$8.22 Billion is the total value of Brown Capital Management's 129 reported holdings in Q3 2017. The portfolio turnover from Q2 2017 to Q3 2017 was 5.5% .
| Value | Shares | ↓ Weighting | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CGNX | Sell | COGNEX CORP | $442,332,000 | +7.8% | 4,010,989 | -17.0% | 5.38% | +7.1% |
| BLKB | Sell | BLACKBAUD INC | $429,443,000 | +1.1% | 4,891,152 | -1.3% | 5.23% | +0.4% |
| MDSO | Sell | MEDIDATA SOLUTIONS INC | $425,263,000 | -3.9% | 5,447,897 | -3.7% | 5.18% | -4.6% |
| NEOG | Buy | NEOGEN CORP | $424,892,000 | +14.2% | 5,485,306 | +1.9% | 5.17% | +13.4% |
| TYL | Sell | TYLER TECHNOLOGIES INC | $385,321,000 | -1.9% | 2,210,425 | -1.2% | 4.69% | -2.6% |
| ANSS | Sell | ANSYS INC | $366,118,000 | -2.1% | 2,983,121 | -3.0% | 4.46% | -2.8% |
| CMD | Sell | CANTEL MEDICAL CORP | $360,797,000 | +8.3% | 3,831,336 | -10.4% | 4.39% | +7.6% |
| PAYC | Buy | PAYCOM SOFTWARE INC | $342,967,000 | +17.4% | 4,575,329 | +7.1% | 4.17% | +16.6% |
| VEEV | Sell | VEEVA SYS INC | $338,230,000 | -14.8% | 5,995,914 | -7.4% | 4.12% | -15.3% |
| BCPC | Buy | BALCHEM CORP | $312,126,000 | +10.6% | 3,839,661 | +5.7% | 3.80% | +9.8% |
| PRLB | Sell | PROTO LABS INC | $305,476,000 | +19.3% | 3,804,184 | -0.1% | 3.72% | +18.5% |
| GWRE | Sell | GUIDEWIRE SOFTWARE INC | $300,671,000 | -1.6% | 3,861,682 | -13.1% | 3.66% | -2.2% |
| MANH | Buy | MANHATTAN ASSOCS INC | $295,473,000 | -7.4% | 7,107,850 | +7.1% | 3.60% | -8.0% |
| TECH | Sell | BIO TECHNE CORP | $256,179,000 | +1.5% | 2,119,107 | -1.3% | 3.12% | +0.8% |
| ACIW | Sell | ACI WORLDWIDE INC | $253,745,000 | -13.7% | 11,138,957 | -15.3% | 3.09% | -14.3% |
| QDEL | Sell | QUIDEL CORP | $251,129,000 | +60.8% | 5,725,703 | -0.5% | 3.06% | +59.7% |
| ABMD | Sell | ABIOMED INC | $233,860,000 | +17.0% | 1,387,071 | -0.5% | 2.85% | +16.3% |
| NTCT | Sell | NETSCOUT SYS INC | $223,759,000 | -8.2% | 6,916,830 | -2.4% | 2.72% | -8.8% |
| SNHY | Sell | SUN HYDRAULICS CORP | $222,914,000 | +25.4% | 4,128,038 | -0.9% | 2.71% | +24.6% |
| INGN | Sell | INOGEN INC | $211,095,000 | -0.8% | 2,219,712 | -0.5% | 2.57% | -1.5% |
| ELLI | Buy | ELLIE MAE INC | $203,651,000 | -18.9% | 2,479,612 | +8.5% | 2.48% | -19.4% |
| QSII | Buy | QUALITY SYS INC | $149,808,000 | -8.6% | 9,523,705 | +0.0% | 1.82% | -9.2% |
| ABAX | Sell | ABAXIS INC | $138,493,000 | -23.2% | 3,101,747 | -8.8% | 1.68% | -23.7% |
| VCRA | Sell | VOCERA COMMUNICATIONS INC | $135,727,000 | +18.6% | 4,326,645 | -0.1% | 1.65% | +17.8% |
| PRO | Sell | PROS HOLDINGS INC | $118,419,000 | -12.0% | 4,907,559 | -0.1% | 1.44% | -12.6% |
| EGOV | Sell | NIC INC | $117,221,000 | -13.9% | 6,835,055 | -4.9% | 1.43% | -14.5% |
| IRWD | Buy | IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS INC | $98,051,000 | -16.5% | 6,217,575 | +0.0% | 1.19% | -17.0% |
| INCY | Sell | INCYTE CORP | $92,687,000 | -14.7% | 793,964 | -8.0% | 1.13% | -15.3% |
| VIVO | Sell | MERIDIAN BIOSCIENCE INC | $78,557,000 | -11.7% | 5,493,466 | -2.8% | 0.96% | -12.3% |
| CSII | Buy | CARDIOVASCULAR SYS INC DEL | $69,988,000 | -12.1% | 2,486,238 | +0.6% | 0.85% | -12.7% |
| ICLR | Sell | ICON PLC | $57,676,000 | +14.4% | 506,460 | -1.8% | 0.70% | +13.6% |
| CCL | CARNIVAL CORPunit 99/99/9999 | $48,038,000 | -1.5% | 743,968 | 0.0% | 0.58% | -2.2% | |
| AMSWA | Sell | AMERICAN SOFTWARE INCcl a | $47,879,000 | +9.6% | 4,214,713 | -0.7% | 0.58% | +9.0% |
| DIOD | Sell | DIODES INC | $43,490,000 | -21.0% | 1,453,050 | -36.6% | 0.53% | -21.5% |
| ZOES | ZOES KITCHEN INC | $41,401,000 | +6.0% | 3,277,985 | 0.0% | 0.50% | +5.4% | |
| ELGX | ENDOLOGIX INC | $39,173,000 | -8.2% | 8,783,162 | 0.0% | 0.48% | -8.8% | |
| BOOM | Sell | DMC GLOBAL INC | $37,969,000 | +26.4% | 2,246,707 | -2.0% | 0.46% | +25.5% |
| CHKP | CHECK POINT SOFTWARE TECH LTord | $28,349,000 | +4.5% | 248,634 | 0.0% | 0.34% | +3.9% | |
| GEOS | Sell | GEOSPACE TECHNOLOGIES CORP | $27,631,000 | +26.7% | 1,550,534 | -1.7% | 0.34% | +25.8% |
| QGEN | QIAGEN NV | $26,812,000 | -6.1% | 851,168 | 0.0% | 0.33% | -6.9% | |
| DLB | DOLBY LABORATORIES INC | $20,676,000 | +17.5% | 359,463 | 0.0% | 0.25% | +16.7% | |
| BRKR | Sell | BRUKER CORP | $19,065,000 | -24.5% | 640,852 | -26.8% | 0.23% | -25.2% |
| JCI | JOHNSON CTLS INTL PLC | $17,391,000 | -7.1% | 431,650 | 0.0% | 0.21% | -7.4% | |
| IVZ | INVESCO LTD | $15,122,000 | -0.4% | 431,577 | 0.0% | 0.18% | -1.1% | |
| FLIR | Sell | FLIR SYS INC | $14,763,000 | -4.5% | 379,417 | -15.0% | 0.18% | -4.8% |
| SSL | SASOL LTDsponsored adr | $14,703,000 | -1.5% | 534,057 | 0.0% | 0.18% | -2.2% | |
| AVDL | Buy | AVADEL PHARMACEUTICALS PLCsponsored adr | $9,208,000 | -4.2% | 876,955 | +0.6% | 0.11% | -5.1% |
| MASI | Sell | MASIMO CORP | $8,456,000 | -5.5% | 97,687 | -0.5% | 0.10% | -6.4% |
| NUAN | NUANCE COMMUNICATIONS INC | $7,650,000 | -9.7% | 486,642 | 0.0% | 0.09% | -10.6% | |
| MELI | Buy | MERCADOLIBRE INC | $5,405,000 | +8.0% | 20,875 | +4.6% | 0.07% | +8.2% |
| CERN | Sell | CERNER CORP | $5,186,000 | -27.6% | 72,709 | -32.6% | 0.06% | -28.4% |
| AAPL | Sell | APPLE INC | $4,416,000 | -4.7% | 28,652 | -10.9% | 0.05% | -5.3% |
| TEVA | TEVA PHARMACEUTICAL INDS LTDsponsored adr | $4,441,000 | -47.0% | 252,304 | 0.0% | 0.05% | -47.6% | |
| CELG | Sell | CELGENE CORP | $4,319,000 | -43.5% | 29,620 | -49.6% | 0.05% | -43.6% |
| ORBK | Sell | ORBOTECH LTDord | $3,786,000 | +27.3% | 89,684 | -1.6% | 0.05% | +27.8% |
| SHPG | Sell | SHIRE PLCsponsored adr | $3,674,000 | -9.9% | 23,994 | -2.7% | 0.04% | -10.0% |
| GOOGL | Sell | ALPHABET INCcap stk cl a | $3,565,000 | -1.5% | 3,661 | -6.0% | 0.04% | -2.3% |
| GWPH | Buy | GW PHARMACEUTICALS PLCads | $3,427,000 | +6.7% | 33,769 | +5.4% | 0.04% | +7.7% |
| TROW | Sell | PRICE T ROWE GROUP INC | $3,265,000 | +18.2% | 36,020 | -3.3% | 0.04% | +17.6% |
| FB | Sell | FACEBOOK INCcl a | $2,764,000 | +3.0% | 16,175 | -9.0% | 0.03% | +3.0% |
| MA | Sell | MASTERCARD INCORPORATEDcl a | $2,571,000 | +10.3% | 18,205 | -5.2% | 0.03% | +6.9% |
| SCHW | Buy | SCHWAB CHARLES CORP NEW | $2,567,000 | +4.6% | 58,685 | +2.7% | 0.03% | +3.3% |
| HD | Sell | HOME DEPOT INC | $2,485,000 | +2.6% | 15,193 | -3.8% | 0.03% | 0.0% |
| NCLH | Sell | NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE HLDGS | $2,312,000 | -14.4% | 42,770 | -14.0% | 0.03% | -15.2% |
| TSCO | Sell | TRACTOR SUPPLY CO | $2,196,000 | +13.0% | 34,695 | -3.3% | 0.03% | +12.5% |
| CYBR | Buy | CYBERARK SOFTWARE LTD | $2,080,000 | +6.9% | 50,731 | +30.3% | 0.02% | +4.2% |
| MSFT | Sell | MICROSOFT CORP | $1,935,000 | +5.8% | 25,974 | -2.1% | 0.02% | +9.1% |
| PX | Sell | PRAXAIR INC | $1,756,000 | -0.9% | 12,565 | -6.0% | 0.02% | -4.5% |
| BR | Buy | BROADRIDGE FINL SOLUTIONS IN | $1,624,000 | +7.7% | 20,099 | +0.7% | 0.02% | +11.1% |
| AYI | Buy | ACUITY BRANDS INC | $1,652,000 | -3.3% | 9,646 | +14.7% | 0.02% | -4.8% |
| ORLY | Buy | O REILLY AUTOMOTIVE INC NEW | $1,579,000 | +27.4% | 7,332 | +29.5% | 0.02% | +26.7% |
| ECL | Sell | ECOLAB INC | $1,547,000 | -7.1% | 12,032 | -4.1% | 0.02% | -5.0% |
| PHM | Sell | PULTE GROUP INC | $1,488,000 | +6.4% | 54,436 | -4.5% | 0.02% | +5.9% |
| JBHT | Sell | HUNT J B TRANS SVCS INC | $1,459,000 | +16.3% | 13,139 | -4.3% | 0.02% | +20.0% |
| NTES | NETEASE INCsponsored adr | $1,358,000 | -12.2% | 5,146 | 0.0% | 0.02% | -10.5% | |
| GE | Sell | GENERAL ELECTRIC CO | $1,426,000 | -15.0% | 58,975 | -5.1% | 0.02% | -19.0% |
| TOL | Sell | TOLL BROTHERS INC | $1,321,000 | -0.2% | 31,858 | -4.9% | 0.02% | 0.0% |
| PWR | Sell | QUANTA SVCS INC | $1,123,000 | -48.0% | 30,057 | -54.2% | 0.01% | -46.2% |
| JPM | Sell | JPMORGAN CHASE & CO | $1,185,000 | -7.1% | 12,412 | -11.0% | 0.01% | -12.5% |
| FAST | Buy | FASTENAL CO | $1,132,000 | +19.5% | 24,842 | +14.2% | 0.01% | +16.7% |
| TJX | Sell | TJX COS INC NEW | $1,066,000 | -4.1% | 14,460 | -6.1% | 0.01% | -7.1% |
| JAZZ | Sell | JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS PLC | $969,000 | -11.1% | 6,627 | -5.4% | 0.01% | -7.7% |
| PRXL | Sell | PAREXEL INTL CORP | $971,000 | -11.6% | 11,029 | -12.8% | 0.01% | -7.7% |
| EXPE | EXPEDIA INC DEL | $989,000 | -3.4% | 6,873 | 0.0% | 0.01% | -7.7% | |
| SRCL | Sell | STERICYCLE INC | $877,000 | -9.2% | 12,250 | -3.2% | 0.01% | -8.3% |
| TLK | P T TELEKOMUNIKASI INDONESIAsponsored adr | $895,000 | +1.9% | 26,082 | 0.0% | 0.01% | 0.0% | |
| RHT | RED HAT INC | $885,000 | +15.8% | 7,982 | 0.0% | 0.01% | +22.2% | |
| UNP | Sell | UNION PAC CORP | $815,000 | +0.1% | 7,024 | -6.0% | 0.01% | 0.0% |
| SBUX | Sell | STARBUCKS CORP | $838,000 | -13.2% | 15,601 | -5.7% | 0.01% | -16.7% |
| ULTA | Buy | ULTA BEAUTY INC | $725,000 | +22.7% | 3,209 | +56.0% | 0.01% | +28.6% |
| BIIB | Sell | BIOGEN INC | $750,000 | +7.9% | 2,394 | -6.6% | 0.01% | 0.0% |
| GILD | Sell | GILEAD SCIENCES INC | $747,000 | +4.8% | 9,214 | -8.6% | 0.01% | 0.0% |
| EFX | Buy | EQUIFAX INC | $723,000 | -1.8% | 6,826 | +27.5% | 0.01% | 0.0% |
| IPGP | Buy | IPG PHOTONICS CORP | $707,000 | +59.6% | 3,821 | +25.1% | 0.01% | +80.0% |
| LKQ | LKQ CORP | $701,000 | +9.2% | 19,473 | 0.0% | 0.01% | +12.5% | |
| MS | Sell | MORGAN STANLEY | $758,000 | -3.6% | 15,731 | -10.8% | 0.01% | -10.0% |
| SITE | SITEONE LANDSCAPE SUPPLY INC | $685,000 | +11.6% | 11,794 | 0.0% | 0.01% | 0.0% | |
| ITW | ILLINOIS TOOL WKS INC | $626,000 | +3.3% | 4,229 | 0.0% | 0.01% | +14.3% | |
| ULTI | New | ULTIMATE SOFTWARE GROUP INC | $678,000 | – | 3,578 | +100.0% | 0.01% | – |
| ABT | Sell | ABBOTT LABS | $640,000 | +8.5% | 11,986 | -1.2% | 0.01% | +14.3% |
| V | Sell | VISA INC | $601,000 | +11.1% | 5,709 | -1.0% | 0.01% | 0.0% |
| WEC | WEC ENERGY GROUP INC | $593,000 | +2.2% | 9,453 | 0.0% | 0.01% | 0.0% | |
| UTX | Sell | UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORP | $578,000 | -7.2% | 4,980 | -2.4% | 0.01% | -12.5% |
| WAT | Sell | WATERS CORP | $561,000 | -91.7% | 3,123 | -91.6% | 0.01% | -91.6% |
| ADP | AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING IN | $584,000 | +6.6% | 5,344 | 0.0% | 0.01% | 0.0% | |
| ABBV | ABBVIE INC | $564,000 | +22.6% | 6,348 | 0.0% | 0.01% | +16.7% | |
| MSM | MSC INDL DIRECT INCcl a | $573,000 | -12.0% | 7,579 | 0.0% | 0.01% | -12.5% | |
| ADBE | Buy | ADOBE SYS INC | $608,000 | +44.4% | 4,074 | +36.9% | 0.01% | +40.0% |
| EVR | EVERCORE INCclass a | $490,000 | +14.0% | 6,100 | 0.0% | 0.01% | +20.0% | |
| EW | New | EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES CORP | $486,000 | – | 4,445 | +100.0% | 0.01% | – |
| MMS | MAXIMUS INC | $494,000 | +2.9% | 7,664 | 0.0% | 0.01% | 0.0% | |
| ORCL | Sell | ORACLE CORP | $521,000 | -16.9% | 10,776 | -13.9% | 0.01% | -25.0% |
| SF | Sell | STIFEL FINL CORP | $532,000 | +7.7% | 9,950 | -7.3% | 0.01% | 0.0% |
| UAA | Sell | UNDER ARMOUR INCcl a | $517,000 | -27.7% | 31,386 | -4.4% | 0.01% | -33.3% |
| MMM | 3M CO | $442,000 | +0.9% | 2,105 | 0.0% | 0.01% | 0.0% | |
| RP | New | REALPAGE INC | $405,000 | – | 10,153 | +100.0% | 0.01% | – |
| YORW | YORK WTR CO | $381,000 | -2.8% | 11,250 | 0.0% | 0.01% | 0.0% | |
| MCD | MCDONALDS CORP | $378,000 | +2.2% | 2,415 | 0.0% | 0.01% | 0.0% | |
| GWW | GRAINGER W W INC | $449,000 | -0.4% | 2,500 | 0.0% | 0.01% | -16.7% | |
| CMG | New | CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL INC | $376,000 | – | 1,222 | +100.0% | 0.01% | – |
| TGT | Sell | TARGET CORP | $301,000 | -3.5% | 5,104 | -14.5% | 0.00% | 0.0% |
| DHR | Sell | DANAHER CORP DEL | $334,000 | +0.9% | 3,891 | -0.8% | 0.00% | 0.0% |
| JNJ | JOHNSON & JOHNSON | $317,000 | -1.6% | 2,437 | 0.0% | 0.00% | 0.0% | |
| IBM | Sell | INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHS | $304,000 | -10.1% | 2,093 | -4.7% | 0.00% | 0.0% |
| FDS | Sell | FACTSET RESH SYS INC | $322,000 | -37.2% | 1,788 | -42.1% | 0.00% | -33.3% |
| TRMB | TRIMBLE INC | $263,000 | +10.0% | 6,695 | 0.0% | 0.00% | 0.0% | |
| XOM | Sell | EXXON MOBIL CORP | $275,000 | +1.1% | 3,354 | -0.6% | 0.00% | 0.0% |
| DKS | Sell | DICKS SPORTING GOODS INC | $266,000 | -40.2% | 9,857 | -11.8% | 0.00% | -40.0% |
| CSCO | CISCO SYS INC | $287,000 | +7.5% | 8,542 | 0.0% | 0.00% | 0.0% | |
| AKAM | Exit | AKAMAI TECHNOLOGIES INC | $0 | – | -4,208 | -100.0% | -0.00% | – |
| MBBYF | Exit | MOBILEYE N V AMSTELVEEN | $0 | – | -10,989 | -100.0% | -0.01% | – |
| NBR | Exit | NABORS INDUSTRIES LTD | $0 | – | -702,270 | -100.0% | -0.07% | – |
Original filings
The following EDGAR filing(s) were analyzed to create this report:
- View 13F-HR filed 2017-11-14
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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