Investment objective & strategy
As of July 29, 2025 · prospectusObjective. The investment objective of the Fund is capital appreciation.
Strategy. The Funds investment strategy (which we call Quality at a Discount) is to buy above-average to highest-quality businesses, at prices that we believe are less than what the companies are worth. Under normal circumstances, the Fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets, plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of large-cap companies. The Fund considers large-cap companies to be those with market capitalizations that would be included in the Bloomberg 1000 Index. As of May 30, 2025, the market capitalization range for the Bloomberg 1000 Index was approximately $682.7 million to $3,427 billion. The Fund may invest in securities issued by non-U.S. companies, which may be denominated in U.S. dollars or foreign … The Funds investment strategy (which we call Quality at a Discount) is to buy above-average to highest-quality businesses, at prices that we believe are less than what the companies are worth. Under normal circumstances, the Fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets, plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of large-cap companies. The Fund considers large-cap companies to be those with market capitalizations that would be included in the Bloomberg 1000 Index. As of May 30, 2025, the market capitalization range for the Bloomberg 1000 Index was approximately $682.7 million to $3,427 billion. The Fund may invest in securities issued by non-U.S. companies, which may be denominated in U.S. dollars or foreign currencies. As part of the Funds strategy, the Fund may concentrate its investments in securities of relatively few issuers. We assess a companys quality based on its competitive position, return on invested capital, ability to redeploy capital, cash flow consistency, financial leverage and management team. We compare the companys stock price to our estimate of business value, i.e., all the cash that the company will generate for its owners in the future. For each company, we look at a range of business value estimates. We then seek to buy stocks of companies that meet our quality criteria when they are priced are at a discount to our estimates of business value. We invest with a multiple-year time horizon. We believe that purchasing stocks at prices less than our business value estimates provides opportunities for stock price appreciation, both as business values grow and as the market recognizes companies values. Typically, we consider selling stocks as they approach or exceed our business value estimates. We may also sell stocks for other reasons, including for the purchase of stocks that we believe offer better investment opportunities. We do not try to time the market. However, if there is cash available for investment and there are not securities that meet the Funds investment criteria, the Fund may invest without limitation in high-quality cash and cash equivalents such as U.S. government securities or government money market fund shares. If the Fund takes such a defensive position, it may be temporarily unable to achieve its investment objective.
Top holdings
As of March 31, 2026 · N-PORT| Security | Ticker | Value | % of fund |
|---|---|---|---|
| DANAHER CORP | — | $51.19M | 8.19% |
| THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC INC | — | $37.48M | 6.00% |
| ALPHABET INC CL C | — | $36.29M | 5.81% |
| MICROSOFT CORP | — | $35.17M | 5.63% |
| VISA INC-CLASS A | — | $34.76M | 5.56% |
| AMAZON.COM INC | — | $31.76M | 5.08% |
| BERKSHIRE HATH-B | — | $31.15M | 4.99% |
| MASTERCARD INC CL A | — | $30.98M | 4.96% |
| VULCAN MATERIALS CO | — | $29.95M | 4.79% |
| ANALOG DEVICES INC | — | $29.75M | 4.76% |
Portfolio moves
Dec 31, 2025 → Mar 31, 2026How many positions this fund opened, exited, grew, trimmed, or left unchanged between its two most recent N-PORT snapshots — net changes between point-in-time reports, not a trade log.
Similar funds
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|---|---|---|
| Partners III Opportunity Fund · WPOPX, WPOIX | 65% | 1.18% |
| Multi Cap Equity Fund · WPVLX, WPVIX | 56% | 0.87% |
| Eaton Vance Atlanta Capital Focused Growth Fund · EAALX, EILGX, EAGCX, ERLGX | 38% | 0.72% |
Advisers
| Firm | Role |
|---|---|
| Weitz Investment Management, Inc. | Adviser |
Footnotes
- Expense ratio as of July 29, 2025, from the fund's prospectus.
- Net assets and holdings count as of March 31, 2026, from the fund's N-PORT filing.
- Total return for calendar year 2025, before tax and after fund expenses. Computed by compounding the twelve monthly total returns the fund reported in its SEC N-PORT filings for 2025 (the latest prospectus does not yet chart this year).
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