C.T. Fitzpatrick Vulcan Value Partners
C.T. Fitzpatrick is the founder of Vulcan Value Partners, a firm that seeks high-quality businesses when they trade at discounts to estimated intrinsic value. Vulcan is known for a disciplined appraisal process and a willingness to hold cash when bargains are scarce. The firm’s equities strategies are widely followed in quality-value circles.
Top Buys
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Marriott International
MAR
|
+$226M |
| 2 |
Meta Platforms (Facebook)
META
|
+$165M |
| 3 |
Credit Acceptance
CACC
|
+$144M |
| 4 |
Mastercard
MA
|
+$124M |
| 5 |
Hilton Worldwide
HLT
|
+$108M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Qorvo
QRVO
|
+$326M |
| 2 |
Skyworks Solutions
SWKS
|
+$242M |
| 3 |
Parker-Hannifin
PH
|
+$238M |
| 4 |
NVIDIA
NVDA
|
+$217M |
| 5 |
AXIS Capital
AXS
|
+$181M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technology | 26.28% |
| 2 | Financials | 23.37% |
| 3 | Consumer Discretionary | 16.31% |
| 4 | Healthcare | 13.58% |
| 5 | Communication Services | 9.17% |
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C.T. Fitzpatrick's Q4 2019 Portfolio in Review
As of Q4 2019, C.T. Fitzpatrick held 60 positions worth $13B, up 10% from $11.8B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 55% of the portfolio.
C.T. Fitzpatrick withdrew a net $769M in Q4 2019, closing 6 positions and reducing 24 holdings. Its most notable exit was Resideo Technologies, an estimated $120M position sold in full.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Technology at 26% of assets, down from 26% a quarter earlier, followed by Financials and Consumer Discretionary.
Against the trend, C.T. Fitzpatrick opened a new position in Credit Acceptance worth $144M.
- C.T. Fitzpatrick's largest Q4 2019 buy was Credit Acceptance: 326,037 shares worth $144M.
- C.T. Fitzpatrick added most to Marriott International in Q4 2019, an estimated $226M increase.
- C.T. Fitzpatrick's biggest Q4 2019 reduction was Qorvo, cutting an estimated $326M.
- C.T. Fitzpatrick fully exited Resideo Technologies in Q4 2019, selling an estimated $120M.
- C.T. Fitzpatrick's ten largest holdings make up 55% of its $13B portfolio in Q4 2019.
- C.T. Fitzpatrick opened 10 new positions and closed 6 in Q4 2019.
- C.T. Fitzpatrick's portfolio value rose 10% quarter-over-quarter to $13B.
Based on Vulcan Value Partners's 13F filing for Q4 2019, filed 14 Feb 2020.