
means it owns no energy stocks, which make up about 11% of the S&P 500. Foreign Large-Cap Blend Longleaf Partners International LLINX Despite investing primarily in large companies in developed economies, this fund's deep-value philosophy
Southeastern Asset Management, advisor to Longleaf Partners LLPFX, Longleaf Partners Small-Cap LLSCX, and Longleaf Partners International LLINX . For years, Longleaf International had a much higher percentage of assets in Japanese companies than
and Mason Hawkins have comanaged this fund since 1991. They also manage Longleaf Partners LLPFX and Longleaf Partners International LLINX . They rely on a group of in-house analysts, a few of whom are stationed in Europe and Asia. The
the helm since 1987 and 1994, respectively. They also run Longleaf Partners Small-Cap LLSCX and Longleaf Partners International LLINX . Hawkins and Cates work with a group of in-house analysts. The team members keep all of their own
their most recent shareholder letter , Longleaf managers Mason Hawkins and Staley Cates remarked that Longleaf International LLINX features a lower cash position and a more compelling price/value ratio than Longleaf's two domestically focused funds
Partners Small-Cap Fund also outperformed their benchmark indices by wide margins in the first quarter. Longleaf Partners International Fund’s gain fell short of the EAFE Index, primarily pressured by price declines in our Japanese holdings
annual return goal of inflation plus 10% and outperforming their benchmark indices by wide margins. Longleaf Partners International Fund’s gain fell short of our absolute goal and the EAFE Index, primarily pressured by price declines
research, deft security selection, and valuation discipline. Smooth Operators Talk about focused. Longleaf Partners International LLINX has sported a compact portfolio of fewer than 30 names for years. Managers Mason Hawkins and Staley
Longleaf Partners International Fund returned 7.4% in the fourth quarter and 13.7% for the year. The fund outperformed our absolute return goal of inflation
Best Buy stock has run significantly higher since our last update, and we think it looks expensive. Investors seem to have been heartened by stronger-than-expected GDP growth, disarray at Best Buy's largest competitor, Circuit City, and high expectations for the rapidly approaching holiday season.