$6.85 Billion is the total value of Brown Capital Management's 129 reported holdings in Q4 2016. The portfolio turnover from Q3 2016 to Q4 2016 was 11.5% .
| Value | Shares | ↓ Weighting | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CGNX | Sell | COGNEX CORP | $387,381,000 | +11.1% | 6,088,979 | -7.7% | 5.66% | +10.4% |
| NEOG | Buy | NEOGEN CORP | $354,324,000 | +24.8% | 5,368,547 | +5.8% | 5.17% | +23.9% |
| CMD | Sell | CANTEL MEDICAL CORP | $335,759,000 | +0.9% | 4,263,602 | -0.1% | 4.90% | +0.2% |
| BLKB | Buy | BLACKBAUD INC | $334,950,000 | -0.5% | 5,233,597 | +3.2% | 4.89% | -1.2% |
| MANH | Buy | MANHATTAN ASSOCS INC | $314,945,000 | +4.5% | 5,939,006 | +13.6% | 4.60% | +3.8% |
| TYL | Buy | TYLER TECHNOLOGIES INC | $312,298,000 | -11.9% | 2,187,420 | +5.7% | 4.56% | -12.5% |
| BCPC | Buy | BALCHEM CORP | $304,692,000 | +13.5% | 3,630,745 | +4.8% | 4.45% | +12.7% |
| MDSO | Sell | MEDIDATA SOLUTIONS INC | $292,496,000 | -11.1% | 5,888,776 | -0.2% | 4.27% | -11.7% |
| VEEV | Sell | VEEVA SYS INC | $292,092,000 | -2.4% | 7,176,697 | -1.0% | 4.26% | -3.1% |
| ANSS | Sell | ANSYS INC | $281,929,000 | -2.4% | 3,048,207 | -2.3% | 4.12% | -3.1% |
| INCY | Sell | INCYTE CORP | $265,056,000 | +6.2% | 2,643,420 | -0.2% | 3.87% | +5.4% |
| ACIW | Buy | ACI WORLDWIDE INC | $249,912,000 | +0.5% | 13,769,240 | +7.3% | 3.65% | -0.2% |
| TECH | Buy | BIO TECHNE CORP | $235,585,000 | -4.8% | 2,291,016 | +1.4% | 3.44% | -5.4% |
| NTCT | Sell | NETSCOUT SYS INC | $223,359,000 | +7.6% | 7,090,777 | -0.1% | 3.26% | +6.8% |
| EGOV | Sell | NIC INC | $209,185,000 | +1.6% | 8,752,496 | -0.1% | 3.05% | +0.9% |
| GWRE | Buy | GUIDEWIRE SOFTWARE INC | $203,237,000 | +5.7% | 4,119,943 | +28.5% | 2.97% | +5.0% |
| ABAX | Sell | ABAXIS INC | $198,617,000 | +2.0% | 3,763,823 | -0.2% | 2.90% | +1.3% |
| PRLB | Buy | PROTO LABS INC | $189,705,000 | +5.1% | 3,694,345 | +22.6% | 2.77% | +4.4% |
| ELLI | Buy | ELLIE MAE INC | $173,668,000 | -15.8% | 2,075,381 | +5.9% | 2.54% | -16.4% |
| SNHY | Buy | SUN HYDRAULICS CORP | $167,585,000 | +24.3% | 4,192,774 | +0.4% | 2.45% | +23.5% |
| QSII | Sell | QUALITY SYS INC | $124,857,000 | +15.9% | 9,494,856 | -0.2% | 1.82% | +15.1% |
| QDEL | Sell | QUIDEL CORP | $122,930,000 | -3.2% | 5,739,017 | -0.2% | 1.80% | -3.9% |
| PRO | Sell | PROS HOLDINGS INC | $105,121,000 | -5.0% | 4,884,820 | -0.2% | 1.54% | -5.7% |
| PAYC | New | PAYCOM SOFTWARE INC | $102,935,000 | – | 2,262,796 | +100.0% | 1.50% | – |
| VIVO | Sell | MERIDIAN BIOSCIENCE INC | $100,742,000 | -8.7% | 5,691,631 | -0.5% | 1.47% | -9.3% |
| INGN | Buy | INOGEN INC | $95,197,000 | +29.8% | 1,417,248 | +15.7% | 1.39% | +28.9% |
| DIOD | Sell | DIODES INC | $81,948,000 | +20.0% | 3,192,377 | -0.2% | 1.20% | +19.1% |
| VCRA | Buy | VOCERA COMMUNICATIONS INC | $79,573,000 | +9.6% | 4,303,558 | +0.2% | 1.16% | +8.9% |
| ABMD | Buy | ABIOMED INC | $79,080,000 | +1.8% | 701,811 | +16.2% | 1.16% | +1.1% |
| ZOES | New | ZOES KITCHEN INC | $77,362,000 | – | 3,224,746 | +100.0% | 1.13% | – |
| ICLR | Buy | ICON PLC | $44,071,000 | +3.0% | 586,053 | +6.0% | 0.64% | +2.2% |
| CCL | Buy | CARNIVAL CORPunit 99/99/9999 | $43,916,000 | +14.5% | 843,567 | +7.4% | 0.64% | +13.7% |
| AMSWA | Buy | AMERICAN SOFTWARE INCcl a | $43,870,000 | -6.6% | 4,246,871 | +0.4% | 0.64% | -7.1% |
| BOOM | New | DMC GLOBAL INC | $37,105,000 | – | 2,341,002 | +100.0% | 0.54% | – |
| ELGX | Buy | ENDOLOGIX INC | $34,970,000 | -45.9% | 6,113,620 | +21.1% | 0.51% | -46.2% |
| GEOS | Sell | GEOSPACE TECHNOLOGIES CORP | $32,110,000 | +4.4% | 1,577,133 | -0.1% | 0.47% | +3.8% |
| QGEN | Buy | QIAGEN NV | $28,013,000 | +8.8% | 999,760 | +6.6% | 0.41% | +7.9% |
| CHKP | Buy | CHECK POINT SOFTWARE TECH LTord | $23,883,000 | +10.4% | 282,774 | +1.4% | 0.35% | +9.7% |
| FLIR | Sell | FLIR SYS INC | $20,251,000 | +14.7% | 559,570 | -0.4% | 0.30% | +13.8% |
| JCI | Buy | JOHNSON CTLS INTL PLC | $19,963,000 | +9.0% | 484,650 | +23.1% | 0.29% | +8.2% |
| DLB | Sell | DOLBY LABORATORIES INC | $19,926,000 | -16.9% | 440,949 | -0.2% | 0.29% | -17.6% |
| BRKR | Sell | BRUKER CORP | $18,228,000 | -6.6% | 860,613 | -0.1% | 0.27% | -7.3% |
| SSL | Sell | SASOL LTDsponsored adr | $17,487,000 | +4.4% | 611,639 | -0.3% | 0.26% | +3.7% |
| IVZ | Buy | INVESCO LTD | $14,952,000 | +2.1% | 492,811 | +5.2% | 0.22% | +1.4% |
| NBR | Sell | NABORS INDUSTRIES LTD | $12,499,000 | +33.7% | 762,115 | -0.9% | 0.18% | +32.8% |
| TEVA | Sell | TEVA PHARMACEUTICAL INDS LTDadr | $10,489,000 | -22.4% | 289,365 | -1.6% | 0.15% | -23.1% |
| FLML | Buy | FLAMEL TECHNOLOGIES SAsponsored adr | $10,075,000 | -12.3% | 969,662 | +4.7% | 0.15% | -13.0% |
| CELG | Sell | CELGENE CORP | $7,597,000 | -48.2% | 65,630 | -53.2% | 0.11% | -48.4% |
| NUAN | NUANCE COMMUNICATIONS INC | $7,251,000 | +2.8% | 486,642 | 0.0% | 0.11% | +1.9% | |
| MASI | Sell | MASIMO CORP | $5,883,000 | -37.8% | 87,286 | -45.1% | 0.09% | -38.1% |
| SHPG | Sell | SHIRE PLCsponsored adr | $5,122,000 | -57.4% | 30,065 | -51.5% | 0.08% | -57.6% |
| WAT | Sell | WATERS CORP | $4,982,000 | -48.5% | 37,074 | -39.3% | 0.07% | -48.6% |
| AAPL | Sell | APPLE INC | $4,802,000 | -39.8% | 41,458 | -41.3% | 0.07% | -40.2% |
| CERN | Sell | CERNER CORP | $4,404,000 | -36.6% | 92,965 | -17.4% | 0.06% | -37.3% |
| GOOGL | Sell | ALPHABET INCcap stk cl a | $3,644,000 | -49.9% | 4,598 | -49.1% | 0.05% | -50.5% |
| MELI | MERCADOLIBRE INC | $3,337,000 | -15.6% | 21,371 | 0.0% | 0.05% | -15.5% | |
| TROW | Sell | PRICE T ROWE GROUP INC | $3,358,000 | -65.9% | 44,624 | -69.8% | 0.05% | -66.2% |
| GWPH | New | GW PHARMACEUTICALS PLCads | $3,223,000 | – | 28,844 | +100.0% | 0.05% | – |
| TSCO | Sell | TRACTOR SUPPLY CO | $3,111,000 | -62.2% | 41,040 | -66.4% | 0.04% | -62.8% |
| ORBK | ORBOTECH LTDord | $2,957,000 | +12.9% | 88,495 | 0.0% | 0.04% | +10.3% | |
| PWR | Sell | QUANTA SVCS INC | $2,829,000 | -71.5% | 81,170 | -77.1% | 0.04% | -71.9% |
| ADNT | New | ADIENT PLC | $2,417,000 | – | 41,248 | +100.0% | 0.04% | – |
| FB | Sell | FACEBOOK INCcl a | $2,292,000 | -39.8% | 19,923 | -32.9% | 0.03% | -41.1% |
| MA | Sell | MASTERCARD INCORPORATEDcl a | $2,274,000 | -65.1% | 22,029 | -65.6% | 0.03% | -65.6% |
| HD | Sell | HOME DEPOT INC | $2,272,000 | +0.8% | 16,942 | -3.3% | 0.03% | 0.0% |
| GE | Sell | GENERAL ELECTRIC CO | $1,834,000 | +5.8% | 58,046 | -0.8% | 0.03% | +8.0% |
| SCHW | Sell | SCHWAB CHARLES CORP NEW | $1,803,000 | -62.0% | 45,675 | -69.6% | 0.03% | -62.9% |
| CYBR | Buy | CYBERARK SOFTWARE LTD | $1,645,000 | -5.8% | 36,155 | +2.6% | 0.02% | -7.7% |
| JPM | Sell | JPMORGAN CHASE & CO | $1,648,000 | +14.1% | 19,095 | -12.0% | 0.02% | +14.3% |
| MSFT | Sell | MICROSOFT CORP | $1,635,000 | -0.3% | 26,311 | -7.6% | 0.02% | 0.0% |
| PX | Sell | PRAXAIR INC | $1,619,000 | -3.7% | 13,811 | -0.7% | 0.02% | -4.0% |
| NCLH | Sell | NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE HLDGS | $1,499,000 | -64.1% | 35,256 | -68.2% | 0.02% | -63.9% |
| ECL | Sell | ECOLAB INC | $1,436,000 | -8.7% | 12,249 | -5.2% | 0.02% | -8.7% |
| DKS | Sell | DICKS SPORTING GOODS INC | $1,447,000 | -65.2% | 27,251 | -62.8% | 0.02% | -65.6% |
| JBHT | Sell | HUNT J B TRANS SVCS INC | $1,216,000 | -69.8% | 12,528 | -74.8% | 0.02% | -69.5% |
| TOL | Sell | TOLL BROTHERS INC | $1,188,000 | -70.8% | 38,335 | -71.8% | 0.02% | -71.7% |
| GILD | Sell | GILEAD SCIENCES INC | $1,128,000 | -58.5% | 15,749 | -54.1% | 0.02% | -60.0% |
| NTES | NETEASE INCsponsored adr | $1,108,000 | -10.6% | 5,146 | 0.0% | 0.02% | -11.1% | |
| PHM | Sell | PULTE GROUP INC | $1,053,000 | -76.1% | 57,286 | -74.0% | 0.02% | -76.9% |
| UNP | Buy | UNION PAC CORP | $996,000 | +9.7% | 9,610 | +3.2% | 0.02% | +15.4% |
| TJX | Sell | TJX COS INC NEW | $957,000 | -0.4% | 12,736 | -0.9% | 0.01% | 0.0% |
| ORCL | Sell | ORACLE CORP | $973,000 | -7.2% | 25,304 | -5.2% | 0.01% | -6.7% |
| TGT | Buy | TARGET CORP | $933,000 | +15.5% | 12,911 | +9.8% | 0.01% | +16.7% |
| SRCL | Sell | STERICYCLE INC | $909,000 | -74.2% | 11,794 | -73.2% | 0.01% | -75.0% |
| MS | Buy | MORGAN STANLEY | $870,000 | +32.8% | 20,590 | +0.8% | 0.01% | +30.0% |
| V | Sell | VISA INC | $812,000 | -75.2% | 10,408 | -73.7% | 0.01% | -75.0% |
| SBUX | Buy | STARBUCKS CORP | $844,000 | +3.7% | 15,207 | +1.1% | 0.01% | 0.0% |
| FAST | Sell | FASTENAL CO | $823,000 | -68.4% | 17,513 | -71.9% | 0.01% | -68.4% |
| UAA | Sell | UNDER ARMOUR INCcl a | $776,000 | -75.7% | 26,705 | -67.6% | 0.01% | -76.6% |
| TLK | Buy | P T TELEKOMUNIKASI INDONESIAsponsored adr | $761,000 | -11.7% | 26,082 | +100.0% | 0.01% | -15.4% |
| UTX | Sell | UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORP | $786,000 | +4.2% | 7,167 | -3.4% | 0.01% | 0.0% |
| ORLY | Sell | O REILLY AUTOMOTIVE INC NEW | $739,000 | -81.4% | 2,654 | -81.3% | 0.01% | -81.0% |
| ULTA | Sell | ULTA SALON COSMETCS & FRAG I | $688,000 | -86.9% | 2,699 | -87.7% | 0.01% | -87.0% |
| PANW | Sell | PALO ALTO NETWORKS INC | $658,000 | -79.6% | 5,260 | -74.0% | 0.01% | -78.7% |
| EVR | Sell | EVERCORE PARTNERS INCclass a | $718,000 | -80.8% | 10,449 | -85.6% | 0.01% | -81.8% |
| GS | Sell | GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC | $698,000 | +46.0% | 2,914 | -1.7% | 0.01% | +42.9% |
| AKAM | Sell | AKAMAI TECHNOLOGIES INC | $708,000 | -85.6% | 10,614 | -88.6% | 0.01% | -86.1% |
| DG | Sell | DOLLAR GEN CORP NEW | $669,000 | -12.9% | 9,031 | -17.7% | 0.01% | -9.1% |
| SF | Sell | STIFEL FINL CORP | $658,000 | -40.7% | 13,170 | -54.4% | 0.01% | -37.5% |
| THRM | Sell | GENTHERM INC | $614,000 | -80.6% | 18,142 | -82.0% | 0.01% | -80.9% |
| PII | Sell | POLARIS INDS INC | $617,000 | -75.7% | 7,486 | -77.2% | 0.01% | -75.7% |
| MMM | 3M CO | $597,000 | +1.4% | 3,343 | 0.0% | 0.01% | 0.0% | |
| PRXL | Sell | PAREXEL INTL CORP | $589,000 | -85.7% | 8,960 | -84.8% | 0.01% | -85.0% |
| BIIB | Sell | BIOGEN INC | $624,000 | -80.3% | 2,199 | -78.3% | 0.01% | -80.9% |
| FDS | Sell | FACTSET RESH SYS INC | $553,000 | -86.1% | 3,381 | -86.2% | 0.01% | -86.2% |
| ADP | AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING IN | $549,000 | +16.6% | 5,344 | 0.0% | 0.01% | +14.3% | |
| WEC | WEC ENERGY GROUP INC | $534,000 | -2.0% | 9,107 | 0.0% | 0.01% | 0.0% | |
| ITW | ILLINOIS TOOL WKS INC | $567,000 | +2.2% | 4,629 | 0.0% | 0.01% | 0.0% | |
| GWW | GRAINGER W W INC | $581,000 | +3.4% | 2,500 | 0.0% | 0.01% | 0.0% | |
| ABT | Sell | ABBOTT LABS | $470,000 | -13.0% | 12,236 | -4.1% | 0.01% | -12.5% |
| AYI | Sell | ACUITY BRANDS INC | $467,000 | -84.2% | 2,021 | -81.9% | 0.01% | -83.7% |
| JAZZ | Sell | JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS PLC | $509,000 | -78.9% | 4,669 | -76.4% | 0.01% | -80.0% |
| EXPE | Sell | EXPEDIA INC DEL | $510,000 | -85.8% | 4,503 | -85.4% | 0.01% | -86.8% |
| IBM | INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHS | $380,000 | +4.4% | 2,290 | 0.0% | 0.01% | +20.0% | |
| MMS | Sell | MAXIMUS INC | $423,000 | -87.2% | 7,583 | -87.1% | 0.01% | -87.8% |
| RHT | Sell | RED HAT INC | $402,000 | -84.1% | 5,761 | -81.6% | 0.01% | -83.8% |
| YORW | YORK WTR CO | $430,000 | +28.7% | 11,250 | 0.0% | 0.01% | +20.0% | |
| MBBYF | New | MOBILEYE N V AMSTELVEEN | $438,000 | – | 11,486 | +100.0% | 0.01% | – |
| TRMB | Sell | TRIMBLE INC | $342,000 | -71.4% | 11,341 | -72.9% | 0.01% | -72.2% |
| ABBV | ABBVIE INC | $327,000 | -0.9% | 5,225 | 0.0% | 0.01% | 0.0% | |
| MSM | Sell | MSC INDL DIRECT INCcl a | $290,000 | -80.1% | 3,134 | -84.2% | 0.00% | -81.0% |
| MCD | MCDONALDS CORP | $294,000 | +5.4% | 2,415 | 0.0% | 0.00% | 0.0% | |
| RH | Sell | RESTORATION HARDWARE HLDGS I | $242,000 | -81.9% | 7,879 | -79.6% | 0.00% | -80.0% |
| XOM | EXXON MOBIL CORP | $307,000 | +3.7% | 3,397 | 0.0% | 0.00% | 0.0% | |
| CSCO | CISCO SYS INC | $258,000 | -4.8% | 8,542 | 0.0% | 0.00% | 0.0% | |
| DHR | DANAHER CORP DEL | $305,000 | -0.7% | 3,914 | 0.0% | 0.00% | -20.0% | |
| JNJ | JOHNSON & JOHNSON | $281,000 | -2.4% | 2,437 | 0.0% | 0.00% | 0.0% | |
| SLB | Sell | SCHLUMBERGER LTD | $234,000 | -76.9% | 2,790 | -78.3% | 0.00% | -80.0% |
| BR | New | BROADRIDGE FINL SOLUTIONS IN | $229,000 | – | 3,448 | +100.0% | 0.00% | – |
| FMX | Exit | FOMENTO ECONOMICO MEXICANO Sspon adr units | $0 | – | -2,569 | -100.0% | -0.00% | – |
| FLTX | Exit | FLEETMATICS GROUP PLC | $0 | – | -20,705 | -100.0% | -0.02% | – |
| IMS | Exit | IMS HEALTH HLDGS INC | $0 | – | -50,466 | -100.0% | -0.02% | – |
| UNFI | Exit | UNITED NAT FOODS INC | $0 | – | -49,007 | -100.0% | -0.03% | – |
| RHI | Exit | ROBERT HALF INTL INC | $0 | – | -80,603 | -100.0% | -0.04% | – |
| NVR | Exit | NVR INC | $0 | – | -2,039 | -100.0% | -0.05% | – |
| BOOM | Exit | DYNAMIC MATLS CORP | $0 | – | -2,346,884 | -100.0% | -0.37% | – |
| DTSI | Exit | DTS INC | $0 | – | -3,381,201 | -100.0% | -2.12% | – |
Original filings
The following EDGAR filing(s) were analyzed to create this report:
- View 13F-HR filed 2017-02-08
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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