Insights from the Latest 13F Filing for Q1 2024
Francis Chou (Trades, Portfolio), a renowned value investor and the fund manager of Chou America Mutual Funds, has once again demonstrated his investment acumen in the first quarter of 2024. Starting his career in Canada with a modest beginning, Chou has built a reputation over the decades for his deep value investment philosophy, heavily influenced by Benjamin Graham. His approach focuses on long-term gains through investments in undervalued stocks, emphasizing strong balance sheets and potential for future growth.
Summary of New Buys
Francis Chou (Trades, Portfolio) strategically expanded his portfolio by adding two new stocks during this period. Notably, he invested in:
- Liberty SiriusXM Group (LSXMK, Financial), purchasing 15,032 shares. This addition makes up 0.51% of his portfolio, with a total value of $456,540 million.
- Imperial Oil Ltd (IMO, Financial), acquiring 5,000 shares, which represents about 0.4% of the portfolio, valued at $352,550 million.
Portfolio Overview
As of the first quarter of 2024, Francis Chou (Trades, Portfolio)'s investment portfolio includes 18 stocks. His major holdings are concentrated in several key sectors, reflecting a diverse range of industries. The portfolio is heavily weighted with 58.22% in Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK.A, Financial), followed by significant positions in Bausch Health Companies Inc (BHC, Financial), Ally Financial Inc (ALLY, Financial), Synchrony Financial (SYF, Financial), and Citigroup Inc (C, Financial). These investments span across various industries including Financial Services, Healthcare, Industrials, Consumer Cyclical, Communication Services, Technology, Energy, and Basic Materials.
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