- Chou’s 13F portfolio value decreased from $298M to $223M during the quarter.
- Chou increased Sears Hometown & Outlet (SHOS) while decreasing Sanofi (SNY).
- Berkshire Hathaway at ~21% of the portfolio is the largest position.
Francis
Chou’s Chou Associates portfolio value decreased ~25% from $298M to $223M during
the quarter. The portfolio continues to be very concentrated with just 25
positions. Below is a summary:
1. Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A): The ~21%
portfolio position is the largest 13F equity stake. The last major activity was
a 50% reduction in Q1 2016 at prices between $187,000 and $214,000. The stock
is now at $305,960.
2. Resolute Forest Products (RFP): The ~18%
RFP position has been in the portfolio since 2010 (Abitibibowater at the time)
and the cost-basis is much higher compared to the current price. Q2 2013 saw a
one-third increase at prices between $13 and $16. The five quarters through Q1
2016 also saw a ~20% combined increase at progressively lower prices between $4
and $19. The stock is now at $7.78. There was a ~7% trimming in Q4 2017 while
last quarter saw a similar increase.
3. Bausch Health (BHC) previously Valeant: BHC
was the largest position at ~15% of the portfolio as of Q3 2017. The original
position was from Q1 2016 at prices between $26 and $102 and increased by ~48%
the following quarter at prices between $19 and $36. There was another ~35%
increase in Q4 2016 at prices between $13.50 and $24.50 and that was followed
with a ~20% increase the following quarter at prices between $10.50 and $17. Q2
2017 saw another ~30% increase at prices between $8.50 and $17.30. The stake
was almost eliminated in Q4 2017 at prices between $11 and $22. The position
was rebuilt in Q1 2018 at prices between $15 and $24. It is currently the third
largest position at ~14% of the portfolio. The stock currently trades at $24.16.
Chou realized losses and rebuilt the stake at lower prices.
Below
is a spreadsheet that highlights the changes to the portfolio as of Q4 2018.
Please check out our previous update to have an idea on how the
portfolio is progressing:
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