$7.5 Billion is the total value of Brown Capital Management's 126 reported holdings in Q1 2017. The portfolio turnover from Q4 2016 to Q1 2017 was 11.6% .
| Value | Shares | ↓ Weighting | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CGNX | Sell | COGNEX CORP | $432,919,000 | +11.8% | 5,156,870 | -15.3% | 5.77% | +2.1% |
| BLKB | Buy | BLACKBAUD INC | $401,520,000 | +19.9% | 5,236,991 | +0.1% | 5.36% | +9.5% |
| VEEV | Buy | VEEVA SYS INC | $380,678,000 | +30.3% | 7,423,513 | +3.4% | 5.08% | +19.0% |
| NEOG | Buy | NEOGEN CORP | $353,032,000 | -0.4% | 5,385,695 | +0.3% | 4.71% | -9.0% |
| TYL | Buy | TYLER TECHNOLOGIES INC | $345,736,000 | +10.7% | 2,236,904 | +2.3% | 4.61% | +1.1% |
| CMD | Buy | CANTEL MEDICAL CORP | $342,125,000 | +1.9% | 4,271,224 | +0.2% | 4.56% | -6.9% |
| MDSO | Buy | MEDIDATA SOLUTIONS INC | $341,630,000 | +16.8% | 5,921,818 | +0.6% | 4.56% | +6.7% |
| ANSS | Buy | ANSYS INC | $331,850,000 | +17.7% | 3,105,179 | +1.9% | 4.43% | +7.5% |
| MANH | Buy | MANHATTAN ASSOCS INC | $321,078,000 | +1.9% | 6,168,645 | +3.9% | 4.28% | -6.9% |
| BCPC | Buy | BALCHEM CORP | $299,617,000 | -1.7% | 3,635,252 | +0.1% | 4.00% | -10.2% |
| ACIW | Buy | ACI WORLDWIDE INC | $299,663,000 | +19.9% | 14,009,471 | +1.7% | 4.00% | +9.5% |
| NTCT | Buy | NETSCOUT SYS INC | $269,442,000 | +20.6% | 7,099,922 | +0.1% | 3.59% | +10.2% |
| INCY | Sell | INCYTE CORP | $250,071,000 | -5.7% | 1,870,810 | -29.2% | 3.34% | -13.8% |
| GWRE | Buy | GUIDEWIRE SOFTWARE INC | $239,214,000 | +17.7% | 4,246,662 | +3.1% | 3.19% | +7.5% |
| TECH | Sell | BIO TECHNE CORP | $218,313,000 | -7.3% | 2,147,690 | -6.3% | 2.91% | -15.4% |
| ELLI | Buy | ELLIE MAE INC | $209,607,000 | +20.7% | 2,090,428 | +0.7% | 2.80% | +10.2% |
| PRLB | Buy | PROTO LABS INC | $194,258,000 | +2.4% | 3,801,528 | +2.9% | 2.59% | -6.5% |
| EGOV | Buy | NIC INC | $176,962,000 | -15.4% | 8,760,519 | +0.1% | 2.36% | -22.7% |
| ABAX | Sell | ABAXIS INC | $166,135,000 | -16.4% | 3,425,470 | -9.0% | 2.22% | -23.6% |
| SNHY | Buy | SUN HYDRAULICS CORP | $152,010,000 | -9.3% | 4,209,643 | +0.4% | 2.03% | -17.2% |
| PAYC | Buy | PAYCOM SOFTWARE INC | $151,099,000 | +46.8% | 2,627,344 | +16.1% | 2.02% | +34.1% |
| QSII | Buy | QUALITY SYS INC | $145,115,000 | +16.2% | 9,521,956 | +0.3% | 1.94% | +6.1% |
| QDEL | Buy | QUIDEL CORP | $130,255,000 | +6.0% | 5,753,321 | +0.2% | 1.74% | -3.2% |
| PRO | Buy | PROS HOLDINGS INC | $118,836,000 | +13.0% | 4,912,609 | +0.6% | 1.58% | +3.3% |
| ABMD | Buy | ABIOMED INC | $114,646,000 | +45.0% | 915,700 | +30.5% | 1.53% | +32.4% |
| INGN | Buy | INOGEN INC | $112,178,000 | +17.8% | 1,446,332 | +2.1% | 1.50% | +7.6% |
| VCRA | Buy | VOCERA COMMUNICATIONS INC | $107,375,000 | +34.9% | 4,324,421 | +0.5% | 1.43% | +23.2% |
| IRWD | New | IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS INC | $86,854,000 | – | 5,091,074 | +100.0% | 1.16% | – |
| VIVO | Sell | MERIDIAN BIOSCIENCE INC | $78,427,000 | -22.2% | 5,683,095 | -0.1% | 1.05% | -28.9% |
| DIOD | Sell | DIODES INC | $70,234,000 | -14.3% | 2,920,348 | -8.5% | 0.94% | -21.7% |
| ELGX | Buy | ENDOLOGIX INC | $63,590,000 | +81.8% | 8,783,162 | +43.7% | 0.85% | +65.9% |
| ZOES | Buy | ZOES KITCHEN INC | $60,643,000 | -21.6% | 3,277,985 | +1.7% | 0.81% | -28.3% |
| CCL | Sell | CARNIVAL CORPunit 99/99/9999 | $49,013,000 | +11.6% | 831,996 | -1.4% | 0.65% | +2.0% |
| ICLR | Sell | ICON PLC | $46,314,000 | +5.1% | 580,953 | -0.9% | 0.62% | -3.9% |
| AMSWA | AMERICAN SOFTWARE INCcl a | $43,658,000 | -0.5% | 4,246,871 | 0.0% | 0.58% | -9.2% | |
| BOOM | Buy | DMC GLOBAL INC | $29,039,000 | -21.7% | 2,341,852 | +0.0% | 0.39% | -28.6% |
| CHKP | Sell | CHECK POINT SOFTWARE TECH LTord | $28,633,000 | +19.9% | 278,908 | -1.4% | 0.38% | +9.5% |
| QGEN | New | QIAGEN NV | $27,547,000 | – | 950,882 | +100.0% | 0.37% | – |
| GEOS | GEOSPACE TECHNOLOGIES CORP | $25,597,000 | -20.3% | 1,577,133 | 0.0% | 0.34% | -27.3% | |
| DLB | DOLBY LABORATORIES INC | $23,110,000 | +16.0% | 440,949 | 0.0% | 0.31% | +5.8% | |
| BRKR | Buy | BRUKER CORP | $20,435,000 | +12.1% | 875,913 | +1.8% | 0.27% | +2.6% |
| JCI | Sell | JOHNSON CTLS INTL PLC | $20,317,000 | +1.8% | 482,358 | -0.5% | 0.27% | -6.9% |
| FLIR | FLIR SYS INC | $20,301,000 | +0.2% | 559,570 | 0.0% | 0.27% | -8.4% | |
| SSL | Sell | SASOL LTDsponsored adr | $17,680,000 | +1.1% | 601,371 | -1.7% | 0.24% | -7.5% |
| IVZ | Sell | INVESCO LTD | $14,935,000 | -0.1% | 487,599 | -1.1% | 0.20% | -8.7% |
| NBR | Sell | NABORS INDUSTRIES LTD | $9,841,000 | -21.3% | 752,930 | -1.2% | 0.13% | -28.0% |
| AVDL | New | AVADEL PHARMACEUTICALS PLCsponsored adr | $9,331,000 | – | 963,981 | +100.0% | 0.12% | – |
| TEVA | Sell | TEVA PHARMACEUTICAL INDS LTDsponsored adr | $9,111,000 | -13.1% | 283,930 | -1.9% | 0.12% | -20.3% |
| MASI | Buy | MASIMO CORP | $9,078,000 | +54.3% | 97,338 | +11.5% | 0.12% | +40.7% |
| NUAN | NUANCE COMMUNICATIONS INC | $8,424,000 | +16.2% | 486,642 | 0.0% | 0.11% | +5.7% | |
| CELG | Sell | CELGENE CORP | $7,987,000 | +5.1% | 64,189 | -2.2% | 0.11% | -3.6% |
| CSII | New | CARDIOVASCULAR SYS INC DEL | $7,676,000 | – | 271,470 | +100.0% | 0.10% | – |
| CERN | Buy | CERNER CORP | $6,344,000 | +44.1% | 107,805 | +16.0% | 0.08% | +32.8% |
| WAT | Buy | WATERS CORP | $5,994,000 | +20.3% | 38,349 | +3.4% | 0.08% | +9.6% |
| AAPL | Sell | APPLE INC | $4,788,000 | -0.3% | 33,332 | -19.6% | 0.06% | -8.6% |
| SHPG | Sell | SHIRE PLCsponsored adr | $4,605,000 | -10.1% | 26,433 | -12.1% | 0.06% | -18.7% |
| MELI | Sell | MERCADOLIBRE INC | $4,511,000 | +35.2% | 21,332 | -0.2% | 0.06% | +22.4% |
| GWPH | Buy | GW PHARMACEUTICALS PLCads | $3,741,000 | +16.1% | 30,936 | +7.3% | 0.05% | +6.4% |
| GOOGL | Sell | ALPHABET INCcap stk cl a | $3,284,000 | -9.9% | 3,874 | -15.7% | 0.04% | -17.0% |
| ORBK | Buy | ORBOTECH LTDord | $3,037,000 | +2.7% | 94,175 | +6.4% | 0.04% | -4.7% |
| TSCO | Buy | TRACTOR SUPPLY CO | $2,894,000 | -7.0% | 41,958 | +2.2% | 0.04% | -13.3% |
| TROW | Sell | PRICE T ROWE GROUP INC | $2,808,000 | -16.4% | 41,206 | -7.7% | 0.04% | -24.5% |
| NCLH | Buy | NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE HLDGS | $2,438,000 | +62.6% | 48,053 | +36.3% | 0.03% | +50.0% |
| FB | Sell | FACEBOOK INCcl a | $2,490,000 | +8.6% | 17,531 | -12.0% | 0.03% | 0.0% |
| HD | Sell | HOME DEPOT INC | $2,383,000 | +4.9% | 16,232 | -4.2% | 0.03% | -3.0% |
| PWR | Sell | QUANTA SVCS INC | $2,419,000 | -14.5% | 65,179 | -19.7% | 0.03% | -22.0% |
| SCHW | Buy | SCHWAB CHARLES CORP NEW | $2,307,000 | +28.0% | 56,539 | +23.8% | 0.03% | +19.2% |
| MA | Sell | MASTERCARD INCORPORATEDcl a | $2,147,000 | -5.6% | 19,092 | -13.3% | 0.03% | -12.1% |
| CYBR | Buy | CYBERARK SOFTWARE LTD | $1,981,000 | +20.4% | 38,939 | +7.7% | 0.03% | +8.3% |
| GE | Buy | GENERAL ELECTRIC CO | $1,838,000 | +0.2% | 61,690 | +6.3% | 0.02% | -7.4% |
| MSFT | Sell | MICROSOFT CORP | $1,728,000 | +5.7% | 26,240 | -0.3% | 0.02% | -4.2% |
| JPM | Sell | JPMORGAN CHASE & CO | $1,646,000 | -0.1% | 18,738 | -1.9% | 0.02% | -8.3% |
| ECL | Buy | ECOLAB INC | $1,563,000 | +8.8% | 12,467 | +1.8% | 0.02% | 0.0% |
| BR | Buy | BROADRIDGE FINL SOLUTIONS IN | $1,582,000 | +590.8% | 23,279 | +575.1% | 0.02% | +600.0% |
| PX | Sell | PRAXAIR INC | $1,515,000 | -6.4% | 12,774 | -7.5% | 0.02% | -16.7% |
| ORLY | Buy | O REILLY AUTOMOTIVE INC NEW | $1,414,000 | +91.3% | 5,240 | +97.4% | 0.02% | +72.7% |
| NTES | NETEASE INCsponsored adr | $1,461,000 | +31.9% | 5,146 | 0.0% | 0.02% | +18.8% | |
| JBHT | Buy | HUNT J B TRANS SVCS INC | $1,442,000 | +18.6% | 15,722 | +25.5% | 0.02% | +5.6% |
| PHM | Buy | PULTE GROUP INC | $1,423,000 | +35.1% | 60,427 | +5.5% | 0.02% | +26.7% |
| AYI | Buy | ACUITY BRANDS INC | $1,410,000 | +201.9% | 6,914 | +242.1% | 0.02% | +171.4% |
| PRXL | Buy | PAREXEL INTL CORP | $1,208,000 | +105.1% | 19,137 | +113.6% | 0.02% | +77.8% |
| TOL | Sell | TOLL BROTHERS INC | $1,200,000 | +1.0% | 33,240 | -13.3% | 0.02% | -5.9% |
| TJX | Buy | TJX COS INC NEW | $1,197,000 | +25.1% | 15,140 | +18.9% | 0.02% | +14.3% |
| FAST | Buy | FASTENAL CO | $1,121,000 | +36.2% | 21,758 | +24.2% | 0.02% | +25.0% |
| EXPE | Buy | EXPEDIA INC DEL | $1,016,000 | +99.2% | 8,053 | +78.8% | 0.01% | +100.0% |
| SRCL | Buy | STERICYCLE INC | $1,043,000 | +14.7% | 12,579 | +6.7% | 0.01% | +7.7% |
| JAZZ | Buy | JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS PLC | $1,004,000 | +97.2% | 6,916 | +48.1% | 0.01% | +85.7% |
| SBUX | Buy | STARBUCKS CORP | $952,000 | +12.8% | 16,297 | +7.2% | 0.01% | +8.3% |
| GS | Buy | GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC | $929,000 | +33.1% | 4,044 | +38.8% | 0.01% | +20.0% |
| EVR | Buy | EVERCORE PARTNERS INCclass a | $838,000 | +16.7% | 10,761 | +3.0% | 0.01% | +10.0% |
| TLK | P T TELEKOMUNIKASI INDONESIAsponsored adr | $813,000 | +6.8% | 26,082 | 0.0% | 0.01% | 0.0% | |
| MSM | Buy | MSC INDL DIRECT INCcl a | $779,000 | +168.6% | 7,579 | +141.8% | 0.01% | +150.0% |
| FDS | Buy | FACTSET RESH SYS INC | $750,000 | +35.6% | 4,548 | +34.5% | 0.01% | +25.0% |
| MS | Sell | MORGAN STANLEY | $740,000 | -14.9% | 17,277 | -16.1% | 0.01% | -23.1% |
| UNP | Sell | UNION PAC CORP | $785,000 | -21.2% | 7,407 | -22.9% | 0.01% | -33.3% |
| ORCL | Sell | ORACLE CORP | $745,000 | -23.4% | 16,701 | -34.0% | 0.01% | -28.6% |
| MBBYF | Buy | MOBILEYE N V AMSTELVEEN | $770,000 | +75.8% | 12,533 | +9.1% | 0.01% | +66.7% |
| ULTA | Sell | ULTA BEAUTY INC | $737,000 | +7.1% | 2,584 | -4.3% | 0.01% | 0.0% |
| BIIB | Buy | BIOGEN INC | $690,000 | +10.6% | 2,523 | +14.7% | 0.01% | 0.0% |
| RHT | Buy | RED HAT INC | $690,000 | +71.6% | 7,982 | +38.6% | 0.01% | +50.0% |
| GILD | Sell | GILEAD SCIENCES INC | $678,000 | -39.9% | 9,975 | -36.7% | 0.01% | -43.8% |
| AKAM | Sell | AKAMAI TECHNOLOGIES INC | $580,000 | -18.1% | 9,710 | -8.5% | 0.01% | -20.0% |
| GWW | GRAINGER W W INC | $582,000 | +0.2% | 2,500 | 0.0% | 0.01% | 0.0% | |
| ITW | Sell | ILLINOIS TOOL WKS INC | $587,000 | +3.5% | 4,429 | -4.3% | 0.01% | 0.0% |
| UAA | Buy | UNDER ARMOUR INCcl a | $615,000 | -20.7% | 31,069 | +16.3% | 0.01% | -27.3% |
| UTX | Sell | UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORP | $625,000 | -20.5% | 5,568 | -22.3% | 0.01% | -27.3% |
| WEC | Buy | WEC ENERGY GROUP INC | $573,000 | +7.3% | 9,453 | +3.8% | 0.01% | 0.0% |
| DKS | Sell | DICKS SPORTING GOODS INC | $548,000 | -62.1% | 11,265 | -58.7% | 0.01% | -66.7% |
| ABT | ABBOTT LABS | $543,000 | +15.5% | 12,236 | 0.0% | 0.01% | 0.0% | |
| EFX | New | EQUIFAX INC | $504,000 | – | 3,685 | +100.0% | 0.01% | – |
| SF | Sell | STIFEL FINL CORP | $526,000 | -20.1% | 10,476 | -20.5% | 0.01% | -30.0% |
| ADP | AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING IN | $547,000 | -0.4% | 5,344 | 0.0% | 0.01% | -12.5% | |
| V | Sell | VISA INC | $513,000 | -36.8% | 5,777 | -44.5% | 0.01% | -41.7% |
| LKQ | New | LKQ CORP | $432,000 | – | 14,756 | +100.0% | 0.01% | – |
| MMS | Buy | MAXIMUS INC | $477,000 | +12.8% | 7,664 | +1.1% | 0.01% | 0.0% |
| DHR | Buy | DANAHER CORP DEL | $338,000 | +10.8% | 3,946 | +0.8% | 0.01% | +25.0% |
| ABBV | Buy | ABBVIE INC | $362,000 | +10.7% | 5,548 | +6.2% | 0.01% | 0.0% |
| MMM | Sell | 3M CO | $403,000 | -32.5% | 2,105 | -37.0% | 0.01% | -44.4% |
| YORW | YORK WTR CO | $394,000 | -8.4% | 11,250 | 0.0% | 0.01% | -16.7% | |
| TGT | Sell | TARGET CORP | $388,000 | -58.4% | 7,036 | -45.5% | 0.01% | -64.3% |
| IBM | Sell | INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHS | $383,000 | +0.8% | 2,197 | -4.1% | 0.01% | -16.7% |
| CSCO | CISCO SYS INC | $289,000 | +12.0% | 8,542 | 0.0% | 0.00% | 0.0% | |
| MCD | MCDONALDS CORP | $313,000 | +6.5% | 2,415 | 0.0% | 0.00% | 0.0% | |
| JNJ | JOHNSON & JOHNSON | $304,000 | +8.2% | 2,437 | 0.0% | 0.00% | 0.0% | |
| XOM | Sell | EXXON MOBIL CORP | $277,000 | -9.8% | 3,375 | -0.6% | 0.00% | 0.0% |
| TRMB | Sell | TRIMBLE INC | $214,000 | -37.4% | 6,695 | -41.0% | 0.00% | -40.0% |
| SLB | Exit | SCHLUMBERGER LTD | $0 | – | -2,790 | -100.0% | -0.00% | – |
| RH | Exit | RESTORATION HARDWARE HLDGS I | $0 | – | -7,879 | -100.0% | -0.00% | – |
| PII | Exit | POLARIS INDS INC | $0 | – | -7,486 | -100.0% | -0.01% | – |
| THRM | Exit | GENTHERM INC | $0 | – | -18,142 | -100.0% | -0.01% | – |
| DG | Exit | DOLLAR GEN CORP NEW | $0 | – | -9,031 | -100.0% | -0.01% | – |
| PANW | Exit | PALO ALTO NETWORKS INC | $0 | – | -5,260 | -100.0% | -0.01% | – |
| ADNT | Exit | ADIENT PLC | $0 | – | -41,248 | -100.0% | -0.04% | – |
| FLML | Exit | FLAMEL TECHNOLOGIES SAsponsored adr | $0 | – | -969,662 | -100.0% | -0.15% | – |
| QGEN | Exit | QIAGEN NV | $0 | – | -999,760 | -100.0% | -0.41% | – |
Original filings
The following EDGAR filing(s) were analyzed to create this report:
- View 13F-HR filed 2017-05-09
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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