$2.18 Billion is the total value of Weitz Investment Management's 82 reported holdings in Q4 2018. The portfolio turnover from Q3 2018 to Q4 2018 was 13.9% .
| Value | Shares | ↓ Weighting | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRKB | Sell | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC DELcl b new | $175,272,000 | -11.2% | 858,421 | -6.8% | 8.03% | 0.0% |
| BRKA | Sell | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC DELcl a | $170,748,000 | -5.4% | 558 | -1.1% | 7.82% | +6.5% |
| LBRDK | Sell | LIBERTY BROADBAND CORP | $133,362,000 | -17.6% | 1,851,476 | -3.6% | 6.11% | -7.3% |
| GOOG | Buy | ALPHABET INCcap stk cl c | $103,193,000 | -9.5% | 99,645 | +4.3% | 4.73% | +1.9% |
| LH | Buy | LABORATORY CORP AMER HLDGS | $87,103,000 | -18.3% | 689,325 | +12.3% | 3.99% | -8.0% |
| MA | Sell | MASTERCARD INCORPORATEDcl a | $85,298,000 | -16.2% | 452,151 | -1.2% | 3.91% | -5.7% |
| LBTYK | Sell | LIBERTY GLOBAL PLC | $84,547,000 | -30.8% | 4,096,255 | -5.6% | 3.88% | -22.1% |
| V | Sell | VISA INC | $83,679,000 | -13.5% | 634,219 | -1.6% | 3.84% | -2.6% |
| FB | Buy | FACEBOOK INCcl a | $61,076,000 | -2.5% | 465,907 | +22.4% | 2.80% | +9.8% |
| ORCL | Sell | ORACLE CORP | $56,313,000 | -12.6% | 1,247,237 | -0.2% | 2.58% | -1.6% |
| SCHW | Buy | SCHWAB CHARLES CORP NEW | $54,918,000 | +33.2% | 1,322,364 | +57.6% | 2.52% | +49.9% |
| KMX | Buy | CARMAX INC | $54,680,000 | +12.3% | 871,674 | +33.7% | 2.51% | +26.5% |
| LSXMK | Buy | LIBERTY MEDIA CORP DELAWARE | $53,638,000 | -14.0% | 1,450,447 | +1.1% | 2.46% | -3.2% |
| AGN | Sell | ALLERGAN PLC | $51,223,000 | -46.8% | 383,236 | -24.2% | 2.35% | -40.1% |
| RWT | Sell | REDWOOD TR INC | $42,442,000 | -26.2% | 2,816,300 | -20.5% | 1.94% | -16.9% |
| AON | Sell | AON PLC | $38,796,000 | -21.4% | 266,899 | -16.8% | 1.78% | -11.5% |
| CFX | Buy | COLFAX CORP | $38,110,000 | -36.5% | 1,823,450 | +9.5% | 1.75% | -28.6% |
| TXN | Buy | TEXAS INSTRS INC | $37,583,000 | -8.8% | 397,700 | +3.5% | 1.72% | +2.6% |
| CMCSA | Sell | COMCAST CORP NEWcl a | $36,262,000 | -5.4% | 1,064,955 | -1.6% | 1.66% | +6.5% |
| DXC | Buy | DXC TECHNOLOGY CO | $35,725,000 | -30.1% | 671,900 | +22.9% | 1.64% | -21.4% |
| QRTEA | Sell | QURATE RETAIL INC | $32,324,000 | -17.3% | 1,655,950 | -5.9% | 1.48% | -6.9% |
| BKI | New | BLACK KNIGHT INC | $31,637,000 | – | 702,100 | +100.0% | 1.45% | – |
| DLTR | Sell | DOLLAR TREE INC | $30,953,000 | +10.4% | 342,700 | -0.3% | 1.42% | +24.3% |
| SUM | Buy | SUMMIT MATLS INCcl a | $29,355,000 | +0.8% | 2,367,300 | +47.8% | 1.34% | +13.4% |
| INS | INTELLIGENT SYS CORP NEW | $29,328,000 | +22.2% | 2,270,000 | 0.0% | 1.34% | +37.6% | |
| VMC | Buy | VULCAN MATLS CO | $27,026,000 | +86.4% | 273,540 | +109.8% | 1.24% | +110.0% |
| LIN | New | LINDE PLC | $26,742,000 | – | 171,376 | +100.0% | 1.23% | – |
| MRVL | Buy | MARVELL TECHNOLOGY GROUP LTDord | $26,616,000 | -4.5% | 1,644,000 | +13.9% | 1.22% | +7.6% |
| TDG | Buy | TRANSDIGM GROUP INC | $26,202,000 | +130.8% | 77,052 | +152.7% | 1.20% | +160.0% |
| TMO | Sell | THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC INC | $23,693,000 | -16.3% | 105,873 | -8.7% | 1.09% | -5.7% |
| LILAK | LIBERTY LATIN AMERICA LTD | $22,697,000 | -29.4% | 1,557,800 | 0.0% | 1.04% | -20.5% | |
| LBRDA | Sell | LIBERTY BROADBAND CORP | $21,902,000 | -23.6% | 305,000 | -10.3% | 1.00% | -14.0% |
| ADI | New | ANALOG DEVICES INC | $20,756,000 | – | 241,825 | +100.0% | 0.95% | – |
| AMZN | Buy | AMAZON COM INC | $20,753,000 | +28.0% | 13,817 | +70.7% | 0.95% | +44.1% |
| AXTA | Buy | AXALTA COATING SYS LTD | $19,127,000 | -15.4% | 816,675 | +5.4% | 0.88% | -4.7% |
| DEO | DIAGEO P L Cspon adr new | $18,434,000 | +0.1% | 130,000 | 0.0% | 0.84% | +12.7% | |
| DHR | Buy | DANAHER CORP DEL | $17,654,000 | +40.0% | 171,200 | +47.5% | 0.81% | +57.7% |
| RTW HLDGS INCnote 5.625%11/1 | $16,110,000 | -0.7% | 16,000,000 | 0.0% | 0.74% | +11.6% | ||
| MHK | Buy | MOHAWK INDS INC | $15,915,000 | -7.5% | 136,075 | +38.7% | 0.73% | +4.1% |
| GLIBA | GCI LIBERTY INC | $15,847,000 | -19.3% | 385,000 | 0.0% | 0.73% | -9.1% | |
| ACN | Sell | ACCENTURE PLC IRELAND | $14,646,000 | -17.4% | 103,864 | -0.3% | 0.67% | -7.1% |
| LSXMA | Buy | LIBERTY MEDIA CORP DELAWARE | $14,536,000 | -9.6% | 395,000 | +6.8% | 0.67% | +1.8% |
| SWK | New | STANLEY BLACK & DECKER INC | $14,201,000 | – | 118,595 | +100.0% | 0.65% | – |
| FOXA | Sell | TWENTY FIRST CENTY FOX INCcl a | $13,955,000 | -7.3% | 290,000 | -10.8% | 0.64% | +4.4% |
| BKNG | Buy | BOOKING HLDGS INC | $13,900,000 | +47.3% | 8,070 | +69.6% | 0.64% | +65.9% |
| REDWOOD TR INCnote 4.750% 8/1 | $13,781,000 | -4.2% | 15,000,000 | 0.0% | 0.63% | +7.8% | ||
| WAIR | Sell | WESCO AIRCRAFT HLDGS INC | $13,430,000 | -33.7% | 1,700,000 | -5.6% | 0.62% | -25.4% |
| MLM | Buy | MARTIN MARIETTA MATLS INC | $11,538,000 | +745.3% | 67,130 | +795.1% | 0.53% | +844.6% |
| MKL | Buy | MARKEL CORP | $10,381,000 | +45.6% | 10,000 | +66.7% | 0.48% | +64.1% |
| ACIW | Sell | ACI WORLDWIDE INC | $8,993,000 | -14.8% | 325,000 | -13.3% | 0.41% | -4.2% |
| GWRE | Buy | GUIDEWIRE SOFTWARE INC | $8,825,000 | +24.8% | 110,000 | +57.1% | 0.40% | +40.3% |
| FWONK | LIBERTY MEDIA CORP DELAWARE | $8,443,000 | -17.4% | 275,000 | 0.0% | 0.39% | -7.0% | |
| PRSP | Buy | PERSPECTA INC | $8,266,000 | -16.5% | 480,000 | +24.7% | 0.38% | -6.0% |
| EQC | EQUITY COMWLTH | $7,503,000 | -6.5% | 250,000 | 0.0% | 0.34% | +5.2% | |
| CMP | Buy | COMPASS MINERALS INTL INC | $6,462,000 | -32.8% | 155,000 | +8.4% | 0.30% | -24.3% |
| BATRK | LIBERTY MEDIA CORP DELAWARE | $6,098,000 | -8.7% | 245,000 | 0.0% | 0.28% | +2.6% | |
| REDWOOD TR INCnote 5.625% 7/1 | $5,647,000 | -4.9% | 6,000,000 | 0.0% | 0.26% | +7.0% | ||
| LEXEA | Sell | LIBERTY EXPEDIA HOLDINGS | $4,889,000 | -53.8% | 125,000 | -44.4% | 0.22% | -48.0% |
| TUP | Sell | TUPPERWARE BRANDS CORP | $4,736,000 | -68.2% | 150,000 | -66.3% | 0.22% | -64.2% |
| DISCK | Sell | DISCOVERY INC | $4,616,000 | -77.2% | 200,000 | -70.8% | 0.21% | -74.3% |
| GDI | New | GARDNER DENVER HLDGS INC | $4,090,000 | – | 200,000 | +100.0% | 0.19% | – |
| MUSA | Buy | MURPHY USA INC | $3,066,000 | +19.6% | 40,000 | +33.3% | 0.14% | +35.6% |
| FBHS | Buy | FORTUNE BRANDS HOME & SEC IN | $2,849,000 | +8.8% | 75,000 | +50.0% | 0.13% | +22.4% |
| CHTR | Sell | CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS INC Ncl a | $2,565,000 | -75.4% | 9,000 | -71.9% | 0.12% | -72.2% |
| FWONA | LIBERTY MEDIA CORP DELAWARE | $2,303,000 | -16.5% | 77,500 | 0.0% | 0.11% | -5.4% | |
| LGFB | LIONS GATE ENTMNT CORPcl b non vtg | $2,232,000 | -36.1% | 150,000 | 0.0% | 0.10% | -28.2% | |
| MYE | New | MYERS INDS INC | $2,115,000 | – | 140,000 | +100.0% | 0.10% | – |
| LGFA | LIONS GATE ENTMNT CORPcl a vtg | $2,013,000 | -34.0% | 125,000 | 0.0% | 0.09% | -25.8% | |
| MSFT | MICROSOFT CORP | $1,524,000 | -11.2% | 15,000 | 0.0% | 0.07% | 0.0% | |
| JPM | Buy | JPMORGAN CHASE & CO | $1,464,000 | +3.8% | 15,000 | +20.0% | 0.07% | +17.5% |
| BUD | Buy | ANHEUSER BUSCH INBEV SA/NVsponsored adr | $1,316,000 | -11.6% | 20,000 | +17.6% | 0.06% | -1.6% |
| MDLZ | MONDELEZ INTL INCcl a | $1,201,000 | -6.8% | 30,000 | 0.0% | 0.06% | +5.8% | |
| VTI | VANGUARD INDEX FDStotal stk mkt | $1,030,000 | -14.7% | 8,068 | 0.0% | 0.05% | -4.1% | |
| BATRA | LIBERTY MEDIA CORP DELAWARE | $773,000 | -8.6% | 31,000 | 0.0% | 0.04% | +2.9% | |
| VEA | VANGUARD TAX MANAGED INTL FDftse dev mkt etf | $614,000 | -14.2% | 16,555 | 0.0% | 0.03% | -3.4% | |
| BSV | VANGUARD BD INDEX FD INCshort trm bond | $369,000 | +0.8% | 4,692 | 0.0% | 0.02% | +13.3% | |
| IWB | ISHARES TRrus 1000 etf | $263,000 | -14.3% | 1,898 | 0.0% | 0.01% | 0.0% | |
| BIV | VANGUARD BD INDEX FD INCintermed term | $193,000 | +1.0% | 2,371 | 0.0% | 0.01% | +12.5% | |
| FOX | Sell | TWENTY FIRST CENTY FOX INCcl b | $188,000 | -29.3% | 3,934 | -32.3% | 0.01% | -18.2% |
| SPY | SPDR S&P 500 ETF TRtr unit | $45,000 | -13.5% | 180 | 0.0% | 0.00% | 0.0% | |
| AAPL | APPLE INC | $22,000 | -31.2% | 140 | 0.0% | 0.00% | 0.0% | |
| DWDP | New | DOWDUPONT INC | $6,000 | – | 117 | +100.0% | 0.00% | – |
| GOOGL | Exit | ALPHABET INCcap stk cl a | $0 | – | -147 | -100.0% | -0.01% | – |
| PXD | Exit | PIONEER NAT RES CO | $0 | – | -58,668 | -100.0% | -0.42% | – |
| PX | Exit | PRAXAIR INC | $0 | – | -171,950 | -100.0% | -1.12% | – |
| WFC | Exit | WELLS FARGO CO NEW | $0 | – | -541,196 | -100.0% | -1.16% | – |
Original filings
The following EDGAR filing(s) were analyzed to create this report:
- View 13F-HR filed 2019-02-11
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.