$23.1 Billion is the total value of Polen Capital Management's 63 reported holdings in Q1 2020. The portfolio turnover from Q4 2019 to Q1 2020 was 21.0% .
| Value | Shares | ↓ Weighting | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSFT | Buy | MICROSOFT CORP | $2,530,942,000 | +2.9% | 16,048,078 | +2.9% | 10.98% | +13.3% |
| FB | Buy | FACEBOOK INCcl a | $1,798,741,000 | -2.2% | 10,783,819 | +20.4% | 7.80% | +7.7% |
| GOOG | Buy | ALPHABET INCcap stk cl c | $1,712,014,000 | -9.1% | 1,472,308 | +4.5% | 7.43% | +0.1% |
| ADBE | Buy | ADOBE INC | $1,634,034,000 | +0.0% | 5,134,597 | +3.6% | 7.09% | +10.2% |
| ABT | Buy | ABBOTT LABS | $1,314,608,000 | +69.6% | 16,659,583 | +86.7% | 5.70% | +86.8% |
| V | Sell | VISA INC | $1,312,468,000 | -31.3% | 8,145,906 | -19.8% | 5.69% | -24.3% |
| MA | Buy | MASTERCARD INCcl a | $1,191,913,000 | -15.5% | 4,934,230 | +4.5% | 5.17% | -6.9% |
| ZTS | Sell | ZOETIS INCcl a | $1,149,488,000 | -19.8% | 9,767,087 | -9.8% | 4.99% | -11.6% |
| ACN | Buy | ACCENTURE PLC IRELAND | $1,087,065,000 | -17.9% | 6,658,492 | +5.8% | 4.72% | -9.6% |
| NOW | Buy | SERVICENOW INC | $895,640,000 | +63.5% | 3,125,270 | +61.1% | 3.89% | +80.2% |
| CRM | Buy | SALESFORCE COM INC | $872,892,000 | +74.2% | 6,062,595 | +96.7% | 3.79% | +91.8% |
| REGN | Buy | REGENERON PHARMACEUTICALS | $840,348,000 | +33.5% | 1,721,002 | +2.7% | 3.65% | +47.1% |
| DG | Sell | DOLLAR GEN CORP NEW | $772,015,000 | -22.9% | 5,112,345 | -20.3% | 3.35% | -15.0% |
| PYPL | Buy | PAYPAL HLDGS INC | $757,460,000 | -8.9% | 7,911,640 | +2.9% | 3.29% | +0.3% |
| ADP | Buy | AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING IN | $728,129,000 | -15.5% | 5,327,251 | +5.5% | 3.16% | -6.9% |
| NKE | Sell | NIKE INCcl b | $725,761,000 | -34.2% | 8,771,584 | -19.4% | 3.15% | -27.5% |
| MSCI | Buy | MSCI INC | $625,980,000 | +14.7% | 2,166,322 | +2.5% | 2.72% | +26.4% |
| ADSK | New | AUTODESK INC | $581,599,000 | – | 3,725,811 | +100.0% | 2.52% | – |
| IT | Buy | GARTNER INC | $561,319,000 | -31.6% | 5,637,428 | +5.8% | 2.44% | -24.7% |
| ALGN | Buy | ALIGN TECHNOLOGY INC | $528,635,000 | -33.0% | 3,039,006 | +7.5% | 2.29% | -26.2% |
| SBUX | Buy | STARBUCKS CORP | $527,971,000 | -20.8% | 8,031,200 | +5.9% | 2.29% | -12.7% |
| GOOGL | Buy | ALPHABET INCcap stk cl a | $478,246,000 | -11.6% | 411,589 | +1.8% | 2.08% | -2.7% |
| BABA | Buy | ALIBABA GROUP HLDG LTDsponsored ads | $98,797,000 | +17.5% | 508,008 | +28.1% | 0.43% | +29.6% |
| IWF | Buy | ISHARES TRrus 1000 grw etf | $62,138,000 | +833.6% | 412,466 | +990.2% | 0.27% | +938.5% |
| ICLR | Buy | ICON PLC | $43,142,000 | -3.7% | 317,219 | +21.9% | 0.19% | +6.2% |
| MDT | Buy | MEDTRONIC PLC | $37,232,000 | +8.7% | 412,859 | +36.8% | 0.16% | +20.0% |
| SAP | Buy | SAP SEspon adr | $36,650,000 | -1.4% | 331,675 | +19.6% | 0.16% | +8.9% |
| EDU | New | NEW ORIENTAL ED & TECH GRP Ispon adr | $29,009,000 | – | 268,008 | +100.0% | 0.13% | – |
| RELX | Buy | RELX PLCsponsored adr | $19,450,000 | +5.0% | 908,876 | +24.0% | 0.08% | +15.1% |
| UL | Sell | UNILEVER PLCspon adr new | $18,946,000 | -12.1% | 374,649 | -0.6% | 0.08% | -3.5% |
| CHKP | Buy | CHECK POINT SOFTWARE TECH LTord | $17,323,000 | +10.0% | 172,300 | +21.5% | 0.08% | +21.0% |
| ORCL | Buy | ORACLE CORP | $15,348,000 | +36.3% | 317,570 | +49.4% | 0.07% | +52.3% |
| GLOB | Buy | GLOBANT S A | $3,605,000 | +32.8% | 41,022 | +60.3% | 0.02% | +45.5% |
| APPF | Buy | APPFOLIO INC | $2,582,000 | +69.1% | 23,275 | +67.6% | 0.01% | +83.3% |
| TREX | Buy | TREX CO INC | $2,525,000 | +49.0% | 31,505 | +67.1% | 0.01% | +57.1% |
| EXPO | Buy | EXPONENT INC | $2,344,000 | +73.9% | 32,603 | +67.0% | 0.01% | +100.0% |
| FOXF | Buy | FOX FACTORY HLDG CORP | $2,241,000 | +1.0% | 53,367 | +67.4% | 0.01% | +11.1% |
| POOL | Sell | POOL CORPORATION | $2,143,000 | -13.8% | 10,892 | -7.0% | 0.01% | -10.0% |
| WING | Buy | WINGSTOP INC | $1,880,000 | +98.7% | 23,588 | +115.0% | 0.01% | +100.0% |
| MASI | Buy | MASIMO CORP | $1,866,000 | +54.5% | 10,534 | +37.8% | 0.01% | +60.0% |
| BLKB | Buy | BLACKBAUD INC | $1,748,000 | +16.5% | 31,463 | +66.9% | 0.01% | +33.3% |
| EPAM | Buy | EPAM SYS INC | $1,665,000 | +46.7% | 8,967 | +67.6% | 0.01% | +75.0% |
| AMN | Buy | AMN HEALTHCARE SVCS INC | $1,510,000 | +54.7% | 26,116 | +66.8% | 0.01% | +75.0% |
| LMAT | Buy | LEMAITRE VASCULAR INC | $1,659,000 | +15.7% | 66,572 | +66.9% | 0.01% | +16.7% |
| RVLV | New | REVOLVE GROUP INCcl a | $1,458,000 | – | 168,735 | +100.0% | 0.01% | – |
| ALRM | Buy | ALARM COM HLDGS INC | $1,339,000 | +51.5% | 34,418 | +67.3% | 0.01% | +100.0% |
| USPH | Buy | U S PHYSICAL THERAPY INC | $1,336,000 | +12.8% | 19,358 | +86.9% | 0.01% | +20.0% |
| FND | Buy | FLOOR & DECOR HLDGS INCcl a | $1,421,000 | +5.3% | 44,294 | +66.8% | 0.01% | +20.0% |
| HELE | New | HELEN OF TROY CORP LTD | $1,193,000 | – | 8,280 | +100.0% | 0.01% | – |
| OLLI | Buy | OLLIES BARGAIN OUTLT HLDGS I | $1,057,000 | +19.0% | 22,819 | +67.7% | 0.01% | +66.7% |
| EEFT | Buy | EURONET WORLDWIDE INC | $1,094,000 | -8.8% | 12,760 | +67.7% | 0.01% | 0.0% |
| ENV | Buy | ENVESTNET INC | $1,200,000 | +42.7% | 22,315 | +84.8% | 0.01% | +66.7% |
| TXRH | Buy | TEXAS ROADHOUSE INC | $992,000 | +22.9% | 24,011 | +67.5% | 0.00% | +33.3% |
| TREE | Buy | LENDINGTREE INC NEW | $945,000 | +1.6% | 5,152 | +68.1% | 0.00% | 0.0% |
| ETSY | New | ETSY INC | $978,000 | – | 25,454 | +100.0% | 0.00% | – |
| YETI | New | YETI HLDGS INC | $953,000 | – | 48,846 | +100.0% | 0.00% | – |
| PCTY | New | PAYLOCITY HLDG CORP | $851,000 | – | 9,641 | +100.0% | 0.00% | – |
| ORLY | Sell | O REILLY AUTOMOTIVE INC NEW | $997,000 | -99.9% | 3,311 | -99.9% | 0.00% | -99.9% |
| ALTR | Buy | ALTAIR ENGR INC | $1,013,000 | +23.5% | 38,228 | +67.3% | 0.00% | +33.3% |
| LFUS | Buy | LITTELFUSE INC | $796,000 | -23.0% | 5,963 | +10.4% | 0.00% | -25.0% |
| FIVE | Buy | FIVE BELOW INC | $691,000 | -7.1% | 9,813 | +68.7% | 0.00% | 0.0% |
| BKNG | Sell | BOOKING HLDGS INC | $613,000 | -99.9% | 456 | -99.8% | 0.00% | -99.9% |
| ACWX | Sell | ISHARES TRmsci acwi ex us | $444,000 | -80.4% | 11,804 | -74.4% | 0.00% | -77.8% |
| MED | Exit | MEDIFAST INC | $0 | – | -5,636 | -100.0% | -0.00% | – |
| PAYC | Exit | PAYCOM SOFTWARE INC | $0 | – | -1,712 | -100.0% | -0.00% | – |
| EXLS | Exit | EXLSERVICE HOLDINGS INC | $0 | – | -12,633 | -100.0% | -0.00% | – |
| NEOG | Exit | NEOGEN CORP | $0 | – | -13,968 | -100.0% | -0.00% | – |
| LOPE | Exit | GRAND CANYON ED INC | $0 | – | -10,579 | -100.0% | -0.00% | – |
| NVO | Exit | NOVO-NORDISK A Sadr | $0 | – | -118,809 | -100.0% | -0.03% | – |
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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