$5.79 Billion is the total value of Brown Capital Management's 130 reported holdings in Q4 2014. The portfolio turnover from Q3 2014 to Q4 2014 was 12.0% .
| Value | Shares | ↓ Weighting | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TYL | Sell | TYLER TECHNOLOGIES INC | $255,426,000 | +22.3% | 2,333,934 | -1.2% | 4.41% | +19.2% |
| INCY | Sell | INCYTE CORP | $254,244,000 | +43.0% | 3,477,556 | -4.1% | 4.39% | +39.4% |
| MDSO | Buy | MEDIDATA SOLUTIONS INC | $251,938,000 | +19.8% | 5,276,180 | +11.1% | 4.35% | +16.8% |
| CMD | Sell | CANTEL MEDICAL CORP | $245,537,000 | +21.4% | 5,675,844 | -3.5% | 4.24% | +18.3% |
| NEOG | Buy | NEOGEN CORP | $243,234,000 | +32.8% | 4,904,898 | +5.8% | 4.20% | +29.4% |
| CGNX | Buy | COGNEX CORP | $239,660,000 | +2.8% | 5,798,693 | +0.2% | 4.14% | +0.2% |
| MANH | Sell | MANHATTAN ASSOCS INC | $237,112,000 | +20.1% | 5,822,989 | -1.4% | 4.09% | +17.1% |
| FEIC | Buy | FEI CO | $234,702,000 | +23.3% | 2,597,693 | +3.0% | 4.05% | +20.2% |
| ANSS | Buy | ANSYS INC | $233,200,000 | +11.9% | 2,843,900 | +3.3% | 4.03% | +9.1% |
| BLKB | Sell | BLACKBAUD INC | $215,899,000 | +8.8% | 4,990,734 | -1.2% | 3.73% | +6.1% |
| TECH | New | BIO TECHNE CORP | $215,480,000 | – | 2,332,040 | +100.0% | 3.72% | – |
| BCPC | Buy | BALCHEM CORP | $206,451,000 | +19.4% | 3,098,009 | +1.4% | 3.56% | +16.4% |
| NTCT | Sell | NETSCOUT SYS INC | $203,028,000 | -21.2% | 5,556,329 | -1.2% | 3.50% | -23.2% |
| ABAX | Buy | ABAXIS INC | $201,739,000 | +13.5% | 3,549,868 | +1.3% | 3.48% | +10.7% |
| ACIW | Buy | ACI WORLDWIDE INC | $197,955,000 | +12.0% | 9,814,334 | +4.2% | 3.42% | +9.2% |
| SNHY | Buy | SUN HYDRAULICS CORP | $163,189,000 | +5.4% | 4,143,948 | +0.6% | 2.82% | +2.7% |
| EGOV | Sell | NIC INC | $155,692,000 | +2.9% | 8,654,346 | -1.5% | 2.69% | +0.3% |
| QDEL | Buy | QUIDEL CORP | $134,488,000 | +19.9% | 4,650,360 | +11.4% | 2.32% | +16.9% |
| DIOD | Sell | DIODES INC | $133,581,000 | +13.3% | 4,845,149 | -1.7% | 2.31% | +10.4% |
| PRO | Sell | PROS HOLDINGS INC | $122,660,000 | +8.8% | 4,463,621 | -0.2% | 2.12% | +6.1% |
| SWI | New | SOLARWINDS INC | $109,107,000 | – | 2,189,580 | +100.0% | 1.88% | – |
| PRLB | Buy | PROTO LABS INC | $109,025,000 | +59.0% | 1,623,366 | +63.4% | 1.88% | +55.0% |
| MDAS | Sell | MEDASSETS INC | $107,367,000 | -8.5% | 5,433,574 | -4.0% | 1.85% | -10.8% |
| CYBX | Buy | CYBERONICS INC | $87,253,000 | +46.5% | 1,567,045 | +34.6% | 1.51% | +42.7% |
| VIVO | Sell | MERIDIAN BIOSCIENCE INC | $73,404,000 | -8.4% | 4,459,546 | -1.5% | 1.27% | -10.7% |
| QSII | Sell | QUALITY SYS INC | $68,184,000 | +11.4% | 4,373,598 | -1.6% | 1.18% | +8.6% |
| DLB | Sell | DOLBY LABORATORIES INC | $63,090,000 | +3.0% | 1,463,123 | -0.2% | 1.09% | +0.4% |
| DTSI | Sell | DTS INC | $57,218,000 | +19.2% | 1,860,733 | -2.1% | 0.99% | +16.2% |
| CRRTQ | Sell | CARBO CERAMICS INC | $53,414,000 | -34.9% | 1,333,677 | -3.7% | 0.92% | -36.5% |
| VCRA | Buy | VOCERA COMMUNICATIONS INC | $41,581,000 | +119.4% | 3,990,519 | +69.9% | 0.72% | +113.7% |
| GEOS | Sell | GEOSPACE TECHNOLOGIES CORP | $38,171,000 | -28.4% | 1,440,397 | -5.0% | 0.66% | -30.2% |
| AMSWA | Sell | AMERICAN SOFTWARE INCcl a | $37,202,000 | +1.1% | 4,083,642 | -2.1% | 0.64% | -1.5% |
| BOOM | Sell | DYNAMIC MATLS CORP | $36,625,000 | -17.6% | 2,286,205 | -2.0% | 0.63% | -19.7% |
| CELG | Sell | CELGENE CORP | $30,955,000 | +7.5% | 276,730 | -8.9% | 0.53% | +4.7% |
| TSCO | Sell | TRACTOR SUPPLY CO | $29,053,000 | +22.6% | 368,594 | -4.3% | 0.50% | +19.5% |
| BRKR | Sell | BRUKER CORP | $27,996,000 | +5.7% | 1,426,915 | -0.3% | 0.48% | +3.0% |
| NUAN | Sell | NUANCE COMMUNICATIONS INC | $27,626,000 | -35.3% | 1,935,976 | -30.1% | 0.48% | -37.0% |
| TROW | Sell | PRICE T ROWE GROUP INC | $27,363,000 | +3.5% | 318,694 | -5.5% | 0.47% | +0.9% |
| CCL | Buy | CARNIVAL CORPpaired ctf | $23,725,000 | +17.8% | 523,379 | +4.4% | 0.41% | +14.8% |
| ROVI | Sell | ROVI CORP | $23,704,000 | +2.5% | 1,049,327 | -10.4% | 0.41% | -0.2% |
| DKS | Sell | DICKS SPORTING GOODS INC | $23,182,000 | +8.1% | 466,899 | -4.5% | 0.40% | +5.3% |
| FLIR | Sell | FLIR SYS INC | $22,085,000 | -32.5% | 683,536 | -34.6% | 0.38% | -34.3% |
| ENOC | Sell | ENERNOC INC | $19,923,000 | -17.8% | 1,289,529 | -9.8% | 0.34% | -20.0% |
| KORS | Sell | MICHAEL KORS HLDGS LTD | $19,482,000 | -2.4% | 259,414 | -7.2% | 0.34% | -5.1% |
| ICLR | ICON PLC | $19,416,000 | -10.9% | 380,774 | 0.0% | 0.34% | -13.2% | |
| PWR | Sell | QUANTA SVCS INC | $18,789,000 | -27.4% | 661,826 | -7.2% | 0.32% | -29.4% |
| AAPL | Sell | APPLE INC | $17,653,000 | -7.5% | 159,927 | -15.6% | 0.30% | -9.8% |
| QGEN | Buy | QIAGEN NV | $16,809,000 | +61.0% | 716,508 | +56.3% | 0.29% | +56.8% |
| SSL | Buy | SASOL LTDsponsored adr | $16,666,000 | -30.0% | 438,928 | +0.4% | 0.29% | -31.8% |
| SHPG | Buy | SHIRE PLCsponsored adr | $15,438,000 | +177.8% | 72,634 | +238.6% | 0.27% | +172.4% |
| TRMB | Sell | TRIMBLE NAVIGATION LTD | $14,526,000 | -19.3% | 547,342 | -7.3% | 0.25% | -21.3% |
| ULTA | Sell | ULTA SALON COSMETCS & FRAG I | $14,158,000 | +7.4% | 110,748 | -0.7% | 0.24% | +4.3% |
| TEVA | Sell | TEVA PHARMACEUTICAL INDS LTDadr | $12,883,000 | -11.9% | 224,005 | -17.7% | 0.22% | -14.3% |
| SF | STIFEL FINL CORP | $12,727,000 | +8.8% | 249,444 | 0.0% | 0.22% | +6.3% | |
| GOOGL | Sell | GOOGLE INCcl a | $12,673,000 | -20.9% | 23,882 | -12.3% | 0.22% | -22.9% |
| CVD | Sell | COVANCE INC | $11,286,000 | -45.6% | 108,687 | -58.8% | 0.20% | -47.0% |
| NTAP | NETAPP INC | $10,914,000 | -3.5% | 263,305 | 0.0% | 0.19% | -6.0% | |
| NBR | NABORS INDUSTRIES LTD | $10,823,000 | -43.0% | 833,822 | 0.0% | 0.19% | -44.3% | |
| JAZZ | Sell | JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS PLC | $10,461,000 | +1.7% | 63,890 | -0.3% | 0.18% | -0.5% |
| AKAM | AKAMAI TECHNOLOGIES INC | $10,217,000 | +5.3% | 162,274 | 0.0% | 0.18% | +2.3% | |
| LULU | Sell | LULULEMON ATHLETICA INC | $9,957,000 | +16.0% | 178,473 | -12.6% | 0.17% | +13.2% |
| IVZ | INVESCO LTD | $9,847,000 | +0.1% | 249,162 | 0.0% | 0.17% | -2.3% | |
| V | Sell | VISA INC | $9,788,000 | +9.8% | 37,330 | -10.7% | 0.17% | +7.0% |
| TYC | New | TYCO INTL PLC | $9,685,000 | – | 220,807 | +100.0% | 0.17% | – |
| WAT | WATERS CORP | $9,617,000 | +13.7% | 85,315 | 0.0% | 0.17% | +10.7% | |
| FLML | Sell | FLAMEL TECHNOLOGIES SAsponsored adr | $9,395,000 | +16.9% | 548,445 | -2.3% | 0.16% | +14.1% |
| CAM | CAMERON INTERNATIONAL CORP | $8,723,000 | -24.8% | 174,639 | 0.0% | 0.15% | -26.3% | |
| PHM | Sell | PULTE GROUP INC | $8,606,000 | +14.7% | 401,045 | -5.6% | 0.15% | +12.0% |
| MA | Sell | MASTERCARD INCcl a | $8,475,000 | +0.4% | 98,361 | -13.9% | 0.15% | -2.0% |
| CHKP | New | CHECK POINT SOFTWARE TECH LTord | $8,427,000 | – | 107,251 | +100.0% | 0.14% | – |
| BIIB | Sell | BIOGEN IDEC INC | $8,170,000 | -9.8% | 24,067 | -12.1% | 0.14% | -11.9% |
| EMC | Sell | E M C CORP MASS | $8,123,000 | -14.4% | 273,150 | -15.7% | 0.14% | -16.7% |
| BWA | BORGWARNER INC | $7,387,000 | +4.5% | 134,431 | 0.0% | 0.13% | +2.4% | |
| BEN | Sell | FRANKLIN RES INC | $7,325,000 | -14.0% | 132,300 | -15.2% | 0.13% | -16.6% |
| JBHT | HUNT J B TRANS SVCS INC | $7,165,000 | +13.8% | 85,049 | 0.0% | 0.12% | +10.7% | |
| TOL | Sell | TOLL BROTHERS INC | $7,156,000 | +4.0% | 208,805 | -5.4% | 0.12% | +1.6% |
| MTZ | Sell | MASTEC INC | $7,068,000 | -43.2% | 312,585 | -23.1% | 0.12% | -44.8% |
| MSM | Sell | MSC INDL DIRECT INCcl a | $6,914,000 | -13.4% | 85,095 | -8.9% | 0.12% | -15.6% |
| GILD | Sell | GILEAD SCIENCES INC | $6,738,000 | -24.8% | 71,481 | -15.0% | 0.12% | -27.0% |
| FDS | FACTSET RESH SYS INC | $6,695,000 | +15.8% | 47,564 | 0.0% | 0.12% | +13.7% | |
| PRXL | PAREXEL INTL CORP | $6,542,000 | -11.9% | 117,738 | 0.0% | 0.11% | -14.4% | |
| SIAL | SIGMA ALDRICH CORP | $5,878,000 | +0.9% | 42,820 | 0.0% | 0.10% | -1.9% | |
| SLXP | Sell | SALIX PHARMACEUTICALS INC | $5,694,000 | -34.5% | 49,536 | -10.9% | 0.10% | -36.4% |
| ATW | ATWOOD OCEANICS INC | $5,668,000 | -35.1% | 199,801 | 0.0% | 0.10% | -36.8% | |
| CERN | CERNER CORP | $5,491,000 | +8.5% | 84,926 | 0.0% | 0.10% | +5.6% | |
| SLB | Sell | SCHLUMBERGER LTD | $5,274,000 | -30.8% | 61,745 | -17.6% | 0.09% | -32.6% |
| NVR | Sell | NVR INC | $5,290,000 | -15.4% | 4,148 | -25.1% | 0.09% | -18.0% |
| MNST | MONSTER BEVERAGE CORP | $5,239,000 | +18.2% | 48,349 | 0.0% | 0.09% | +13.9% | |
| SRCL | Buy | STERICYCLE INC | $5,029,000 | +51.2% | 38,363 | +34.5% | 0.09% | +47.5% |
| CAT | Sell | CATERPILLAR INC DEL | $4,977,000 | -19.3% | 54,375 | -12.7% | 0.09% | -21.1% |
| QCOM | Sell | QUALCOMM INC | $4,908,000 | -25.7% | 66,035 | -25.2% | 0.08% | -27.4% |
| RIG | Sell | TRANSOCEAN LTD | $4,678,000 | -42.9% | 255,234 | -0.4% | 0.08% | -44.1% |
| MYGN | Sell | MYRIAD GENETICS INC | $4,014,000 | -19.4% | 117,854 | -8.7% | 0.07% | -21.6% |
| BWLD | New | BUFFALO WILD WINGS INC | $2,204,000 | – | 12,216 | +100.0% | 0.04% | – |
| MELI | MERCADOLIBRE INC | $2,082,000 | +17.5% | 16,311 | 0.0% | 0.04% | +16.1% | |
| ORCL | Sell | ORACLE CORP | $1,912,000 | -30.6% | 42,517 | -40.9% | 0.03% | -32.7% |
| WX | WUXI PHARMATECH CAYMAN INC | $1,789,000 | -3.8% | 53,119 | 0.0% | 0.03% | -6.1% | |
| GE | Sell | GENERAL ELECTRIC CO | $1,536,000 | -45.6% | 60,780 | -44.8% | 0.03% | -46.0% |
| HD | Sell | HOME DEPOT INC | $1,439,000 | -37.0% | 13,713 | -44.9% | 0.02% | -37.5% |
| JPM | Sell | JPMORGAN CHASE & CO | $1,386,000 | -36.3% | 22,155 | -38.7% | 0.02% | -38.5% |
| SBUX | New | STARBUCKS CORP | $1,182,000 | – | 14,401 | +100.0% | 0.02% | – |
| PX | Sell | PRAXAIR INC | $1,079,000 | -50.3% | 8,330 | -50.5% | 0.02% | -50.0% |
| MON | Sell | MONSANTO CO NEW | $1,041,000 | -24.0% | 8,715 | -28.4% | 0.02% | -25.0% |
| UNP | Sell | UNION PAC CORP | $1,026,000 | -43.8% | 8,611 | -48.9% | 0.02% | -43.8% |
| ABT | Sell | ABBOTT LABS | $1,063,000 | -31.3% | 23,620 | -36.5% | 0.02% | -33.3% |
| ORBK | ORBOTECH LTDord | $985,000 | -5.0% | 66,562 | 0.0% | 0.02% | -5.6% | |
| TJX | Sell | TJX COS INC NEW | $1,002,000 | -28.1% | 14,605 | -38.0% | 0.02% | -32.0% |
| MS | New | MORGAN STANLEY | $972,000 | – | 25,055 | +100.0% | 0.02% | – |
| FLTX | New | FLEETMATICS GROUP PLC | $962,000 | – | 27,103 | +100.0% | 0.02% | – |
| IBM | Sell | INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHS | $861,000 | -16.7% | 5,366 | -1.5% | 0.02% | -16.7% |
| UTX | Sell | UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORP | $801,000 | -55.2% | 6,964 | -58.9% | 0.01% | -56.2% |
| GWW | GRAINGER W W INC | $637,000 | +1.3% | 2,500 | 0.0% | 0.01% | 0.0% | |
| MMM | Sell | 3M CO | $571,000 | -63.2% | 3,475 | -68.2% | 0.01% | -63.0% |
| DHR | Sell | DANAHER CORP DEL | $600,000 | -36.6% | 7,001 | -43.8% | 0.01% | -41.2% |
| PLL | PALL CORP | $557,000 | +21.1% | 5,500 | 0.0% | 0.01% | +25.0% | |
| BHI | Sell | BAKER HUGHES INC | $492,000 | -67.4% | 8,782 | -62.1% | 0.01% | -70.4% |
| WEC | WISCONSIN ENERGY CORP | $480,000 | +22.4% | 9,107 | 0.0% | 0.01% | +14.3% | |
| FMX | FOMENTO ECONOMICO MEXICANO Sspon adr units | $453,000 | -4.2% | 5,143 | 0.0% | 0.01% | 0.0% | |
| ADP | AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING IN | $446,000 | +0.5% | 5,344 | 0.0% | 0.01% | 0.0% | |
| ITW | ILLINOIS TOOL WKS INC | $419,000 | +12.0% | 4,429 | 0.0% | 0.01% | 0.0% | |
| XOM | Sell | EXXON MOBIL CORP | $388,000 | -6.1% | 4,193 | -4.6% | 0.01% | 0.0% |
| MSFT | MICROSOFT CORP | $320,000 | +0.3% | 6,884 | 0.0% | 0.01% | 0.0% | |
| ABBV | ABBVIE INC | $342,000 | +13.2% | 5,225 | 0.0% | 0.01% | +20.0% | |
| CSCO | CISCO SYS INC | $297,000 | +10.4% | 10,678 | 0.0% | 0.01% | 0.0% | |
| YORW | YORK WTR CO | $261,000 | +16.0% | 11,250 | 0.0% | 0.01% | +25.0% | |
| MCD | MCDONALDS CORP | $225,000 | -1.3% | 2,400 | 0.0% | 0.00% | 0.0% | |
| FAST | FASTENAL CO | $221,000 | +5.7% | 4,654 | 0.0% | 0.00% | 0.0% | |
| TGT | New | TARGET CORP | $220,000 | – | 2,898 | +100.0% | 0.00% | – |
| JNJ | JOHNSON & JOHNSON | $255,000 | -1.9% | 2,437 | 0.0% | 0.00% | -20.0% | |
| WFM | New | WHOLE FOODS MKT INC | $197,000 | – | 3,912 | +100.0% | 0.00% | – |
| VZ | Exit | VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC | $0 | – | -4,086 | -100.0% | -0.00% | – |
| TYC | Exit | TYCO INTERNATIONAL LTD | $0 | – | -220,807 | -100.0% | -0.17% | – |
| TECH | Exit | TECHNE CORP | $0 | – | -2,235,008 | -100.0% | -3.70% | – |
| CNQR | Exit | CONCUR TECHNOLOGIES INC | $0 | – | -1,673,322 | -100.0% | -3.76% | – |
| MEAS | Exit | MEASUREMENT SPECIALTIES INC | $0 | – | -2,641,388 | -100.0% | -4.00% | – |
Original filings
The following EDGAR filing(s) were analyzed to create this report:
- View 13F-HR filed 2015-02-13
About Brown Capital Management
Brown Capital Management is a Baltimore-based investment management firm that was founded in 1983 by Eddie C. Brown. The firm specializes in small and mid-cap growth equity investments and has a long-standing reputation for delivering strong returns to its clients. Brown Capital Management has a team of experienced investment professionals, including its current CEO, Keith Lee, and its Chief Investment Officer, Ken Torrey.
The firm's investment philosophy is centered around identifying companies with strong growth potential and a competitive advantage in their respective industries. Brown Capital Management's investment process involves rigorous fundamental analysis and a focus on long-term value creation. The firm's investment strategies include the Small Company Growth Strategy, the Mid Company Growth Strategy, and the International Small Company Growth Strategy.
Brown Capital Management has a strong track record of delivering consistent returns to its clients. The firm's Small Company Growth Strategy has outperformed its benchmark, the Russell 2000 Growth Index, over the long term. The Mid Company Growth Strategy has also delivered strong returns, outperforming its benchmark, the Russell Midcap Growth Index, since its inception.
Overall, Brown Capital Management is a well-respected investment management firm with a proven track record of delivering strong returns to its clients. With a team of experienced investment professionals and a disciplined investment process, the firm is well-positioned to continue delivering value to its clients in the years to come.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TYLER TECHNOLOGIES INC | 42 | Q3 2023 | 5.6% |
| COGNEX CORP | 42 | Q3 2023 | 5.8% |
| MANHATTAN ASSOCS INC | 42 | Q3 2023 | 5.6% |
| ANSYS INC | 42 | Q3 2023 | 5.1% |
| NEOGEN CORP | 42 | Q3 2023 | 5.3% |
| PROS HOLDINGS INC | 42 | Q3 2023 | 3.9% |
| ICON PLC | 42 | Q3 2023 | 0.8% |
| APPLE INC | 42 | Q3 2023 | 0.3% |
| T. Rowe Price Group Inc. | 42 | Q3 2023 | 0.5% |
| TRACTOR SUPPLY CO | 42 | Q3 2023 | 0.5% |
View Brown Capital Management's complete holdings history.
Latest significant ownerships (13-D/G)
| Filed | Shares | Percentage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN SOFTWARE INC | February 14, 2023 | 1,177,634 | 3.7% |
| Cardiovascular Systems Inc | February 14, 2023 | 2,904,759 | 6.9% |
| DUCK CREEK TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | February 14, 2023 | 4,560,206 | 3.4% |
| IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS INC | February 14, 2023 | 3,997,045 | 2.6% |
| MANHATTAN ASSOCIATES INC | February 14, 2023 | 2,472,331 | 4.0% |
| Proto Labs Inc | February 14, 2023 | 730,716 | 2.7% |
| QuidelOrtho Corp | February 14, 2023 | 798,088 | 1.2% |
| SMARTSHEET INC | February 14, 2023 | 6,067,397 | 4.6% |
| DMC Global Inc. | October 11, 2022 | ? | ? |
| NEOGEN CORP | October 11, 2022 | 8,739,338 | 4.0% |
View Brown Capital Management's complete significant-ownership history.
Latest filings
| Type | Filed |
|---|---|
| 13F-HR | 2024-02-14 |
| SC 13G/A | 2024-02-14 |
| SC 13G/A | 2024-02-14 |
| SC 13G/A | 2024-02-14 |
| SC 13G/A | 2024-02-14 |
| SC 13G/A | 2024-02-14 |
| SC 13G/A | 2024-02-14 |
| SC 13G/A | 2024-02-14 |
| SC 13G/A | 2024-02-14 |
| SC 13G/A | 2024-02-14 |
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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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