Chris Hohn, Terry Smith, Josh Tarasoff, Michael Burry, and Thomas Russo talk about recent stock market gains, their well-performing portfolios including Netflix and Amazon, investment philosophies of Smith and Hone, the sale of Spotify's position, and an analysis of Russo's conservative portfolio holdings.
Terry Smith's investment philosophy centers around quality and strong fundamentals, focusing on high-quality companies with persistently high returns on capital employed (ROCE).
Chris Hohn manages a concentrated portfolio with a high level of concentration, investing in high-quality companies with persistently high ROCE and recently making additions to Brookfield Corp. and Marco Group.
Michael Burry's investment style targets companies with low valuations and is characterized by frequent buying and selling, recently adding to companies such as Booking Holdings, Nextstar Media Group, Alibaba, and JD.
Deep dives
Terry Smith's Portfolio and Investment Strategy
Terry Smith focuses on investing in high-quality companies with persistently high returns on capital employed (ROCE). Some of the companies in his portfolio include Microsoft, Meta, Philip Morris, ADP, and Visa. Smith recently sold his entire stake in Estee Lauder and added to his position in Marriott. His investment philosophy centers around quality and strong fundamentals.
Chris Hone's Concentrated Portfolio
Chris Hone manages a $28 billion portfolio with a total of nine holdings, demonstrating a high level of concentration. He invests in high-quality companies with a focus on persistently high ROCE. His portfolio includes GE, Canadian Pacific, Kansas City Southern, Canadian National Railway, Visa, S&P Global, Moody's, Google, and Thermo Fisher Scientific. Hone recently sold his entire stake in Microsoft and made additions to Brookfield Corp. and Marco Group.
Josh Terasoff's Portfolio Adjustments
Josh Terasoff manages a $300 million portfolio with a concentrated approach. He recently sold his entire position in Spotify, possibly due to valuation concerns. Terasoff made additions to Marco Group, Brookfield Corp., and Alphabet. His portfolio primarily consists of Amazon, Brookfield Corp., Marco Group, Alphabet, Berford Capital, and Spotify.
Michael Burry's Complex Trading Activity
Michael Burry's trading activity is difficult to emulate due to frequent buying and selling. He recently made significant changes, selling out of numerous positions and adding to companies like Booking Holdings, Nextstar Media Group, Alibaba, and JD. Burry's investment style often focuses on companies with low valuations and targets those that are overlooked by others.
Thomas Russo's Conservative Approach
Thomas Russo manages a $9 billion portfolio with a conservative and long-term mindset. He invests in companies with significant cash flows and stable business models. His top holdings include Berkshire Hathaway, Google, MasterCard, and Nestle. Russo maintains a defensive position with a focus on resilient, wide-moat companies.