +15.7% | 0.00% | 0.0% |
| EXLS | Buy | EXLSERVICE HOLDINGS INC | $877,000 | +19.8% | 12,633 | +15.6% | 0.00% | 0.0% |
| ENV | New | ENVESTNET INC | $841,000 | – | 12,076 | +100.0% | 0.00% | – |
| ALTR | Buy | ALTAIR ENGR INC | $820,000 | +20.2% | 22,846 | +15.9% | 0.00% | 0.0% |
| ALRM | Buy | ALARM COM HLDGS INC | $884,000 | +6.6% | 20,569 | +15.8% | 0.00% | -25.0% |
| FIVE | Buy | FIVE BELOW INC | $744,000 | +17.4% | 5,818 | +15.7% | 0.00% | 0.0% |
| MED | Buy | MEDIFAST INC | $618,000 | +22.6% | 5,636 | +15.9% | 0.00% | 0.0% |
| PAYC | Sell | PAYCOM SOFTWARE INC | $453,000 | -65.3% | 1,712 | -72.5% | 0.00% | -66.7% |
| CMD | Exit | CANTEL MEDICAL CORP | $0 | – | -12,115 | -100.0% | -0.00% | – |
| MDSO | Exit | MEDIDATA SOLUTIONS INC | $0 | – | -13,864 | -100.0% | -0.01% | – |
Original filings
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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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