The new issue of the Graham & Doddsville Newsletter for winter just came out several days ago. The newsletter is compiled quarterly by the students of Columbia Business School. This new issue features Mason Hawkins of Southeastern Asset Management. Mason Hawkins is a noted value investor who manages over $30 billion in assets currently. Hawkins also manages the Long Leaf Partners Fund. Another value fund that has produced market beating results for many years.
His top ten holdings in his domestic equity fund are
| As of 12/31/09 | ||
| DIRECTV | satellite broadcaster | 10.8% |
| Chesapeake Energy | natural gas exploration & production | 8.2% |
| Dell | information technology | 7.6% |
| Walt Disney | entertainment and broadcasting | 6.8% |
| Pioneer Natural Resources | oil & gas exploration & production | 5.2% |
| Yum! Brands | franchisor/owner-Taco Bell, KFC, Pizza Hut | 5.0% |
| Philips | electronics, medical, & lighting | 4.7% |
| NipponKoa | Japanese non-life insurance | 4.5% |
| Liberty Media Interactive | tv, internet, & catalog retail | 4.4% |
| Cemex | cement company | 4.3% |
| Total | 61.5% |
The newsletter also contains an interview from some of the managers of Tweedy Browne, One of the original value funds that traces its roots back to the days of Benjamin Graham
Below is the link to the newsletter. Enjoy!
Graham & Dodd Newsletter
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