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Yacktman

Yacktman Asset Management Holdings Strategy: Value Investor, Long Term Investor

After graduating from Harvard Business School, Donald Yacktman began his investment career in 1968 at Stein Roe and Farnham. After 14 years as a portfolio manager, he left to go to Vincent Chesley's firm. He was so successful that he got Morningstar’s award best portfolio manager 1991. Yacktman founded the company Yacktman Asset Management in 1992 and his son Stephen joined a year later. Since then his son has increasingly taken on responsibility for managing it. In 1999 they became equal partners in the company. Their strategy is to look for stocks that are sustainable for a very long time, they call it "Risk Adjusted Forward Returns". They look at the growth rate, profitability, and reinvestment rates to determine probabilities for future returns. Donald Yacktman's investment portfolio showcases his strategic picks across various sectors, signaling a diversified approach to maximization and wealth growth. Leading his top investments is Canadian Natural Resources Ltd., taking up 9.7% of his portfolio, emphasizing a strong belief in energy sector profitability. Following closely is Microsoft Corporation, accounting for 6.1% of the portfolio, indicating confidence in technology and software innovation as key drivers of future gains. Alphabet Inc - Ordinary Shares - Class C, represents 4.7%, suggesting an investment inclination towards companies with dominant internet presence and digital advertising prowess. U-Haul Holding Company - Ordinary Shares - Series N at 4.3% highlights a preference for steady-eddy industries known for resilience in various economic climates. Lastly, News Corp - Ordinary Shares - Class A holds 4.0% of the portfolio, pointing towards a strategy that values media and publishing sectors' potential for steady cash flows and growth. This composition reflects Donald Yacktman’s methodical investment philosophy, favoring a mix of high-growth tech stocks alongside stable, traditional businesses poised for consistent performance.

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Yacktman Portfolio 2023

Performance

1 Year

+14.16%

3 Years

-11.36%

5 Years

+33.96%

10 years

+107.28%

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Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. ^(CNQ)
Sector: Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction
% of Portfolio: 9.7%
^(Buy) $31.49 ― +129.0% →$72.12 ^(Now)

Last trade: Q4 2023 ^{Sold 1.0% shares}

Microsoft Corporation ^(MSFT)
Sector: Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Services
% of Portfolio: 6.0%
^(Buy) $27.99 ― +1361.8% →$409.14 ^(Now)

Last trade: Q4 2023 ^{Sold 7.7% shares}

Alphabet Inc - Ordinary Shares - Class C ^(GOOG)
Sector: All Other Telecommunications
% of Portfolio: 4.6%
^(Buy) $59.47 ― +127.4% →$135.24 ^(Now)

Last trade: Q4 2023 ^{Sold 7.6% shares}

U-Haul Holding Company - Ordinary Shares - Series N ^(UHAL.B)
Sector: General Freight Trucking, Local
% of Portfolio: 4.4%
^(Buy) $54.98 ― +19.8% →$65.86 ^(Now)

Last trade: Q4 2023 ^{Sold 0.1% shares}

News Corp - Ordinary Shares - Class A ^(NWSA)
Sector: Television Broadcasting
% of Portfolio: 3.9%
^(Buy) $13.53 ― +93.2% →$26.14 ^(Now)

Last trade: Q4 2023 ^{Sold 1.1% shares}

Charles Schwab Corp. ^(SCHW)
Sector: Investment Banking and Securities Dealing
% of Portfolio: 3.9%
^(Buy) $58.22 ― +17.1% →$68.19 ^(Now)

Last trade: Q4 2023 ^{Sold 0.6% shares}

PepsiCo Inc ^(PEP)
Sector: Soft Drink Manufacturing
% of Portfolio: 3.7%
^(Buy) $71.84 ― +127.0% →$163.11 ^(Now)

Last trade: Q4 2023 ^{Sold 0.8% shares}

Procter & Gamble Co. ^(PG)
Sector: Soap and Other Detergent Manufacturing
% of Portfolio: 3.6%
^(Buy) $66.45 ― +141.7% →$160.62 ^(Now)

Last trade: Q4 2023 ^{Sold 5.1% shares}

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp. - Ordinary Shares - Class A ^(CTSH)
Sector: Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Services
% of Portfolio: 3.6%
^(Buy) $65.85 ― +17.6% →$77.46 ^(Now)

Last trade: Q4 2023 ^{Sold 3.4% shares}

Reliance Inc. ^(RS)
Sector: Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy Manufacturing
% of Portfolio: 3.5%
^(Buy) $157.65 ― +104.2% →$321.98 ^(Now)

Last trade: Q4 2023 ^{Sold 1.5% shares}

Diamondback Energy Inc ^(FANG)
Sector: Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction
% of Portfolio: 2.5%
^(Buy) $128.24 ― +42.6% →$182.81 ^(Now)

Last trade: Q4 2023 ^{Increased shares by 4.5%}

Berkshire Hathaway Inc. - Ordinary Shares - Class B ^(BRK.B)
Sector: Offices of Other Holding Companies
% of Portfolio: 2.5%
^(Buy) $224.72 ― +79.1% →$402.39 ^(Now)

Last trade: Q4 2023 ^{Sold 1.3% shares}

Pioneer Natural Resources Co. ^(PXD)
Sector: Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction
% of Portfolio: 2.4%
^(Buy) $223.03 ― +8.2% →$241.38 ^(Now)

Last trade: Q4 2023 ^{Sold 12.6% shares}

Ingredion Inc ^(INGR)
Sector: Wet Corn Milling
% of Portfolio: 2.3%
^(Buy) $79.64 ― +46.0% →$116.29 ^(Now)

Last trade: Q4 2023 ^{Sold 0.4% shares}

State Street Corp. ^(STT)
Sector: Securities and Commodity Exchanges
% of Portfolio: 2.2%
^(Buy) $55.02 ― +31.3% →$72.25 ^(Now)

Last trade: Q4 2023 ^{Sold 1.8% shares}

Olin Corp. ^(OLN)
Sector: Other Chemical and Allied Products Merchant Wholesalers
% of Portfolio: 2.2%
^(Buy) $53.18 ― +7.7% →$57.30 ^(Now)

Last trade: Q4 2023 ^{Sold 0.8% shares}

Johnson & Johnson ^(JNJ)
Sector: Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing
% of Portfolio: 2.2%
^(Buy) $65.84 ― +141.3% →$158.87 ^(Now)

Last trade: Q4 2023 ^{Sold 0.4% shares}

Fox Corporation - Ordinary Shares - Class B ^(FOX)
Sector: Television Broadcasting
% of Portfolio: 2.0%
^(Buy) $34.97 ― -25.3% →$26.11 ^(Now)

Last trade: Q4 2023 ^{Sold 1.4% shares}

EOG Resources, Inc. ^(EOG)
Sector: Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction
% of Portfolio: 1.9%
^(Buy) $114.49 ― +2.9% →$117.85 ^(Now)

Last trade: Q4 2023 ^{Increased shares by 4.8%}

Bank Of New York Mellon Corp ^(BK)
Sector: Securities and Commodity Exchanges
% of Portfolio: 1.9%
^(Buy) $24.82 ― +124.5% →$55.73 ^(Now)

Last trade: Q4 2023 ^{Sold 0.4% shares}

Conoco Phillips ^(COP)
Sector: Petroleum Refineries
% of Portfolio: 1.8%
^(Buy) $54.82 ― +105.7% →$112.74 ^(Now)

Last trade: Q4 2023 ^{Sold 0.3% shares}

Anthem Inc ^(ANTM)
Sector: Direct Health and Medical Insurance Carriers
% of Portfolio: 1.7%
^(Buy) $125.03 ― +286.0% →$482.58 ^(Now)

Last trade: Q4 2023 ^{Sold 0.4% shares}

Northrop Grumman Corp. ^(NOC)
Sector: Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing
% of Portfolio: 1.7%
^(Buy) $303.41 ― +50.4% →$456.40 ^(Now)