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’. This week we’ll take a look at:
Medtronic Plc (MDT)
One of the largest medical-device companies, Medtronic develops and manufactures therapeutic medical devices for chronic diseases. Its portfolio includes pacemakers, defibrillators, heart valves, stents, insulin pumps, spinal fixation devices, neurovascular products, advanced energy, and surgical tools. The company markets its products to healthcare institutions and physicians in the United States and overseas. Foreign sales account for roughly 50% of the company’s total sales.
A quick look at the price chart below for the company shows us that the stock is down 11.44% in the past twelve months.
Source: Google Finance
Superinvestors who recently bought, or continue to hold the stock, according to their latest 13Fs include:
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Jean-Marie Eveillard – 9,415,156
Rich Pzena – 7,669,192
Ken Fisher – 4,928,423
Cliff Asness – 1,346,230
Ken Griffin – 755,877
Ray Dalio – 680,227
Steve Cohen – 10,580
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