$3.4 Billion is the total value of Weitz Investment Management's 65 reported holdings in Q3 2014. The portfolio turnover from Q2 2014 to Q3 2014 was 14.5% .
| Value | Shares | ↓ Weighting | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VRX | Buy | VALEANT PHARMACEUTICALS INTL | $221,928,000 | +13.4% | 1,691,525 | +9.1% | 6.53% | +10.5% |
| LBTYK | Buy | LIBERTY GLOBAL PLC | $203,363,000 | +13.8% | 4,958,258 | +17.4% | 5.98% | +10.9% |
| BRKB | Buy | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC DELcl b new | $196,038,000 | +12.0% | 1,419,123 | +2.6% | 5.77% | +9.1% |
| QRTEA | Buy | LIBERTY INTERACTIVE CORP | $148,818,000 | -1.7% | 5,218,030 | +1.2% | 4.38% | -4.3% |
| LMCK | New | LIBERTY MEDIA CORP DELAWARE | $144,757,000 | – | 3,080,597 | +100.0% | 4.26% | – |
| A309PS | Sell | DIRECTV | $140,544,000 | -1.7% | 1,624,412 | -3.4% | 4.14% | -4.2% |
| ESRX | Buy | EXPRESS SCRIPTS HLDG CO | $125,503,000 | +3.9% | 1,776,907 | +2.0% | 3.69% | +1.2% |
| WFC | Sell | WELLS FARGO & CO NEW | $118,859,000 | -3.2% | 2,291,485 | -1.9% | 3.50% | -5.7% |
| TXN | Buy | TEXAS INSTRS INC | $109,256,000 | +0.5% | 2,290,955 | +0.7% | 3.21% | -2.1% |
| TDG | Sell | TRANSDIGM GROUP INC | $108,877,000 | +8.9% | 590,666 | -1.2% | 3.20% | +6.1% |
| LH | Sell | LABORATORY CORP AMER HLDGS | $100,620,000 | -1.7% | 988,891 | -1.1% | 2.96% | -4.3% |
| RWT | Buy | REDWOOD TR INC | $98,244,000 | -13.5% | 5,925,435 | +1.5% | 2.89% | -15.8% |
| MLM | Sell | MARTIN MARIETTA MATLS INC | $98,028,000 | -4.0% | 760,263 | -1.7% | 2.88% | -6.5% |
| ICON | Sell | ICONIX BRAND GROUP INC | $85,797,000 | -16.8% | 2,322,615 | -3.3% | 2.52% | -19.0% |
| ORCL | Buy | ORACLE CORP | $78,382,000 | -4.3% | 2,047,605 | +1.3% | 2.31% | -6.8% |
| RRC | Buy | RANGE RES CORP | $75,538,000 | +11.0% | 1,113,967 | +42.4% | 2.22% | +8.2% |
| LMCA | Buy | LIBERTY MEDIA CORP DELAWAREcl a | $69,524,000 | -65.0% | 1,473,581 | +1.3% | 2.04% | -65.9% |
| APA | Sell | APACHE CORP | $67,719,000 | -34.4% | 721,408 | -29.7% | 1.99% | -36.1% |
| MSFT | Sell | MICROSOFT CORP | $66,916,000 | -12.5% | 1,443,400 | -21.3% | 1.97% | -14.7% |
| LYV | Buy | LIVE NATION ENTERTAINMENT IN | $66,158,000 | -1.8% | 2,754,295 | +0.9% | 1.95% | -4.4% |
| AVP | Buy | AVON PRODS INC | $61,847,000 | +43.5% | 4,908,498 | +66.4% | 1.82% | +39.9% |
| ADT | Sell | THE ADT CORPORATION | $61,093,000 | -10.9% | 1,722,865 | -12.2% | 1.80% | -13.2% |
| IILG | Buy | INTERVAL LEISURE GROUP INC | $60,921,000 | -10.2% | 3,197,964 | +3.4% | 1.79% | -12.5% |
| AON | Sell | AON PLC | $56,850,000 | -4.7% | 648,450 | -2.0% | 1.67% | -7.1% |
| ENDP | Sell | ENDO INTL PLC | $49,338,000 | -19.6% | 721,950 | -17.6% | 1.45% | -21.7% |
| CTRX | Buy | CATAMARAN CORP | $42,208,000 | +27.7% | 1,001,377 | +33.8% | 1.24% | +24.4% |
| NCMI | Buy | NATIONAL CINEMEDIA INC | $41,420,000 | -9.4% | 2,854,615 | +9.4% | 1.22% | -11.7% |
| WAIR | Buy | WESCO AIRCRAFT HLDGS INC | $39,556,000 | +61.8% | 2,273,340 | +85.6% | 1.16% | +57.7% |
| GOOG | Buy | GOOGLE INCcl c | $38,874,000 | +3.2% | 67,331 | +2.8% | 1.14% | +0.5% |
| EBAY | Buy | EBAY INC | $37,545,000 | +14.8% | 662,990 | +1.5% | 1.10% | +11.8% |
| BRO | Sell | BROWN & BROWN INC | $33,675,000 | +2.2% | 1,047,446 | -2.4% | 0.99% | -0.4% |
| FIS | Buy | FIDELITY NATL INFORMATION SV | $32,377,000 | +4.9% | 575,080 | +2.0% | 0.95% | +2.3% |
| XOXO | Sell | XO GROUP INC | $31,572,000 | -8.6% | 2,816,429 | -0.3% | 0.93% | -10.9% |
| GOOGL | GOOGLE INCcl a | $31,568,000 | +0.6% | 53,650 | 0.0% | 0.93% | -1.9% | |
| PCP | New | PRECISION CASTPARTS CORP | $30,210,000 | – | 127,535 | +100.0% | 0.89% | – |
| Buy | REDWOOD TR INCnote 4.625% 4/1 | $28,609,000 | +62.9% | 28,825,000 | +69.6% | 0.84% | +58.9% | |
| FLIR | Sell | FLIR SYS INC | $28,108,000 | -12.0% | 896,885 | -2.5% | 0.83% | -14.3% |
| DIS | Sell | DISNEY WALT CO | $25,200,000 | -18.7% | 283,050 | -21.7% | 0.74% | -20.8% |
| WSH | Buy | WILLIS GROUP HOLDINGS PUBLIC | $24,373,000 | +350.3% | 588,720 | +371.0% | 0.72% | +339.9% |
| UPS | Buy | UNITED PARCEL SERVICE INCcl b | $23,506,000 | -2.2% | 239,150 | +2.1% | 0.69% | -4.7% |
| DISCK | New | DISCOVERY COMMUNICATNS NEW | $23,453,000 | – | 629,100 | +100.0% | 0.69% | – |
| ANGI | Buy | ANGIES LIST INC | $23,398,000 | +452.0% | 3,673,102 | +934.7% | 0.69% | +437.5% |
| CACI | CACI INTL INCcl a | $22,407,000 | +1.5% | 314,400 | 0.0% | 0.66% | -1.2% | |
| OMC | Sell | OMNICOM GROUP INC | $20,058,000 | -3.3% | 291,280 | -0.0% | 0.59% | -5.9% |
| TBF | Sell | PROSHARES TRshrt 20+yr tre | $19,418,000 | -15.7% | 700,000 | -12.5% | 0.57% | -18.0% |
| ACN | ACCENTURE PLC IRELAND | $18,736,000 | +0.6% | 230,400 | 0.0% | 0.55% | -2.0% | |
| LVNTA | LIBERTY INTERACTIVE CORP | $17,841,000 | -48.6% | 470,000 | 0.0% | 0.52% | -49.9% | |
| PX | PRAXAIR INC | $16,208,000 | -2.9% | 125,645 | 0.0% | 0.48% | -5.4% | |
| DEO | DIAGEO P L Cspon adr new | $15,186,000 | -9.3% | 131,595 | 0.0% | 0.45% | -11.7% | |
| INT | Sell | WORLD FUEL SVCS CORP | $14,854,000 | -39.7% | 372,100 | -25.6% | 0.44% | -41.2% |
| LTRPA | New | LIBERTY TRIPADVISOR HLDGS IN | $14,577,000 | – | 430,000 | +100.0% | 0.43% | – |
| BRKA | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC DELcl a | $14,276,000 | +9.0% | 69 | 0.0% | 0.42% | +6.1% | |
| PXD | PIONEER NAT RES CO | $14,247,000 | -14.3% | 72,330 | 0.0% | 0.42% | -16.5% | |
| CMLS | Buy | CUMULUS MEDIA INCcl a | $13,335,000 | -38.7% | 3,308,963 | +0.3% | 0.39% | -40.3% |
| ACIW | Buy | ACI WORLDWIDE INC | $12,063,000 | +22.8% | 643,000 | +265.3% | 0.36% | +19.5% |
| ASCMA | Buy | ASCENT CAP GROUP INC | $8,428,000 | +27.7% | 140,000 | +40.0% | 0.25% | +24.6% |
| POST | New | POST HLDGS INC | $8,063,000 | – | 243,000 | +100.0% | 0.24% | – |
| SAPE | Buy | SAPIENT CORP | $7,701,000 | -13.8% | 550,100 | +0.0% | 0.23% | -15.9% |
| PBH | Buy | PRESTIGE BRANDS HLDGS INC | $5,179,000 | +22.3% | 160,000 | +28.0% | 0.15% | +18.8% |
| INS | INTELLIGENT SYS CORP NEW | $3,110,000 | 0.0% | 2,270,000 | 0.0% | 0.09% | -2.1% | |
| BUD | ANHEUSER BUSCH INBEV SA/NVsponsored adr | $1,441,000 | -3.5% | 13,000 | 0.0% | 0.04% | -6.7% | |
| ALSN | ALLISON TRANSMISSION HLDGS I | $427,000 | -8.6% | 15,000 | 0.0% | 0.01% | -7.1% | |
| HPQ | Sell | HEWLETT PACKARD CO | $372,000 | -7.9% | 10,500 | -12.5% | 0.01% | -8.3% |
| FCN | Sell | FTI CONSULTING INC | $315,000 | -57.3% | 9,000 | -53.8% | 0.01% | -59.1% |
| MNR | New | MONMOUTH REAL ESTATE INVT COcl a | $69,000 | – | 6,800 | +100.0% | 0.00% | – |
| AAPL | Exit | APPLE INC | $0 | – | -4,200 | -100.0% | -0.01% | – |
| USB | Exit | US BANCORP DEL | $0 | – | -15,000 | -100.0% | -0.02% | – |
| TGT | Exit | TARGET CORP | $0 | – | -255,093 | -100.0% | -0.45% | – |
Original filings
The following EDGAR filing(s) were analyzed to create this report:
- View 13F-HR filed 2014-11-13
About Weitz Investment Management
Weitz Investment Management is a privately owned investment management firm that was founded in 1983 by Wallace Weitz. The firm is headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, and manages over $6 billion in assets for individuals, institutions, and mutual funds. Weitz Investment Management is known for its value-oriented investment approach, which focuses on investing in companies that are undervalued by the market.
The firm's investment team is led by Wally Weitz, who serves as the Chief Investment Officer. He is supported by a team of experienced investment professionals, including Brad Hinton, Portfolio Manager, and Tom Carney, Director of Research. The team's investment philosophy is based on the belief that long-term investment success is achieved by investing in high-quality companies that are trading at a discount to their intrinsic value.
Weitz Investment Management offers a range of investment strategies, including equity, fixed income, and balanced portfolios. The firm's flagship mutual fund, the Weitz Value Fund, has a long-term track record of outperforming its benchmark, the S&P 500 Index. The fund is managed by Wally Weitz and has a focus on investing in companies with strong competitive advantages and sustainable business models.
Overall, Weitz Investment Management is a well-respected investment management firm that has a long history of delivering strong investment results for its clients. The firm's experienced investment team, value-oriented investment approach, and focus on high-quality companies make it a compelling choice for investors looking for a long-term investment partner.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC DEL | 42 | Q3 2023 | 9.5% |
| LIBERTY GLOBAL PLC | 42 | Q3 2023 | 7.5% |
| LABORATORY CORP AMER HLDGS | 42 | Q3 2023 | 5.1% |
| TEXAS INSTRS INC | 42 | Q3 2023 | 4.1% |
| ORACLE CORP | 42 | Q3 2023 | 2.7% |
| ACCENTURE PLC IRELAND | 42 | Q3 2023 | 1.7% |
| INTELLIGENT SYS CORP NEW | 42 | Q3 2023 | 3.7% |
| DIAGEO PLC | 42 | Q3 2023 | 1.0% |
| ACI WORLDWIDE INC | 42 | Q3 2023 | 1.2% |
| REDWOOD TR INC | 39 | Q4 2022 | 4.4% |
View Weitz Investment Management's complete holdings history.
Latest significant ownerships (13-D/G)
| Filed | Shares | Percentage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| REDWOOD TRUST INC | January 28, 2019 | 2,816,300 | 3.4% |
| Interval Leisure Group, Inc. | January 13, 2016 | 3,065,336 | 5.3% |
| XO GROUP INC. | January 13, 2016 | 1,426,958 | 5.4% |
| Angie's List, Inc. | January 12, 2015 | 3,682,062 | 6.3% |
| Ascent Media CORP | January 28, 2011 | 679,000 | 5.0% |
| CUMULUS MEDIA INC | January 28, 2011 | 1,900,000 | 5.3% |
| DAILY JOURNAL CORP | January 06, 2010 | 69,988 | 4.8% |
| Realty Finance Corp | May 20, 2009 | 1,407,400 | 4.5% |
| TELEPHONE & DATA SYSTEMS INC /DE/ | May 20, 2009 | 2,728,200 | 5.1% |
| CABELAS INC | May 07, 2009 | 2,310,510 | 3.5% |
View Weitz Investment Management's complete significant-ownership history.
Latest filings
| Type | Filed |
|---|---|
| 13F-HR | 2024-02-12 |
| SC 13G/A | 2024-01-10 |
| 13F-HR | 2023-11-13 |
| 13F-HR | 2023-08-10 |
| 13F-HR | 2023-05-12 |
| 13F-HR | 2023-02-09 |
| SC 13G/A | 2023-01-05 |
| 13F-HR | 2022-11-09 |
| 13F-HR | 2022-08-12 |
| 13F-HR | 2022-05-13 |
View Weitz Investment 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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