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| Quarter | Letter Date | Fund Name | QTD | YTD | Tickers | Keywords/Themes | Theme Commentary | Pitches | Letter |
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| 2024 Q2 | Jul 16, 2024 | Pittenger & Anderson | - | - | AAPL, AMZN, BRK.A, DDS, GOOGL, LLYVA, META, NFLX, NKE, NVDA, PLTR, SIRI, SLB, TDW, VAL | AI, Concentration, cyclicals, energy, technology, Trump, value | Manager discusses AI hype and concentration in tech stocks, comparing current environment to dot-com bubble. Notes concerns about commoditization of AI tools and lack of clear profit models, while highlighting Amazon's successful cost-focused AI implementation in warehouses. | SIRI SLB VAL TDW NKE |
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| 2025 Q1 | May 1, 2025 | Brennan Asset Management | - | - | AIBG.L, ARCO, BOI.L, CODI, GLV.L, GTX, LBRDA, MTRO.L, PLTR, SIRI, TIGO, TSLA | Banking, Europe, inflation, Ireland, tariffs, Trade Policy, value | Trump 2.0 administration imposed universal tariffs starting with 25% on Mexico and Canada, followed by Liberation Day with 10% universal tariffs and much higher reciprocal rates including 145%/125% on US/China trade. These tariff rates are the highest since the 1930s and have created massive market volatility and recession concerns. | PTSB.L |
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| 2026 Q1 | Apr 29, 2026 | Weitz Partners III Opportunity Fund | -8.1% | -8.1% | ACN, CRM, DHR, IEX, LBRDK, MSFT, POOL, ROP, SIRI, TMO, TXN, V, VMC | AI, energy, Geopolitical, Long/Short, software, technology, value | View | ||
| 2026 Q1 | Apr 29, 2026 | Weitz Multi Cap Equity Fund | -8.3% | -8.3% | CSGP, DHR, GOOGL, HEI, IR, IT, MSFT, ODFL, RGEN, SIRI, TXN, V | AI, energy, fundamentals, Geopolitical, multi-cap, Portfolio Management, value | View | ||
| 2023 Q1 | Mar 31, 2023 | City Different Investments – Global Equity | 12.8% | -14.1% | AAPL, AMZN, BRK.A, DDS, GOOGL, META, NFLX, NKE, NVDA, PLTR, SIRI, SLB, TDW, VAL | AI, Concentration, Cyclical, energy, technology, Trump, value | Manager discusses AI hype and concentration in tech stocks, comparing current market to dot-com bubble. Notes concerns about commoditization of AI tools and lack of clear profit models, while highlighting Amazon's successful AI implementation for warehouse cost savings. | SIRI SLB AVALX TDW NKE |
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| 2024 Q4 | Feb 15, 2025 | GDS Investments | - | - | AAPL, AMZN, BRK.A, DDS, GOOGL, LLYVA, META, NFLX, NKE, NVDA, PLTR, SIRI, SLB, TDW, VAL | AI, cyclicals, energy, inflation, technology, Trump, value | Manager discusses AI hype and concentration in tech stocks, comparing current environment to dot-com bubble. Notes concerns about commoditization of AI tools and lack of clear profit models, while highlighting Amazon's successful cost-focused AI implementation in warehouses. | SIRI SLB VAL TDW NKE SLB VAL TDW NKE |
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| 2024 Q3 | Oct 30, 2024 | Penn Davis McFarland | - | - | BRK-A, FTRE, SIRI | Biotechnology, Fed policy, rates, Recession, special situations, value | The Federal Reserve lowered interest rates by half a percentage point in September, marking a historic policy shift as they pivot from fighting inflation to supporting employment. The Fed is working to ensure previous rate hikes don't damage the job market further, with bond market signals suggesting economic downturn risks. | SIRI FTRE |
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| 2023 Q3 | Oct 30, 2023 | Penn Davis McFarland | - | - | ATVI, FTRE, LSXMK, MSFT, SIRI | gaming, healthcare, M&A, Macro, spinoffs, value | Initiated new position in Fortrea, a late-stage contract research organization spun out of Labcorp. The company helps drug companies design, run, and manage clinical trials. Management expects EBITDA margins to improve from 9% to mid-to-high teens as duplicate costs are eliminated and infrastructure is built out. | ELV|FTRE|HUM|WTW |
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| 2025 Q4 | Jan 29, 2026 | Weitz Multi Cap Equity Fund | -1.5% | 3.2% | ACN, BRK-B, CDW, CHTR, CMCSA, CSGP, DHR, GOOGL, HEI, IDXX, IEX, IT, KMX, LBRDA, LH, LKQ, META, PRM, SIRI, TECH | healthcare, multi-cap, technology, Telecom, underperformance, value | Google's Gemini AI surpassed expectations with latest release, moving to front of pack among frontier models according to industry benchmarks. Investors questioning value of Gartner's research offerings in rapidly evolving GenAI landscape. Heightened competition continues weighing on broadband investments including Liberty Broadband and Charter Communications. Charter's capital investment cycle beginning to ease, expected to improve free cash flow and support share repurchases at depressed prices. CarMax faces challenging environment with constrained availability and affordability of late model used vehicles. Online competitor Carvana taking share while CarMax's omni-channel investments have yet to deliver improvements, leading to strategic changes and CEO departure. | CHTR KMX PRM |
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| 2025 Q4 | Jan 29, 2026 | Weitz Partners III Opportunity Fund | 0.7% | 3.2% | AMZN, AON, BRK-A, CHTR, DHR, EEFT, GOOGL, GPN, IEX, KMX, LBRDA, LH, MA, META, MSFT, ROP, SIRI, TECH, TMO, V | AI, Biotechnology, contrarian, healthcare, Long/Short, technology, value | The fund owned several companies deemed AI Winners including Alphabet, Microsoft, Amazon and Meta Platforms, averaging roughly 16% of Fund assets in 2025. Google's latest Gemini AI release surpassed expectations with benchmarks showing performance moved to the front of the pack. The fund's deep value stocks averaging roughly 16% of portfolio assets had a disproportionately negative impact on returns in 2025. As value-oriented investors, the managers are comfortable taking contrarian positions but must be clear-eyed about how companies' prospects change. The portfolio's life sciences investments representing roughly 18% of average assets experienced a lost year in 2025. The industry began with pressure on research budgets and heightened scrutiny of healthcare apparatus, reorienting around a new normal before organic growth pickup spurred a rally. | BRK.B PRM CHTR KMX GOOGL |
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| 2024 Q3 | Sep 30, 2024 | Weitz Multi Cap Equity Fund | 10.4% | 16.3% | BRK-A, CHTR, GOOGL, GWRE, LBRDA, LICT, LKQ, META, MLM, PMS, SIRI, VRSN | interest rates, Media, Multi Cap, Quality, technology, value | The fund employs a Quality at a Discount framework as an enduring advantage of their multi-cap investing strategy. They focus on investing in high quality businesses of all sizes, with valuation remaining their North Star for investment decisions. | View | |
| 2024 Q3 | Sep 30, 2024 | Weitz Partners III Opportunity Fund | 9.1% | 14.1% | AMZN, AON, BRK-A, FIS, GOOGL, GPN, IEX, KMX, LBRDA, LBTYA, LH, LYV, META, MSFT, NVDA, PRM, SIRI, SPY, TMO | Broadband, Long/Short, Quality, Rate Cuts, technology, value | The fund focuses on owning high quality businesses trading at discounts to intrinsic value. Liberty Broadband traded at a significant discount to its Charter stake value, and SiriusXM Holdings appears undervalued with investors overly pessimistic about future cash flows at current prices. | View | |
| 2023 Q3 | Aug 11, 2023 | Weitz Large Cap Equity Fund | 7.8% | 13.3% | ADBE, ADI, CHTR, CRM, CSGP, DHR, EFX, FIS, GOOG, KMX, LBRDK, LH, LSXMK, MCHP, META, ORCL, SCHW, SIRI, TMO, VMC | Concentration, large cap, Quality, Resilience, technology, value | The manager emphasizes owning durable, resilient, adaptable businesses that can make their own breaks and don't depend on smooth sailing. This focus on resilience is central to their investment philosophy given the uncertain economic environment and Fed policy impacts. | EFX MCHP |
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| 2023 Q3 | Aug 11, 2023 | Weitz Multi Cap Equity Fund | 10.4% | 16.3% | BKI, CSGP, EFX, FTRE, GOOG, GWRE, ICE, KMX, LBRDA, LH, LICT, LILAK, LKQ, LSXMK, LYV, MACT, META, MLM, PRM, SIRI | Broadband, Media, Multi Cap, Quality, technology, value | The fund emphasizes owning high-quality, durable businesses led by talented management teams capable of navigating uncertain times. They use a Quality at a Discount framework for investing in businesses of all sizes. The portfolio trades at an estimated price-to-value ratio in the upper 70s, suggesting healthy risk-adjusted returns. | EFX |
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| 2023 Q3 | Aug 11, 2023 | Weitz Partners III Opportunity Fund | 9.1% | 14.1% | AMZN, BKI, BRK-B, CCRD, CSGP, FIS, FTRE, GOOG, GS, KMX, LBRDA, LH, LSXMK, LYV, META, MSFT, PRM, QRTEP, SCHW, SIRI | efficiency, Media, Quality, technology, Tracking Stocks, value | The managers emphasize owning high-quality, durable businesses led by talented management teams capable of navigating uncertain times and potentially coming out stronger. They believe companies with competitive advantages, smart and flexible management teams, and solid finances will always find ways to move forward and build business value. | View | |
| 2024 Q2 | Jul 28, 2024 | Weitz Multi Cap Equity Fund | 10.4% | 16.3% | ACIW, AON, BRK-B, CHTR, CSGP, GOOG, GWRE, HEI, IEX, LBRDA, LKQ, LLYVA, LSXMK, LYV, META, ODFL, PRM, SIRI, TXN, VRSN | Logistics, multi-cap, Quality, technology, value | The letter discusses an AI-driven feeding frenzy of tech stocks, with Meta Platforms and Alphabet garnering favor given their position at the vanguard of artificial intelligence development. However, their traditional ad-supported businesses continue to demonstrate strength and drive healthy business value growth. | ODFL |
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| 2024 Q2 | Jul 28, 2024 | Weitz Partners III Opportunity Fund | 9.1% | 14.1% | AAPL, AMZN, AON, BRK-B, CCRD, CSGP, FIS, GOOG, GPN, IEX, KMX, LBRDA, LLYVA, LSXMK, LYV, MA, META, MSFT, NVDA, ODFL, PRM, SIRI, TXN | Long/Short, Mega Cap, Multi Cap, technology, value | AI initiatives have captivated investors' interest as companies like Alphabet, Amazon, and Meta are at the forefront of developing and deploying artificial intelligence in consumer and business applications. While AI development drives investor enthusiasm, these companies' traditional businesses continue to outperform and generate significant cash flow. | View | |
| 2023 Q2 | Jul 20, 2023 | Weitz Partners III Opportunity Fund | 9.1% | 14.1% | AMZN, AON, BRK-B, CHTR, DHR, EEFT, GOOGL, GPN, IEX, KMX, LBRDK, MA, META, MSFT, PMS, ROP, SIRI, TECH, TMO, V | AI, contrarian, large cap, Long/Short, technology, underperformance, value | The fund owned several companies deemed AI Winners including Alphabet, Microsoft, Amazon and Meta Platforms, which averaged roughly 16% of fund assets in 2025. Alphabet was the fund's top performer in both the quarter and year, with the latest Gemini AI release surpassing expectations and moving to the front of the pack on several benchmarks. | LBRDA BRK/A|CSGP|KMX |
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| 2024 Q1 | Apr 25, 2024 | Recurve Capital | - | - | AMT, AWI, CCOI, CVNA, SIRI | Concentration, Cruises, E-Commerce, growth, technology, value | Carvana is positioned as the market-leading pure-play e-commerce used auto retailer with only 1% market share in a large stable market. The company has significant future growth ahead with under-utilized fixed infrastructure that can leverage and grow into with additional labor. Carvana has embedded advantages across multiple dimensions because of its large-scale vertical production and logistics infrastructure. | CCOI AWI CVNA |
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| 2023 Q1 | Mar 31, 2023 | Weitz Partners III Opportunity Fund | 9.1% | 14.1% | AMZN, AON, BRK-B, CHTR, DHR, EEFT, GOOGL, GPN, IEX, KMX, LBRDK, LH, MA, META, MSFT, ROP, SIRI, TECH, TMO, V | AI, healthcare, Long/Short, technology, Telecommunications, value | The fund owned several companies deemed AI Winners including Alphabet, Microsoft, Amazon and Meta Platforms, averaging roughly 16% of fund assets in 2025. Alphabet was the top performer with the latest Gemini AI release surpassing expectations and moving to the front of the pack on several benchmarks. | LBRDA BRK/A|CSGP|KMX |
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| 2024 Q4 | Jan 29, 2025 | Weitz Multi Cap Equity Fund | -0.6% | 15.6% | AIF.TO, BRK-B, DHR, EFX, GOOGL, GWRE, HEI, KMX, LBRDK, LBTYK, MA, META, ODFL, PRM, SIRI, TECH, TXN, V, VRSN | inflation, Multi Cap, rates, small caps, technology, value | Investor enthusiasm around artificial intelligence drove outsized returns on a handful of megacap tech stocks. While the fund stayed true to its investment philosophy and avoided chasing trends, many of their portfolio companies are actively exploring AI applications to enhance their operations and drive long-term growth. | View | |
| 2024 Q4 | Jan 29, 2025 | Weitz Partners III Opportunity Fund | 1.1% | 15.4% | AMZN, BRK-A, CCRD, CHTR, CSGP, DHR, FIS, GOOGL, GPN, LBRDA, MA, META, MSFT, PRM, ROP, SIRI, TECH, TMO, TXN, V | Life Sciences, Long/Short, Megacap, payments, technology, value | Investor enthusiasm around artificial intelligence drove outsized returns on a handful of megacap tech stocks. While the fund stayed true to its investment philosophy and avoided chasing trends, many portfolio companies are actively exploring AI applications to enhance their operations and drive long-term growth. | View | |
| 2023 Q4 | Jan 27, 2024 | Weitz Partners III Opportunity Fund | 9.1% | 14.1% | AMZN, BRK-B, CCRD, CHTR, CSGP, FIS, GOOG, GPN, GS, KMX, LBRDA, LSXMK, META, MKL, MSFT, PRM, QRTEP, ROP, SCHW, SIRI, SPY, V | large cap, Long/Short, Media, payments, technology, value | The fund initiated a new position in Global Payments, a leading provider of payments acceptance services with roughly four million merchant locations worldwide. Despite increased competition in the payments landscape, the managers believe Global Payments is more durable than feared and trades at a compelling valuation. | CGPN.L LBRDA 4IMPRINT CCRD |
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| Date | Pitch Type | Author | Company | Industry | Sub Industry | Bull / Bear | Stock Exchange | Keywords | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2026 | Fund Letters | City Different Investments - Global Equity | Sirius XM Holdings Inc. | Communication Services | Entertainment | Bull | NASDAQ | Berkshire Hathaway, capital allocation, Churn, media, Satellite Radio, shareholder returns, Subscription, Value | View Pitch |
| Apr 13, 2026 | Fund Letters | Pittenger & Anderson | Sirius XM Holdings Inc. | Communication Services | Entertainment | Bull | NASDAQ | Berkshire Hathaway, capital allocation, Low Churn, platform, Satellite Radio, shareholder returns, Subscription | View Pitch |
| Apr 13, 2026 | Fund Letters | Penn Davis McFarland | Sirius XM Holdings Inc | Communication Services | Entertainment | Bull | NASDAQ | Berkshire Hathaway, cash generation, index inclusion, John Malone, Merger Arbitrage, Satellite Radio, Special Situation, Tracking stock | View Pitch |
| Apr 13, 2026 | Fund Letters | GDS Investments | Sirius XM Holdings Inc. | Communication Services | Entertainment | Bull | NASDAQ | Berkshire Hathaway, capital allocation, Low Churn, monetization, platform, Satellite Radio, shareholder returns, Subscription | View Pitch |
| Aug 7, 2025 | Seeking Alpha | Steven Fiorillo | Sirius XM Holdings Inc. | Communication Services | Entertainment | Bull | NASDAQ | — | View Pitch |
| Manager Name | Fund Name | Fund AUM | Invested Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares Owned | Shares Bought / Sold During Quarter | % Bought / Sold During Quarter | % of Shares Outstanding Owned |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Bruce | Bruce & Co. | $322.5M | $1.1M | 0.35% | 55,784 | +0 | +0.00% | 0.0158% |
| Michael Price | Empyrean Capital Partners | $2.7B | $13.9M | 0.52% | 692,775 | -212,848 | -23.50% | 0.1963% |
| Paul Tudor Jones | Tudor Investment Corp | $53.4B | $2.8M | 0.01% | 137,995 | -390,367 | -73.88% | 0.0391% |
| Steven A. Cohen | Point72 Asset Management | $86.8B | $18.9M | 0.02% | 946,100 | -431,151 | -31.31% | 0.2681% |
| Lee Ainslie | Maverick Capital | $9.3B | $5.0M | 0.05% | 248,591 | +98,338 | +65.45% | 0.0704% |
| Ray Dalio | Bridgewater Associates | $27.4B | $1.8M | 0.01% | 88,307 | -138,686 | -61.10% | 0.0250% |
| Dmitry Balyasny | Balyasny Asset Management | $76.6B | $11.6M | 0.02% | 580,841 | +507,950 | +696.86% | 0.1646% |
| Israel Englander | Millennium Management LLC | $233.2B | $7.9M | 0.00% | 395,400 | -87,716 | -26.46% | 0.1120% |
| Aaron Weitman | CastleKnight Management LP | $4.5B | $2.8M | 0.06% | 139,000 | +87,400 | +169.38% | 0.0394% |
| Murray Stahl | Horizon Kinetics | $7.4B | $587,173 | 0.01% | 29,366 | -10,618 | -26.56% | 0.0083% |
| David Siegel & John Overdeck | Two Sigma Investments | $67.5B | $50.4M | 0.07% | 2,518,787 | +585,266 | +30.27% | 0.7138% |
| Cliff Asness | AQR Capital Management | $190.6B | $29.0M | 0.02% | 1,449,947 | -1,332,434 | -47.89% | 0.4109% |
| Mario Gabelli | GAMCO Investors | $10.4B | $8.5M | 0.08% | 424,239 | -38,934 | -8.41% | 0.1202% |
| Wallace Weitz | Weitz Investment Management Inc | $1.7B | $27.7M | 1.64% | 1,384,000 | +0 | +0.00% | 0.3922% |
| Warren Buffett | Berkshire Hathaway | $274.2B | $2.5B | 0.91% | 124,807,117 | +124,807,117 | +100.00% | 35.3672% |
| Bob Wyckoff | Tweedy Browne CO LLC | $1.2B | $602,249 | 0.05% | 30,120 | +4,320 | +16.74% | 0.0085% |
| Richard Kayne & John Anderson | Kayne Anderson Rudnick Investment Management | $37.3B | $8,398 | 0.00% | 420 | +0 | +0.00% | 0.0001% |