As part of the weekly research here at The Acquirer’s Multiple we’re always interested in investing gurus who hold the same stocks that appear in our Acquirer’s Multiple Stock Screeners, based on their latest 13F’s. Investors such as Warren Buffett, Joel Greenblatt, Carl Icahn, Jim Simons, Prem Watsa, Jeremy Grantham, Seth Klarman, Ray Dalio, and Howard Marks.
While doing this research we’ve also uncovered a number of common stocks that investing gurus have recently bought, or continuing to hold in their portfolios, according to their latest 13f’s. So we’re now providing a new weekly feature article called ‘One Stock Superinvestors Are Buying Or Holding’. This week we’ll take a look at:
Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE: MRK)
Merck makes pharmaceutical products to treat several conditions in a number of therapeutic areas, including cardiometabolic disease, cancer, and infections. Within cancer, the firm’s immuno-oncology platform is growing as a major contributor to overall sales. The company also has a substantial vaccine business, with treatments to prevent hepatitis B and pediatric diseases as well as HPV and shingles. Additionally, Merck sells animal health-related drugs. From a geographical perspective, close to 40% of the firm’s sales are generated in the United States.
A quick look at the price chart below for Merck shows us that the stock is down 7.5% in the past twelve months.
(Source: Morningstar)
Superinvestors who recently bought, or continue to hold Merck stock include:
(Shares)
Ken Fisher – 9,858,241
Jeremy Grantham – 3,280,683
Israel Englander – 1,027,602
Charles Brandes – 1,000,518
Jim Simons – 507,434
Mario Gabelli – 192,075
Prem Watsa – 172,900
Joel Greenblatt – 169,554
Chris Bloomstran – 44,073
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