$8.24 Billion is the total value of Brown Capital Management's 130 reported holdings in Q4 2017. The portfolio turnover from Q3 2017 to Q4 2017 was 7.0% .
| Value | Shares | ↓ Weighting | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEOG | Sell | NEOGEN CORP | $430,985,000 | +1.4% | 5,242,493 | -4.4% | 5.23% | +1.2% |
| BLKB | Sell | BLACKBAUD INC | $425,519,000 | -0.9% | 4,503,323 | -7.9% | 5.16% | -1.2% |
| CGNX | Buy | COGNEX CORP | $412,033,000 | -6.8% | 6,736,963 | +68.0% | 5.00% | -7.1% |
| PRLB | Buy | PROTO LABS INC | $401,348,000 | +31.4% | 3,896,579 | +2.4% | 4.87% | +31.1% |
| MANH | Buy | MANHATTAN ASSOCS INC | $388,674,000 | +31.5% | 7,845,670 | +10.4% | 4.72% | +31.2% |
| TYL | Sell | TYLER TECHNOLOGIES INC | $388,143,000 | +0.7% | 2,192,281 | -0.8% | 4.71% | +0.5% |
| ANSS | Sell | ANSYS INC | $373,948,000 | +2.1% | 2,533,698 | -15.1% | 4.54% | +1.9% |
| CMD | Sell | CANTEL MEDICAL CORP | $368,326,000 | +2.1% | 3,580,500 | -6.5% | 4.47% | +1.8% |
| PAYC | Sell | PAYCOM SOFTWARE INC | $355,473,000 | +3.6% | 4,425,157 | -3.3% | 4.32% | +3.4% |
| MDSO | Sell | MEDIDATA SOLUTIONS INC | $338,381,000 | -20.4% | 5,339,762 | -2.0% | 4.11% | -20.6% |
| VEEV | Sell | VEEVA SYS INC | $320,890,000 | -5.1% | 5,804,810 | -3.2% | 3.90% | -5.4% |
| BCPC | Sell | BALCHEM CORP | $297,151,000 | -4.8% | 3,686,733 | -4.0% | 3.61% | -5.0% |
| INGN | Buy | INOGEN INC | $269,205,000 | +27.5% | 2,260,706 | +1.8% | 3.27% | +27.2% |
| ABMD | Buy | ABIOMED INC | $268,024,000 | +14.6% | 1,430,147 | +3.1% | 3.25% | +14.3% |
| TECH | Sell | BIO TECHNE CORP | $262,429,000 | +2.4% | 2,025,700 | -4.4% | 3.19% | +2.2% |
| SNHY | Sell | SUN HYDRAULICS CORP | $257,309,000 | +15.4% | 3,977,568 | -3.6% | 3.12% | +15.1% |
| GWRE | Sell | GUIDEWIRE SOFTWARE INC | $256,686,000 | -14.6% | 3,456,588 | -10.5% | 3.12% | -14.8% |
| ELLI | Buy | ELLIE MAE INC | $248,113,000 | +21.8% | 2,775,314 | +11.9% | 3.01% | +21.5% |
| QDEL | Sell | QUIDEL CORP | $242,749,000 | -3.3% | 5,599,739 | -2.2% | 2.95% | -3.6% |
| ACIW | Sell | ACI WORLDWIDE INC | $211,716,000 | -16.6% | 9,339,032 | -16.2% | 2.57% | -16.8% |
| NTCT | Sell | NETSCOUT SYS INC | $152,389,000 | -31.9% | 5,004,555 | -27.6% | 1.85% | -32.1% |
| ABAX | Sell | ABAXIS INC | $142,359,000 | +2.8% | 2,874,772 | -7.3% | 1.73% | +2.6% |
| VCRA | Buy | VOCERA COMMUNICATIONS INC | $130,762,000 | -3.7% | 4,326,995 | +0.0% | 1.59% | -3.9% |
| PRO | Sell | PROS HOLDINGS INC | $129,082,000 | +9.0% | 4,880,236 | -0.6% | 1.57% | +8.7% |
| QSII | Sell | QUALITY SYS INC | $128,555,000 | -14.2% | 9,466,486 | -0.6% | 1.56% | -14.4% |
| EGOV | Sell | NIC INC | $101,977,000 | -13.0% | 6,143,174 | -10.1% | 1.24% | -13.2% |
| IRWD | Buy | IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS INC | $93,895,000 | -4.2% | 6,263,825 | +0.7% | 1.14% | -4.4% |
| INCY | Sell | INCYTE CORP | $66,157,000 | -28.6% | 698,523 | -12.0% | 0.80% | -28.8% |
| VIVO | Sell | MERIDIAN BIOSCIENCE INC | $65,312,000 | -16.9% | 4,665,143 | -15.1% | 0.79% | -17.1% |
| CSII | Buy | CARDIOVASCULAR SYS INC DEL | $63,004,000 | -10.0% | 2,659,509 | +7.0% | 0.76% | -10.2% |
| ICLR | Sell | ICON PLC | $56,061,000 | -2.8% | 499,878 | -1.3% | 0.68% | -3.0% |
| BOOM | Sell | DMC GLOBAL INC | $55,613,000 | +46.5% | 2,220,068 | -1.2% | 0.68% | +46.1% |
| ZOES | Sell | ZOES KITCHEN INC | $54,771,000 | +32.3% | 3,275,774 | -0.1% | 0.66% | +31.9% |
| CCL | Sell | CARNIVAL CORPunit 99/99/9999 | $49,031,000 | +2.1% | 738,757 | -0.7% | 0.60% | +1.7% |
| AMSWA | Sell | AMERICAN SOFTWARE INCcl a | $48,686,000 | +1.7% | 4,186,218 | -0.7% | 0.59% | +1.4% |
| ELGX | Sell | ENDOLOGIX INC | $46,968,000 | +19.9% | 8,779,000 | -0.0% | 0.57% | +19.5% |
| DIOD | Sell | DIODES INC | $26,784,000 | -38.4% | 934,229 | -35.7% | 0.32% | -38.6% |
| QGEN | Sell | QIAGEN NV | $26,145,000 | -2.5% | 845,291 | -0.7% | 0.32% | -2.8% |
| CHKP | Sell | CHECK POINT SOFTWARE TECH LTord | $25,585,000 | -9.7% | 246,909 | -0.7% | 0.31% | -9.9% |
| GEOS | GEOSPACE TECHNOLOGIES CORP | $20,110,000 | -27.2% | 1,550,534 | 0.0% | 0.24% | -27.4% | |
| SSL | Buy | SASOL LTDsponsored adr | $19,330,000 | +31.5% | 565,045 | +5.8% | 0.24% | +31.3% |
| DLB | Sell | DOLBY LABORATORIES INC | $18,420,000 | -10.9% | 297,093 | -17.4% | 0.22% | -11.1% |
| BRKR | Sell | BRUKER CORP | $18,102,000 | -5.1% | 527,454 | -17.7% | 0.22% | -5.2% |
| JCI | Sell | JOHNSON CTLS INTL PLC | $16,337,000 | -6.1% | 428,672 | -0.7% | 0.20% | -6.6% |
| IVZ | Buy | INVESCO LTD | $15,783,000 | +4.4% | 431,934 | +0.1% | 0.19% | +4.3% |
| FLIR | Sell | FLIR SYS INC | $12,580,000 | -14.8% | 269,838 | -28.9% | 0.15% | -15.0% |
| MASI | Buy | MASIMO CORP | $8,353,000 | -1.2% | 98,506 | +0.8% | 0.10% | -1.9% |
| AVDL | Buy | AVADEL PHARMACEUTICALS PLCsponsored adr | $7,257,000 | -21.2% | 885,046 | +0.9% | 0.09% | -21.4% |
| NUAN | Sell | NUANCE COMMUNICATIONS INC | $7,218,000 | -5.6% | 441,455 | -9.3% | 0.09% | -5.4% |
| MELI | Buy | MERCADOLIBRE INC | $6,951,000 | +28.6% | 22,090 | +5.8% | 0.08% | +27.3% |
| IRTC | New | IRHYTHM TECHNOLOGIES INC | $5,053,000 | – | 90,150 | +100.0% | 0.06% | – |
| GWPH | Buy | GW PHARMACEUTICALS PLCads | $4,921,000 | +43.6% | 37,280 | +10.4% | 0.06% | +42.9% |
| ORBK | Buy | ORBOTECH LTDord | $4,860,000 | +28.4% | 96,742 | +7.9% | 0.06% | +28.3% |
| CERN | CERNER CORP | $4,900,000 | -5.5% | 72,709 | 0.0% | 0.06% | -6.3% | |
| TEVA | Sell | TEVA PHARMACEUTICAL INDS LTDsponsored adr | $4,756,000 | +7.1% | 250,955 | -0.5% | 0.06% | +7.4% |
| AAPL | Sell | APPLE INC | $4,652,000 | +5.3% | 27,489 | -4.1% | 0.06% | +3.7% |
| TROW | Sell | PRICE T ROWE GROUP INC | $3,674,000 | +12.5% | 35,013 | -2.8% | 0.04% | +12.5% |
| GOOGL | Sell | ALPHABET INCcap stk cl a | $3,522,000 | -1.2% | 3,343 | -8.7% | 0.04% | 0.0% |
| CELG | Sell | CELGENE CORP | $2,936,000 | -32.0% | 28,129 | -5.0% | 0.04% | -32.1% |
| SCHW | Sell | SCHWAB CHARLES CORP NEW | $2,886,000 | +12.4% | 56,174 | -4.3% | 0.04% | +12.9% |
| HD | Sell | HOME DEPOT INC | $2,762,000 | +11.1% | 14,573 | -4.1% | 0.03% | +13.3% |
| FB | Sell | FACEBOOK INCcl a | $2,740,000 | -0.9% | 15,525 | -4.0% | 0.03% | -2.9% |
| CYBR | Buy | CYBERARK SOFTWARE LTD | $2,750,000 | +32.2% | 66,449 | +31.0% | 0.03% | +32.0% |
| MA | Sell | MASTERCARD INCORPORATEDcl a | $2,656,000 | +3.3% | 17,550 | -3.6% | 0.03% | +3.2% |
| TSCO | Sell | TRACTOR SUPPLY CO | $2,511,000 | +14.3% | 33,597 | -3.2% | 0.03% | +11.1% |
| NCLH | Sell | NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE HLDGS | $2,134,000 | -7.7% | 40,076 | -6.3% | 0.03% | -7.1% |
| MSFT | Sell | MICROSOFT CORP | $2,122,000 | +9.7% | 24,809 | -4.5% | 0.03% | +8.3% |
| PX | Sell | PRAXAIR INC | $1,841,000 | +4.8% | 11,899 | -5.3% | 0.02% | +4.8% |
| PHM | Sell | PULTE GROUP INC | $1,662,000 | +11.7% | 49,989 | -8.2% | 0.02% | +11.1% |
| ORLY | Sell | O REILLY AUTOMOTIVE INC NEW | $1,683,000 | +6.6% | 6,998 | -4.6% | 0.02% | +5.3% |
| BR | Sell | BROADRIDGE FINL SOLUTIONS IN | $1,687,000 | +3.9% | 18,624 | -7.3% | 0.02% | 0.0% |
| ECL | Sell | ECOLAB INC | $1,540,000 | -0.5% | 11,474 | -4.6% | 0.02% | 0.0% |
| TOL | Sell | TOLL BROTHERS INC | $1,399,000 | +5.9% | 29,132 | -8.6% | 0.02% | +6.2% |
| JBHT | Sell | HUNT J B TRANS SVCS INC | $1,392,000 | -4.6% | 12,108 | -7.8% | 0.02% | -5.6% |
| FAST | Buy | FASTENAL CO | $1,389,000 | +22.7% | 25,398 | +2.2% | 0.02% | +21.4% |
| JPM | Sell | JPMORGAN CHASE & CO | $1,234,000 | +4.1% | 11,541 | -7.0% | 0.02% | +7.1% |
| SHPG | Sell | SHIRE PLCsponsored adr | $1,102,000 | -70.0% | 7,107 | -70.4% | 0.01% | -71.1% |
| PWR | Sell | QUANTA SVCS INC | $1,046,000 | -6.9% | 26,742 | -11.0% | 0.01% | -7.1% |
| TJX | Sell | TJX COS INC NEW | $994,000 | -6.8% | 13,004 | -10.1% | 0.01% | -7.7% |
| RHT | Buy | RED HAT INC | $985,000 | +11.3% | 8,202 | +2.8% | 0.01% | +9.1% |
| AYI | Sell | ACUITY BRANDS INC | $921,000 | -44.2% | 5,231 | -45.8% | 0.01% | -45.0% |
| SITE | Buy | SITEONE LANDSCAPE SUPPLY INC | $934,000 | +36.4% | 12,173 | +3.2% | 0.01% | +37.5% |
| GE | Sell | GENERAL ELECTRIC CO | $890,000 | -37.6% | 50,984 | -13.5% | 0.01% | -35.3% |
| JAZZ | Sell | JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS PLC | $860,000 | -11.2% | 6,388 | -3.6% | 0.01% | -16.7% |
| ULTA | Buy | ULTA BEAUTY INC | $843,000 | +16.3% | 3,770 | +17.5% | 0.01% | +11.1% |
| ULTI | Buy | ULTIMATE SOFTWARE GROUP INC | $809,000 | +19.3% | 3,707 | +3.6% | 0.01% | +25.0% |
| LKQ | Buy | LKQ CORP | $819,000 | +16.8% | 20,133 | +3.4% | 0.01% | +11.1% |
| SBUX | Sell | STARBUCKS CORP | $842,000 | +0.5% | 14,667 | -6.0% | 0.01% | 0.0% |
| UNP | Sell | UNION PAC CORP | $842,000 | +3.3% | 6,279 | -10.6% | 0.01% | 0.0% |
| EFX | EQUIFAX INC | $805,000 | +11.3% | 6,826 | 0.0% | 0.01% | +11.1% | |
| IPGP | Buy | IPG PHOTONICS CORP | $847,000 | +19.8% | 3,957 | +3.6% | 0.01% | +11.1% |
| ITW | ILLINOIS TOOL WKS INC | $706,000 | +12.8% | 4,229 | 0.0% | 0.01% | +12.5% | |
| BIIB | Sell | BIOGEN INC | $729,000 | -2.8% | 2,289 | -4.4% | 0.01% | 0.0% |
| MS | Sell | MORGAN STANLEY | $763,000 | +0.7% | 14,543 | -7.6% | 0.01% | 0.0% |
| EXPE | Sell | EXPEDIA INC DEL | $737,000 | -25.5% | 6,152 | -10.5% | 0.01% | -25.0% |
| MSM | MSC INDL DIRECT INCcl a | $733,000 | +27.9% | 7,579 | 0.0% | 0.01% | +28.6% | |
| ADBE | Sell | ADOBE SYS INC | $668,000 | +9.9% | 3,813 | -6.4% | 0.01% | +14.3% |
| EW | Buy | EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES CORP | $669,000 | +37.7% | 5,934 | +33.5% | 0.01% | +33.3% |
| V | Buy | VISA INC | $660,000 | +9.8% | 5,786 | +1.3% | 0.01% | +14.3% |
| WEC | WEC ENERGY GROUP INC | $628,000 | +5.9% | 9,453 | 0.0% | 0.01% | +14.3% | |
| ADP | AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING IN | $626,000 | +7.2% | 5,344 | 0.0% | 0.01% | +14.3% | |
| AMZN | New | AMAZON COM INC | $660,000 | – | 564 | +100.0% | 0.01% | – |
| ABT | ABBOTT LABS | $684,000 | +6.9% | 11,986 | 0.0% | 0.01% | 0.0% | |
| GILD | Sell | GILEAD SCIENCES INC | $602,000 | -19.4% | 8,408 | -8.7% | 0.01% | -22.2% |
| UTX | Sell | UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORP | $589,000 | +1.9% | 4,619 | -7.2% | 0.01% | 0.0% |
| WAT | WATERS CORP | $603,000 | +7.5% | 3,123 | 0.0% | 0.01% | 0.0% | |
| ABBV | ABBVIE INC | $614,000 | +8.9% | 6,348 | 0.0% | 0.01% | 0.0% | |
| GWW | GRAINGER W W INC | $591,000 | +31.6% | 2,500 | 0.0% | 0.01% | +40.0% | |
| EVR | EVERCORE INCclass a | $549,000 | +12.0% | 6,100 | 0.0% | 0.01% | +16.7% | |
| CRM | New | SALESFORCE COM INC | $560,000 | – | 5,475 | +100.0% | 0.01% | – |
| MMS | MAXIMUS INC | $549,000 | +11.1% | 7,664 | 0.0% | 0.01% | +16.7% | |
| MMM | 3M CO | $495,000 | +12.0% | 2,105 | 0.0% | 0.01% | +20.0% | |
| RP | Buy | REALPAGE INC | $478,000 | +18.0% | 10,783 | +6.2% | 0.01% | +20.0% |
| ORCL | ORACLE CORP | $509,000 | -2.3% | 10,776 | 0.0% | 0.01% | 0.0% | |
| SF | Sell | STIFEL FINL CORP | $497,000 | -6.6% | 8,345 | -16.1% | 0.01% | 0.0% |
| YORW | YORK WTR CO | $381,000 | 0.0% | 11,250 | 0.0% | 0.01% | 0.0% | |
| MCD | Buy | MCDONALDS CORP | $443,000 | +17.2% | 2,571 | +6.5% | 0.01% | 0.0% |
| ZTS | New | ZOETIS INCcl a | $307,000 | – | 4,257 | +100.0% | 0.00% | – |
| FDS | FACTSET RESH SYS INC | $345,000 | +7.1% | 1,788 | 0.0% | 0.00% | 0.0% | |
| BFAM | New | BRIGHT HORIZONS FAM SOL IN D | $314,000 | – | 3,339 | +100.0% | 0.00% | – |
| UAA | Sell | UNDER ARMOUR INCcl a | $355,000 | -31.3% | 24,608 | -21.6% | 0.00% | -33.3% |
| JNJ | JOHNSON & JOHNSON | $340,000 | +7.3% | 2,437 | 0.0% | 0.00% | 0.0% | |
| IBM | INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHS | $321,000 | +5.6% | 2,093 | 0.0% | 0.00% | 0.0% | |
| DHR | DANAHER CORP DEL | $361,000 | +8.1% | 3,891 | 0.0% | 0.00% | 0.0% | |
| CMG | CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL INC | $353,000 | -6.1% | 1,222 | 0.0% | 0.00% | -20.0% | |
| CSCO | CISCO SYS INC | $327,000 | +13.9% | 8,542 | 0.0% | 0.00% | +33.3% | |
| TGT | Sell | TARGET CORP | $301,000 | 0.0% | 4,616 | -9.6% | 0.00% | 0.0% |
| TRMB | Buy | TRIMBLE INC | $284,000 | +8.0% | 6,999 | +4.5% | 0.00% | 0.0% |
| DKS | Sell | DICKS SPORTING GOODS INC | $262,000 | -1.5% | 9,129 | -7.4% | 0.00% | 0.0% |
| XOM | EXXON MOBIL CORP | $281,000 | +2.2% | 3,354 | 0.0% | 0.00% | 0.0% | |
| TLK | Exit | P T TELEKOMUNIKASI INDONESIAsponsored adr | $0 | – | -26,082 | -100.0% | -0.01% | – |
| SRCL | Exit | STERICYCLE INC | $0 | – | -12,250 | -100.0% | -0.01% | – |
| PRXL | Exit | PAREXEL INTL CORP | $0 | – | -11,029 | -100.0% | -0.01% | – |
| NTES | Exit | NETEASE INCsponsored adr | $0 | – | -5,146 | -100.0% | -0.02% | – |
Original filings
The following EDGAR filing(s) were analyzed to create this report:
- View 13F-HR filed 2018-02-14
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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