Exploring the Latest 13F Filing for Q1 2025

Jeff Auxier (Trades, Portfolio) recently submitted the 13F filing for the first quarter of 2025, providing insights into his investment moves during this period. Jeff Auxier (Trades, Portfolio) is the founder and CEO of Auxier Asset Management as well as the manager of the Auxier Focus Fund. The firm manages the Auxier Focus Fund as well as separate managed accounts for clients. Auxier's strategy is to look for compelling, undervalued companies that ideally exhibit the following attributes: strong or improving fundamentals, consistency in operating results, a substantial advantage over competition (strong franchise), a demonstrated ability to earn high rates of return on capital, understandable products, honest, competent and shareholder-oriented management, intelligent capital allocation policies, generates substantial free cash flow with nominal mandatory capital requirements, a strong balance sheet and financial flexibility. The investment candidates are then screened to determine what price represents good value with acceptable, low risk and the potential for above average returns.

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Summary of New Buy

Jeff Auxier (Trades, Portfolio) added a total of 7 stocks, among them:

The most significant addition was FTAI Aviation Ltd (NASDAQ:FTAI), with 6,000 shares, accounting for 0.1% of the portfolio and a total value of $666,180. The second largest addition to the portfolio was Celsius Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:CELH), consisting of 7,475 shares, representing approximately 0.04% of the portfolio, with a total value of $266,260. The third largest addition was Devon Energy Corp (NYSE:DVN), with 7,450 shares, accounting for 0.04% of the portfolio and a total value of $278,630.

Key Position Increases

Jeff Auxier (Trades, Portfolio) also increased stakes in a total of 24 stocks, among them:

The most notable increase was Apple Inc (NASDAQ:AAPL), with an additional 2,570 shares, bringing the total to 29,522 shares. This adjustment represents a significant 9.54% increase in share count, a 0.09% impact on the current portfolio, with a total value of $6,557,720. The second largest increase was Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:AMZN), with an additional 2,420 shares, bringing the total to 8,585. This adjustment represents a significant 39.25% increase in share count, with a total value of $1,633,380.

Summary of Sold Out

Jeff Auxier (Trades, Portfolio) completely exited 6 of the holdings in the first quarter of 2025, as detailed below:

Ulta Beauty Inc (NASDAQ:ULTA): Jeff Auxier (Trades, Portfolio) sold all 1,168 shares, resulting in a -0.08% impact on the portfolio. Applied Materials Inc (NASDAQ:AMAT): Jeff Auxier (Trades, Portfolio) liquidated all 1,283 shares, causing a -0.03% impact on the portfolio.

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Key Position Reduces

Jeff Auxier (Trades, Portfolio) also reduced positions in 85 stocks. The most significant changes include:

Reduced The Cigna Group (NYSE:CI) by 6,507 shares, resulting in a -24.66% decrease in shares and a -0.28% impact on the portfolio. The stock traded at an average price of $301.26 during the quarter and has returned 4.46% over the past 3 months and 10.58% year-to-date. Reduced Mastercard Inc (NYSE:MA) by 1,425 shares, resulting in a -3.71% reduction in shares and a -0.12% impact on the portfolio. The stock traded at an average price of $544.39 during the quarter and has returned 1.97% over the past 3 months and 9.53% year-to-date.

Portfolio Overview

At the first quarter of 2025, Jeff Auxier (Trades, Portfolio)'s portfolio included 172 stocks, with top holdings including 5.67% in Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:MSFT), 5% in Philip Morris International Inc (NYSE:PM), 4.99% in UnitedHealth Group Inc (NYSE:UNH), 3.63% in The Kroger Co (NYSE:KR), and 3.02% in Mastercard Inc (NYSE:MA).

The holdings are mainly concentrated in 10 of all the 11 industries: Consumer Defensive, Financial Services, Healthcare, Technology, Consumer Cyclical, Communication Services, Industrials, Energy, Basic Materials, and Real Estate.Jeff Auxier's Strategic Moves: A Closer Look at The Cigna Group and More

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