Exploring the Investment Strategies of a Renowned Value Investor

Joel Greenblatt (Trades, Portfolio) recently submitted the 13F filing for the first quarter of 2025, providing insights into his investment moves during this period. Known for the invention of Magic Formula Investing, and founder of the New York Securities Auction Corporation (NYSAC), Greenblatt is founder and managing partner of Gotham Asset Management, LLC. He is the author of two investment books, including "The Little Book that Beats the Market." He is also an Adjunct Professor with Columbia Business School. Greenblatt tries to find cheap and good companies. He looks for value with a catalyst, so nice things happen sooner. Greenblatt likes special situations, and thinks that they are simply different places to find cheap stocks. In his own hedge fund, Greenblatt uses the basic principals in the Magic Formula: Look for high ROC and high earnings yield. He tries to figure out what "normalized earnings" will be 3-4 years into the future. Greenblatt makes sure the stock is very cheap based on normalized earnings. You can view the Magic Formula Stocks on the following page: Magic Formula Stocks

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Summary of New Buy

Joel Greenblatt (Trades, Portfolio) added a total of 268 stocks, among them:

The most significant addition was Millrose Properties Inc (NYSE:MRP), with 643,790 shares, accounting for 0.14% of the portfolio and a total value of $17,066,870 million. The second largest addition to the portfolio was Intuitive Machines Inc (NASDAQ:LUNR), consisting of 2,112,674 shares, representing approximately 0.13% of the portfolio, with a total value of $15,739,420. The third largest addition was CRH PLC (NYSE:CRH), with 147,965 shares, accounting for 0.11% of the portfolio and a total value of $13,016,480.

Key Position Increases

Joel Greenblatt (Trades, Portfolio) also increased stakes in a total of 782 stocks, among them:

The most notable increase was SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY), with an additional 912,333 shares, bringing the total to 3,296,351 shares. This adjustment represents a significant 38.27% increase in share count, a 4.26% impact on the current portfolio, with a total value of $1,843,945,790. The second largest increase was Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:AMZN), with an additional 372,430 shares, bringing the total to 722,121. This adjustment represents a significant 106.5% increase in share count, with a total value of $137,390,740.

Summary of Sold Out

Joel Greenblatt (Trades, Portfolio) completely exited 148 holdings in the first quarter of 2025, as detailed below:

Story Continues

Sonoco Products Co (NYSE:SON): Joel Greenblatt (Trades, Portfolio) sold all 242,315 shares, resulting in a -0.11% impact on the portfolio. Acadia Healthcare Co Inc (NASDAQ:ACHC): Joel Greenblatt (Trades, Portfolio) liquidated all 157,461 shares, causing a -0.06% impact on the portfolio.

Key Position Reduces

Joel Greenblatt (Trades, Portfolio) also reduced positions in 449 stocks. The most significant changes include:

Reduced ConocoPhillips (NYSE:COP) by 231,425 shares, resulting in a -78.96% decrease in shares and a -0.22% impact on the portfolio. The stock traded at an average price of $99.73 during the quarter and has returned -3.43% over the past 3 months and -5.50% year-to-date. Reduced Dominion Energy Inc (NYSE:D) by 328,432 shares, resulting in a -67.29% reduction in shares and a -0.17% impact on the portfolio. The stock traded at an average price of $55 during the quarter and has returned 0.19% over the past 3 months and 3.41% year-to-date.

Portfolio Overview

At the first quarter of 2025, Joel Greenblatt (Trades, Portfolio)'s portfolio included 1,542 stocks, with top holdings including 15.39% in SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY), 4.07% in Gotham Enhanced 500 ETF (GSPY), 1.93% in NVIDIA Corp (NASDAQ:NVDA), 1.47% in Apple Inc (NASDAQ:AAPL), and 1.28% in iShares Core S&P 500 ETF (IVV).Joel Greenblatt's Strategic Moves: SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust Takes Center Stage with 4.26% Portfolio Impact

The holdings are mainly concentrated in all 11 industries: Technology, Industrials, Consumer Cyclical, Healthcare, Financial Services, Consumer Defensive, Communication Services, Real Estate, Basic Materials, Energy, and Utilities.Joel Greenblatt's Strategic Moves: SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust Takes Center Stage with 4.26% Portfolio Impact

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