$2.37 Billion is the total value of Weitz Investment Management's 75 reported holdings in Q1 2018. The portfolio turnover from Q4 2017 to Q1 2018 was 23.4% .
| Value | Shares | ↓ Weighting | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRKB | Sell | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC DELcl b new | $225,341,000 | -0.0% | 1,129,642 | -0.7% | 9.53% | +1.5% |
| LBRDK | Sell | LIBERTY BROADBAND CORP | $175,944,000 | -4.0% | 2,053,262 | -4.6% | 7.44% | -2.6% |
| BRKA | Buy | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC DELcl a | $168,692,000 | +45.3% | 564 | +44.6% | 7.13% | +47.5% |
| LBTYK | Sell | LIBERTY GLOBAL PLC | $126,362,000 | -24.0% | 4,152,537 | -15.5% | 5.34% | -22.8% |
| LH | Sell | LABORATORY CORP AMER HLDGS | $120,938,000 | -0.1% | 747,684 | -1.4% | 5.11% | +1.4% |
| AGN | Buy | ALLERGAN PLC | $112,821,000 | +6.1% | 670,399 | +3.1% | 4.77% | +7.7% |
| GOOG | Buy | ALPHABET INCcap stk cl c | $97,920,000 | -1.3% | 94,903 | +0.1% | 4.14% | +0.2% |
| V | Sell | VISA INC | $93,645,000 | +4.0% | 782,856 | -0.9% | 3.96% | +5.6% |
| MA | Sell | MASTERCARD INCORPORATEDcl a | $92,869,000 | -8.6% | 530,198 | -21.0% | 3.93% | -7.2% |
| RWT | Buy | REDWOOD TR INC | $73,886,000 | +10.3% | 4,776,100 | +5.7% | 3.12% | +12.0% |
| LSXMK | Sell | LIBERTY MEDIA CORP DELAWARE | $62,781,000 | -8.9% | 1,536,867 | -11.5% | 2.65% | -7.5% |
| ORCL | Buy | ORACLE CORP | $61,112,000 | +9.3% | 1,335,774 | +12.9% | 2.58% | +10.9% |
| CFX | Buy | COLFAX CORP | $52,313,000 | -5.0% | 1,639,900 | +17.9% | 2.21% | -3.6% |
| AON | Buy | AON PLC | $45,331,000 | +5.2% | 323,029 | +0.4% | 1.92% | +6.7% |
| DXC | Buy | DXC TECHNOLOGY CO | $45,002,000 | +6.5% | 447,647 | +0.5% | 1.90% | +8.1% |
| QRTEA | Sell | LIBERTY INTERACTIVE CORP | $44,280,000 | -29.7% | 1,759,250 | -31.8% | 1.87% | -28.6% |
| TXN | Sell | TEXAS INSTRS INC | $40,961,000 | -22.4% | 394,270 | -22.0% | 1.73% | -21.2% |
| REDWOOD TR INCnote 4.625% 4/1 | $32,989,000 | -0.1% | 32,825,000 | 0.0% | 1.40% | +1.4% | ||
| LBRDA | LIBERTY BROADBAND CORP | $29,680,000 | -0.3% | 350,000 | 0.0% | 1.26% | +1.2% | |
| LILAK | New | LIBERTY LATIN AMERICA LTD | $28,498,000 | – | 1,492,800 | +100.0% | 1.20% | – |
| WFC | Sell | WELLS FARGO CO NEW | $28,332,000 | -13.7% | 540,578 | -0.1% | 1.20% | -12.4% |
| GLIBA | New | GCI LIBERTY INC | $28,026,000 | – | 530,202 | +100.0% | 1.18% | – |
| DLTR | Buy | DOLLAR TREE INC | $27,788,000 | +13.5% | 292,816 | +28.4% | 1.18% | +15.3% |
| ALSN | Sell | ALLISON TRANSMISSION HLDGS I | $27,717,000 | -15.9% | 709,600 | -7.3% | 1.17% | -14.6% |
| TMO | Sell | THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC INC | $27,166,000 | +8.6% | 131,581 | -0.1% | 1.15% | +10.2% |
| WAIR | Sell | WESCO AIRCRAFT HLDGS INC | $26,650,000 | +20.0% | 2,600,000 | -13.3% | 1.13% | +21.8% |
| PX | Sell | PRAXAIR INC | $25,273,000 | -19.4% | 175,140 | -13.6% | 1.07% | -18.2% |
| KMX | New | CARMAX INC | $25,069,000 | – | 404,735 | +100.0% | 1.06% | – |
| DISCK | DISCOVERY COMMUNICATNS NEW | $24,230,000 | -7.8% | 1,241,300 | 0.0% | 1.02% | -6.4% | |
| DHR | Sell | DANAHER CORP DEL | $23,475,000 | +5.4% | 239,761 | -0.0% | 0.99% | +7.0% |
| AXTA | Buy | AXALTA COATING SYS LTD | $22,867,000 | +262.4% | 757,450 | +288.4% | 0.97% | +267.7% |
| TUP | New | TUPPERWARE BRANDS CORP | $22,511,000 | – | 465,300 | +100.0% | 0.95% | – |
| MON | Sell | MONSANTO CO NEW | $21,804,000 | -2.8% | 186,850 | -2.7% | 0.92% | -1.3% |
| CMCSA | Sell | COMCAST CORP NEWcl a | $21,345,000 | -14.8% | 624,659 | -0.1% | 0.90% | -13.5% |
| DEO | DIAGEO P L Cspon adr new | $17,605,000 | -7.3% | 130,000 | 0.0% | 0.74% | -5.9% | |
| ACN | Sell | ACCENTURE PLC IRELAND | $17,552,000 | +0.2% | 114,346 | -0.1% | 0.74% | +1.6% |
| AMZN | Sell | AMAZON COM INC | $16,837,000 | -13.5% | 11,633 | -30.1% | 0.71% | -12.2% |
| FOXA | Sell | TWENTY FIRST CENTY FOX INCcl a | $16,511,000 | -71.0% | 450,000 | -72.7% | 0.70% | -70.6% |
| LSXMA | LIBERTY MEDIA CORP DELAWARE | $16,235,000 | +3.6% | 395,000 | 0.0% | 0.69% | +5.2% | |
| FB | New | FACEBOOK INCcl a | $16,175,000 | – | 101,228 | +100.0% | 0.68% | – |
| RTW HLDGS INCnote 5.625%11/1 | $16,160,000 | -0.2% | 16,000,000 | 0.0% | 0.68% | +1.2% | ||
| REDWOOD TR INCnote 4.750% 8/1 | $14,577,000 | +0.4% | 15,000,000 | 0.0% | 0.62% | +2.0% | ||
| XOXO | XO GROUP INC | $14,006,000 | +12.4% | 675,000 | 0.0% | 0.59% | +14.1% | |
| PXD | Sell | PIONEER NAT RES CO | $13,965,000 | -34.9% | 81,294 | -34.5% | 0.59% | -33.9% |
| LEXEA | Buy | LIBERTY EXPEDIA HOLDINGS | $11,784,000 | +27.8% | 300,000 | +44.2% | 0.50% | +29.7% |
| INS | INTELLIGENT SYS CORP NEW | $11,600,000 | +12.1% | 2,270,000 | 0.0% | 0.49% | +13.7% | |
| BKNG | New | BOOKING HLDGS INC | $9,911,000 | – | 4,764 | +100.0% | 0.42% | – |
| TDG | New | TRANSDIGM GROUP INC | $9,374,000 | – | 30,540 | +100.0% | 0.40% | – |
| ACIW | Buy | ACI WORLDWIDE INC | $8,895,000 | +12.1% | 375,000 | +7.1% | 0.38% | +13.9% |
| CMP | Buy | COMPASS MINERALS INTL INC | $8,623,000 | +10.5% | 143,000 | +32.4% | 0.36% | +12.3% |
| FWONK | LIBERTY MEDIA CORP DELAWARE | $8,484,000 | -9.7% | 275,000 | 0.0% | 0.36% | -8.2% | |
| FLIR | Sell | FLIR SYS INC | $8,057,000 | -59.0% | 161,100 | -61.8% | 0.34% | -58.4% |
| EQC | EQUITY COMWLTH | $7,790,000 | +0.5% | 254,000 | 0.0% | 0.33% | +1.9% | |
| GWRE | Buy | GUIDEWIRE SOFTWARE INC | $5,820,000 | +20.6% | 72,000 | +10.8% | 0.25% | +22.4% |
| BATRK | LIBERTY MEDIA CORP DELAWARE | $5,591,000 | +2.7% | 245,000 | 0.0% | 0.24% | +4.0% | |
| LGFB | LIONS GATE ENTMNT CORPcl b non vtg | $3,612,000 | -24.1% | 150,000 | 0.0% | 0.15% | -22.7% | |
| MUSA | Sell | MURPHY USA INC | $3,276,000 | -37.3% | 45,000 | -30.8% | 0.14% | -36.7% |
| LGFA | LIONS GATE ENTMNT CORPcl a vtg | $3,229,000 | -23.6% | 125,000 | 0.0% | 0.14% | -22.2% | |
| MKL | New | MARKEL CORP | $2,926,000 | – | 2,500 | +100.0% | 0.12% | – |
| FWONA | LIBERTY MEDIA CORP DELAWARE | $2,270,000 | -10.5% | 77,500 | 0.0% | 0.10% | -9.4% | |
| BUD | ANHEUSER BUSCH INBEV SA/NVsponsored adr | $1,869,000 | -1.5% | 17,000 | 0.0% | 0.08% | 0.0% | |
| JPM | JPMORGAN CHASE & CO | $1,375,000 | +2.8% | 12,500 | 0.0% | 0.06% | +3.6% | |
| MLM | MARTIN MARIETTA MATLS INC | $1,347,000 | -6.3% | 6,500 | 0.0% | 0.06% | -5.0% | |
| MRVL | MARVELL TECHNOLOGY GROUP LTDord | $1,260,000 | -2.2% | 60,000 | 0.0% | 0.05% | -1.9% | |
| VMC | Buy | VULCAN MATLS CO | $1,256,000 | -2.2% | 11,000 | +10.0% | 0.05% | 0.0% |
| VTI | Sell | VANGUARD INDEX FDStotal stk mkt | $1,095,000 | -11.9% | 8,068 | -10.9% | 0.05% | -11.5% |
| VEA | Sell | VANGUARD TAX MANAGED INTL FDftse dev mkt etf | $733,000 | -16.6% | 16,555 | -15.6% | 0.03% | -16.2% |
| BATRA | LIBERTY MEDIA CORP DELAWARE | $705,000 | +3.1% | 31,000 | 0.0% | 0.03% | +7.1% | |
| BSV | Buy | VANGUARD BD INDEX FD INCshort trm bond | $368,000 | -0.5% | 4,692 | +0.3% | 0.02% | +6.7% |
| FOX | Sell | TWENTY FIRST CENTY FOX INCcl b | $318,000 | -32.5% | 8,745 | -36.6% | 0.01% | -35.0% |
| IWB | ISHARES TRrus 1000 etf | $279,000 | -1.1% | 1,898 | 0.0% | 0.01% | 0.0% | |
| BIV | Buy | VANGUARD BD INDEX FD INCintermed term | $194,000 | -2.0% | 2,371 | +0.6% | 0.01% | 0.0% |
| GOOGL | Sell | ALPHABET INCcap stk cl a | $166,000 | -17.0% | 160 | -15.8% | 0.01% | -12.5% |
| SPY | Sell | SPDR S&P 500 ETF TRtr unit | $47,000 | -55.2% | 180 | -54.4% | 0.00% | -50.0% |
| AAPL | APPLE INC | $23,000 | -4.2% | 140 | 0.0% | 0.00% | 0.0% | |
| VIG | Exit | VANGUARD SPECIALIZED FUNDSdiv app etf | $0 | – | -430 | -100.0% | -0.00% | – |
| DG | Exit | DOLLAR GEN CORP NEW | $0 | – | -1,430 | -100.0% | -0.01% | – |
| CHUBA | Exit | COMMERCEHUB INC | $0 | – | -27,000 | -100.0% | -0.02% | – |
| NCMI | Exit | NATIONAL CINEMEDIA INC | $0 | – | -150,000 | -100.0% | -0.04% | – |
| CHUBK | Exit | COMMERCEHUB INC | $0 | – | -54,000 | -100.0% | -0.05% | – |
| HAL | Exit | HALLIBURTON CO | $0 | – | -126,980 | -100.0% | -0.26% | – |
| PCLN | Exit | PRICELINE GRP INC | $0 | – | -5,520 | -100.0% | -0.40% | – |
| RRC | Exit | RANGE RES CORP | $0 | – | -814,184 | -100.0% | -0.58% | – |
| LILAK | Exit | LIBERTY GLOBAL PLC | $0 | – | -1,537,874 | -100.0% | -1.27% | – |
| LVNTA | Exit | LIBERTY INTERACTIVE CORP | $0 | – | -785,000 | -100.0% | -1.77% | – |
Original filings
The following EDGAR filing(s) were analyzed to create this report:
- View 13F-HR filed 2018-05-14
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)
View complete filings history.