Exploring the Latest 13F Filing and Investment Strategies

Manning & Napier Group, LLC (Trades, Portfolio) recently submitted its 13F filing for the first quarter of 2025, offering a glimpse into its strategic investment decisions. Manning & Napier (NYSE: MN) is renowned for providing a wide array of investment solutions, including separately managed accounts, mutual funds, and collective investment trust funds. Founded in 1970, the firm has built a reputation for its proprietary bottom-up investment process, which combines both company-specific and macroeconomic research. This approach allows the firm to construct diversified portfolios tailored to the needs of high-net-worth individuals and institutions. Manning & Napier's commitment to addressing client-specific challenges through customized solutions has been a cornerstone of its success for over five decades.

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Summary of New Buy

Manning & Napier Group, LLC (Trades, Portfolio) added a total of 26 stocks, among them:

• The most significant addition was Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc (NYSE:CMG), with 2,547,149 shares, accounting for 1.58% of the portfolio and a total value of $127.89 million.
• The second largest addition to the portfolio was CDW Corp (NASDAQ:CDW), consisting of 467,416 shares, representing approximately 0.92% of the portfolio, with a total value of $74.91 million.
• The third largest addition was $Danaher Corp(DHR-W)$ (NYSE:DHR), with 351,251 shares, accounting for 0.89% of the portfolio and a total value of $72.01 million.

Key Position Increases

Manning & Napier Group, LLC (Trades, Portfolio) also increased stakes in a total of 75 stocks, among them:

• The most notable increase was Heico Corp (NYSE:HEI.A), with an additional 321,096 shares, bringing the total to 393,452 shares. This adjustment represents a significant 443.77% increase in share count, a 0.83% impact on the current portfolio, with a total value of $83.01 million.
• The second largest increase was NVIDIA Corp (NASDAQ:NVDA), with an additional 609,721 shares, bringing the total to 1,190,153. This adjustment represents a significant 105.05% increase in share count, with a total value of $128.99 million.

Summary of Sold Out

Manning & Napier Group, LLC (Trades, Portfolio) completely exited 12 holdings in the first quarter of 2025, as detailed below:

• Applied Materials Inc (NASDAQ:AMAT): Manning & Napier Group, LLC (Trades, Portfolio) sold all 627,125 shares, resulting in a -1.16% impact on the portfolio.
• Northrop Grumman Corp (NYSE:NOC): Manning & Napier Group, LLC (Trades, Portfolio) liquidated all 192,850 shares, causing a -1.03% impact on the portfolio.

Key Position Reduces

Manning & Napier Group, LLC (Trades, Portfolio) also reduced positions in 179 stocks. The most significant changes include:

• Reduced Electronic Arts Inc (NASDAQ:EA) by 877,811 shares, resulting in a -99.82% decrease in shares and a -1.47% impact on the portfolio. The stock traded at an average price of $135.03 during the quarter and has returned 2.33% over the past 3 months and -0.43% year-to-date.
• Reduced Evergy Inc (NASDAQ:EVRG) by 1,912,471 shares, resulting in a -99.61% reduction in shares and a -1.34% impact on the portfolio. The stock traded at an average price of $65.44 during the quarter and has returned 9.43% over the past 3 months and 11.78% year-to-date.

Portfolio Overview

At the first quarter of 2025, Manning & Napier Group, LLC (Trades, Portfolio)'s portfolio included 287 stocks. The top holdings included 4.06% in Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:META), 3.31% in Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:MSFT), 2.99% in Mastercard Inc (NYSE:MA), 2.82% in Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:AMZN), and 2.8% in Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:GOOGL).

The holdings are mainly concentrated in all 11 industries: Technology, Financial Services, Healthcare, Industrials, Consumer Cyclical, Communication Services, Consumer Defensive, Basic Materials, Energy, Real Estate, and Utilities.

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