$3.7 Billion is the total value of Weitz Investment Management's 65 reported holdings in Q1 2015. The portfolio turnover from Q4 2014 to Q1 2015 was 8.5% .
| Value | Shares | ↓ Weighting | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LBTYK | Buy | LIBERTY GLOBAL PLC | $253,599,000 | +4.3% | 5,091,325 | +1.2% | 6.84% | +0.9% |
| BRKB | Buy | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC DELcl b new | $209,182,000 | -2.9% | 1,449,433 | +1.0% | 5.65% | -6.2% |
| VRX | Sell | VALEANT PHARMACEUTICALS INTL | $182,186,000 | -7.7% | 917,261 | -33.5% | 4.92% | -10.7% |
| LMCK | Buy | LIBERTY MEDIA CORP DELAWARE | $153,360,000 | +15.2% | 4,014,666 | +5.6% | 4.14% | +11.4% |
| QRTEA | Sell | LIBERTY INTERACTIVE CORP | $148,606,000 | -4.7% | 5,090,990 | -3.9% | 4.01% | -7.8% |
| ESRX | Sell | EXPRESS SCRIPTS HLDG CO | $124,055,000 | -13.0% | 1,429,702 | -15.2% | 3.35% | -15.9% |
| TDG | Sell | TRANSDIGM GROUP INC | $121,082,000 | +2.8% | 553,592 | -7.8% | 3.27% | -0.7% |
| BRKA | Buy | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC DELcl a | $113,753,000 | +629.5% | 523 | +658.0% | 3.07% | +606.0% |
| RRC | Buy | RANGE RES CORP | $111,164,000 | +1.4% | 2,136,130 | +4.2% | 3.00% | -1.9% |
| MLM | Sell | MARTIN MARIETTA MATLS INC | $108,082,000 | +26.6% | 773,116 | -0.1% | 2.92% | +22.4% |
| WFC | Sell | WELLS FARGO & CO NEW | $100,328,000 | -4.9% | 1,844,267 | -4.2% | 2.71% | -8.1% |
| RWT | Sell | REDWOOD TR INC | $98,793,000 | -20.7% | 5,528,454 | -12.6% | 2.67% | -23.3% |
| DISCK | Buy | DISCOVERY COMMUNICATNS NEW | $95,619,000 | +15.1% | 3,244,064 | +31.7% | 2.58% | +11.2% |
| LH | Sell | LABORATORY CORP AMER HLDGS | $94,096,000 | -12.5% | 746,258 | -25.1% | 2.54% | -15.4% |
| LBRDK | Buy | LIBERTY BROADBAND CORP | $88,573,000 | +47.8% | 1,564,892 | +30.1% | 2.39% | +42.9% |
| PXD | Buy | PIONEER NAT RES CO | $86,221,000 | +10.9% | 527,311 | +1.0% | 2.33% | +7.2% |
| ICON | Buy | ICONIX BRAND GROUP INC | $80,631,000 | +0.5% | 2,394,755 | +0.9% | 2.18% | -2.9% |
| PCP | Buy | PRECISION CASTPARTS CORP | $79,349,000 | +36.5% | 377,852 | +56.6% | 2.14% | +32.0% |
| CTRX | Buy | CATAMARAN CORP | $70,131,000 | +16.5% | 1,177,876 | +1.3% | 1.89% | +12.7% |
| IILG | Sell | INTERVAL LEISURE GROUP INC | $68,906,000 | +0.5% | 2,629,001 | -19.9% | 1.86% | -2.8% |
| ENDP | Sell | ENDO INTL PLC | $67,053,000 | +21.1% | 747,530 | -2.6% | 1.81% | +17.2% |
| ADT | Sell | THE ADT CORPORATION | $64,417,000 | +5.0% | 1,551,470 | -8.4% | 1.74% | +1.5% |
| AON | Buy | AON PLC | $63,934,000 | +3.0% | 665,145 | +1.6% | 1.73% | -0.5% |
| ORCL | Buy | ORACLE CORP | $58,241,000 | -3.3% | 1,349,737 | +0.8% | 1.57% | -6.5% |
| GOOG | Buy | GOOGLE INCcl c | $58,170,000 | +6.4% | 106,150 | +2.2% | 1.57% | +2.8% |
| MSI | Sell | MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS INC | $55,184,000 | -19.1% | 827,724 | -18.6% | 1.49% | -21.7% |
| TXN | Sell | TEXAS INSTRS INC | $55,111,000 | -31.1% | 963,736 | -35.6% | 1.49% | -33.4% |
| AVP | Buy | AVON PRODS INC | $55,095,000 | -2.9% | 6,895,500 | +14.1% | 1.49% | -6.1% |
| FOXA | Sell | TWENTY FIRST CENTY FOX INCcl a | $49,605,000 | -19.3% | 1,465,880 | -8.4% | 1.34% | -22.0% |
| LYV | Sell | LIVE NATION ENTERTAINMENT IN | $48,419,000 | -22.6% | 1,919,085 | -19.9% | 1.31% | -25.1% |
| WAIR | Sell | WESCO AIRCRAFT HLDGS INC | $45,266,000 | +3.4% | 2,954,705 | -5.7% | 1.22% | -0.1% |
| NCMI | NATIONAL CINEMEDIA INC | $43,664,000 | +5.1% | 2,891,631 | 0.0% | 1.18% | +1.6% | |
| LMCA | Sell | LIBERTY MEDIA CORP DELAWAREcl a | $42,539,000 | +8.9% | 1,103,472 | -0.3% | 1.15% | +5.3% |
| FOX | Buy | TWENTY FIRST CENTY FOX INCcl b | $42,226,000 | +479.2% | 1,284,233 | +549.9% | 1.14% | +458.8% |
| FIS | Buy | FIDELITY NATL INFORMATION SV | $40,017,000 | +11.1% | 587,966 | +1.6% | 1.08% | +7.5% |
| XOXO | Sell | XO GROUP INC | $37,390,000 | -17.8% | 2,115,990 | -15.3% | 1.01% | -20.6% |
| LVNTA | Buy | LIBERTY INTERACTIVE CORP | $36,795,000 | +16.3% | 875,856 | +4.4% | 0.99% | +12.3% |
| BRO | Buy | BROWN & BROWN INC | $35,734,000 | +2.6% | 1,079,259 | +2.0% | 0.96% | -0.7% |
| CLB | Buy | CORE LABORATORIES N V | $34,398,000 | +92.5% | 329,200 | +121.7% | 0.93% | +86.2% |
| REDWOOD TR INCnote 4.625% 4/1 | $32,640,000 | +0.6% | 32,825,000 | 0.0% | 0.88% | -2.8% | ||
| WSH | Buy | WILLIS GROUP HOLDINGS PUBLIC | $31,943,000 | +9.6% | 662,985 | +1.9% | 0.86% | +5.9% |
| GOOGL | GOOGLE INCcl a | $29,760,000 | +4.5% | 53,650 | 0.0% | 0.80% | +1.0% | |
| FLIR | Buy | FLIR SYS INC | $29,513,000 | -0.4% | 943,515 | +2.9% | 0.80% | -3.6% |
| ALSN | Sell | ALLISON TRANSMISSION HLDGS I | $27,039,000 | -16.9% | 846,541 | -11.8% | 0.73% | -19.6% |
| MA | Buy | MASTERCARD INCcl a | $26,333,000 | +7.6% | 304,820 | +7.3% | 0.71% | +4.1% |
| ANGI | Buy | ANGIES LIST INC | $22,914,000 | -0.1% | 3,903,562 | +6.0% | 0.62% | -3.3% |
| UPS | UNITED PARCEL SERVICE INCcl b | $22,408,000 | -12.8% | 231,150 | 0.0% | 0.60% | -15.6% | |
| OMC | Sell | OMNICOM GROUP INC | $22,180,000 | -1.0% | 284,430 | -1.6% | 0.60% | -4.2% |
| ACN | ACCENTURE PLC IRELAND | $21,586,000 | +4.9% | 230,400 | 0.0% | 0.58% | +1.4% | |
| LBRDA | Buy | LIBERTY BROADBAND CORP | $19,944,000 | +15.1% | 353,113 | +2.0% | 0.54% | +11.2% |
| ACIW | Buy | ACI WORLDWIDE INC | $16,137,000 | +7.7% | 745,000 | +0.3% | 0.44% | +4.3% |
| PX | Buy | PRAXAIR INC | $15,182,000 | -6.7% | 125,745 | +0.1% | 0.41% | -9.9% |
| DEO | DIAGEO P L Cspon adr new | $14,550,000 | -3.1% | 131,595 | 0.0% | 0.39% | -6.2% | |
| INT | Sell | WORLD FUEL SVCS CORP | $11,496,000 | -28.3% | 200,000 | -41.5% | 0.31% | -30.8% |
| CMLS | CUMULUS MEDIA INCcl a | $8,777,000 | -41.6% | 3,553,400 | 0.0% | 0.24% | -43.6% | |
| PBH | PRESTIGE BRANDS HLDGS INC | $6,862,000 | +23.5% | 160,000 | 0.0% | 0.18% | +19.4% | |
| POST | POST HLDGS INC | $6,792,000 | +11.8% | 145,000 | 0.0% | 0.18% | +7.6% | |
| INS | INTELLIGENT SYS CORP NEW | $6,538,000 | +78.9% | 2,270,000 | 0.0% | 0.18% | +72.5% | |
| ASCMA | ASCENT CAP GROUP INC | $5,573,000 | -24.8% | 140,000 | 0.0% | 0.15% | -27.5% | |
| MSFT | MICROSOFT CORP | $1,626,000 | -12.5% | 40,000 | 0.0% | 0.04% | -15.4% | |
| BUD | ANHEUSER BUSCH INBEV SA/NVsponsored adr | $1,585,000 | +8.6% | 13,000 | 0.0% | 0.04% | +4.9% | |
| SLCA | U S SILICA HLDGS INC | $1,068,000 | +38.5% | 30,000 | 0.0% | 0.03% | +31.8% | |
| MRC | Sell | MRC GLOBAL INC | $772,000 | -42.4% | 65,110 | -26.4% | 0.02% | -43.2% |
| CMCSK | COMCAST CORP NEWcl a spl | $364,000 | -2.7% | 6,500 | 0.0% | 0.01% | 0.0% | |
| MNR | MONMOUTH REAL ESTATE INVT COcl a | $76,000 | +1.3% | 6,800 | 0.0% | 0.00% | 0.0% | |
| APA | Exit | APACHE CORP | $0 | – | -1,030 | -100.0% | -0.00% | – |
| IWV | Exit | ISHARES TRrussell 3000 etf | $0 | – | -2,310 | -100.0% | -0.01% | – |
| EBAY | Exit | EBAY INC | $0 | – | -9,500 | -100.0% | -0.02% | – |
| DIS | Exit | DISNEY WALT CO | $0 | – | -19,000 | -100.0% | -0.05% | – |
| LBRKR | Exit | LIBERTY BROADBAND CORPright 01/09/2015 | $0 | – | -272,778 | -100.0% | -0.07% | – |
| A309PS | Exit | DIRECTV | $0 | – | -268,570 | -100.0% | -0.65% | – |
Original filings
The following EDGAR filing(s) were analyzed to create this report:
- View 13F-HR filed 2015-05-12
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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