Terry Smith profile
Terry Smith profile

Terry Smith

Fundsmith LLP Holdings Strategy: Growth Investor

Terence Smith, the founder, and CEO of Fundsmith has been called "the English Warren Buffett" for his style in growth investing which involves buying shares from established companies. He is an author and he wrote the book β€žInvesting for Growth: How to make money by only buying the best companies in the world – An anthology of investment writingβ€œ. He also wrote some columns for the Financial Times. Terry Smith's investment strategy showcases a diversified and robust portfolio with dominant positions in technology, healthcare, and financial services. His top stock investments include Microsoft Corporation, taking the lead with 12.8% of his portfolio, underscoring a strong belief in this tech giant’s continued growth and innovation. Following closely is Meta Platforms Inc - Ordinary Shares - Class A, comprising 9.8% of his portfolio, reflecting confidence in the social media conglomerate's expansion and ad revenue potential. In the healthcare sector, Stryker Corp. represents 7.6% of Smith's investments, highlighting an interest in medical technologies’ long-term value. Financial services are also emphasized through Visa Inc - Ordinary Shares - Class A, making up 6.3% of the portfolio, indicating trust in digital payments' proliferation. Lastly, Idexx Laboratories, Inc., covering 6.1%, shows an investment inclination towards veterinary diagnostics and software solutions. Collectively, these holdings reveal Terry Smith's strategic bets on sectors positioned for sustained growth, offering valuable insights for potential investors focusing on stocks that have solid foundations in their respective industries.

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Terry Smith Portfolio 2023

Performance

1 Year

+20.92%

3 Years

+13.82%

5 Years

+51.28%

10 years

+202.26%


Sectors

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Trades

  • Microsoft Corporation Microsoft Corporation (MSFT)
  • Sector: Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Services
  • % of Portfolio: 12.7%
  • (Buy) $125.32 ― +226.5% β†’$409.14 (Now)
  • Stryker Corp. Stryker Corp. (SYK)
  • Sector: Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing
  • % of Portfolio: 7.7%
  • (Buy) $127.98 ― +179.4% β†’$357.62 (Now)
  • Idexx Laboratories, Inc. Idexx Laboratories, Inc. (IDXX)
  • Sector: Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing
  • % of Portfolio: 6.0%
  • (Buy) $139.23 ― +304.5% β†’$563.22 (Now)
  • Automatic Data Processing Inc. Automatic Data Processing Inc. (ADP)
  • Sector: Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Services
  • % of Portfolio: 5.5%
  • (Buy) $113.44 ― +115.3% β†’$244.25 (Now)
  • Waters Corp. Waters Corp. (WAT)
  • Sector: Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
  • % of Portfolio: 5.3%
  • (Buy) $165.82 ― +117.7% β†’$361.00 (Now)
  • PepsiCo Inc PepsiCo Inc (PEP)
  • Sector: Soft Drink Manufacturing
  • % of Portfolio: 4.2%
  • (Buy) $109.61 ― +48.8% β†’$163.11 (Now)
  • Procter & Gamble Co. Procter & Gamble Co. (PG)
  • Sector: Soap and Other Detergent Manufacturing
  • % of Portfolio: 3.0%
  • (Buy) $147.49 ― +8.9% β†’$160.62 (Now)
  • Church & Dwight Co., Inc. Church & Dwight Co., Inc. (CHD)
  • Sector: Soap and Other Detergent Manufacturing
  • % of Portfolio: 2.9%
  • (Buy) $87.73 ― +18.7% β†’$104.12 (Now)
  • Otis Worldwide Corp Otis Worldwide Corp (OTIS)
  • Sector: Iron and Steel Forging
  • % of Portfolio: 2.4%
  • (Buy) $73.46 ― +32.0% β†’$96.94 (Now)
  • Fortinet Inc Fortinet Inc (FTNT)
  • Sector: Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Services
  • % of Portfolio: 2.1%
  • (Buy) $45.83 ― +59.4% β†’$73.07 (Now)
  • Apple Inc Apple Inc (AAPL)
  • Sector: Electronic Computer Manufacturing
  • % of Portfolio: 0.9%
  • (Buy) $150.75 ― +12.1% β†’$169.00 (Now)
  • Equifax, Inc. Equifax, Inc. (EFX)
  • Sector: All Other Information Services
  • % of Portfolio: 0.5%
  • (Buy) $119.27 ― +127.2% β†’$270.95 (Now)
  • Verisign Inc. Verisign Inc. (VRSN)
  • Sector: Custom Computer Programming Services
  • % of Portfolio: 0.5%
  • (Buy) $183.71 ― +4.9% β†’$192.65 (Now)
  • Verisk Analytics Inc Verisk Analytics Inc (VRSK)
  • Sector: Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Services
  • % of Portfolio: 0.5%
  • (Buy) $136.80 ― +72.6% β†’$236.14 (Now)
  • MSCI Inc MSCI Inc (MSCI)
  • Sector: Miscellaneous Financial Investment Activities
  • % of Portfolio: 0.4%
  • (Buy) $175.16 ― +214.1% β†’$550.17 (Now)
  • Graco Inc. Graco Inc. (GGG)
  • Sector: Pump and Pumping Equipment Manufacturing
  • % of Portfolio: 0.4%
  • (Buy) $74.04 ― +26.3% β†’$93.51 (Now)
  • Qualys Inc Qualys Inc (QLYS)
  • Sector: Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Services
  • % of Portfolio: 0.4%
  • (Buy) $105.40 ― +59.3% β†’$167.90 (Now)
  • Clorox Co. Clorox Co. (CLX)
  • Sector: Polish and Other Sanitation Good Manufacturing
  • % of Portfolio: 0.4%
  • (Buy) $133.32 ― +15.3% β†’$153.77 (Now)
  • Idex Corporation Idex Corporation (IEX)
  • Sector: Pump and Pumping Equipment Manufacturing
  • % of Portfolio: 0.4%
  • (Buy) $213.93 ― +11.6% β†’$238.73 (Now)
  • Exponent Inc. Exponent Inc. (EXPO)
  • Sector: Payroll Services
  • % of Portfolio: 0.3%
  • (Buy) $94.05 ― -14.1% β†’$80.82 (Now)
  • Cognex Corp. Cognex Corp. (CGNX)
  • Sector: Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables
  • % of Portfolio: 0.3%
  • (Buy) $51.08 ― -19.9% β†’$40.92 (Now)
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Metrics

Performance

1 Year

+20.92%

3 Years

+13.82%

5 Years

+51.28%

10 years

+202.26%

Averaged Ratio's of Portfolio Stocks

  • Market Cap: $712 Billion
  • Dividend Yield 1.13 %
  • Beta 0.9688
  • P/E Ratio 33.06
  • Negative P/E Ratio -1.86
  • Profit Margin 23.48%
  • PEG 158.33
  • Price to Sales Ratio 8.09
  • Price to Book Ratio 1.27
  • Enterprise Value to EBIT: 27.28
  • Enterprise Value to Revenue 8.17
  • Total Debt to Enterprise Value 0.08
  • Debt to Equity -0.6224
  • Quarterly Earnings Growth (YoY) -
  • Return on Equity -9.41%
  • Return on Assets 14.55%
  • Return on Invested Capital 29.16%


About Terry Smith

Terence Smith, the founder, and CEO of Fundsmith has been called "the English Warren Buffett" for his style in growth investing which involves buying shares from established companies. He is an author and he wrote the book β€žInvesting for Growth: How to make money by only buying the best companies in the world – An anthology of investment writingβ€œ. He also wrote some columns for the Financial Times. Terry Smith's investment strategy showcases a diversified and robust portfolio with dominant positions in technology, healthcare, and financial services. His top stock investments include Microsoft Corporation, taking the lead with 12.8% of his portfolio, underscoring a strong belief in this tech giant’s continued growth and innovation. Following closely is Meta Platforms Inc - Ordinary Shares - Class A, comprising 9.8% of his portfolio, reflecting confidence in the social media conglomerate's expansion and ad revenue potential. In the healthcare sector, Stryker Corp. represents 7.6% of Smith's investments, highlighting an interest in medical technologies’ long-term value. Financial services are also emphasized through Visa Inc - Ordinary Shares - Class A, making up 6.3% of the portfolio, indicating trust in digital payments' proliferation. Lastly, Idexx Laboratories, Inc., covering 6.1%, shows an investment inclination towards veterinary diagnostics and software solutions. Collectively, these holdings reveal Terry Smith's strategic bets on sectors positioned for sustained growth, offering valuable insights for potential investors focusing on stocks that have solid foundations in their respective industries.



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