HighVista Strategies LLC Buys 2, Sells 3 in 2nd Quarter

HighVista Strategies LLC recently filed their 13F report for the second quarter of 2022, which ended on 2022-06-30.

The 13F report details which stocks were in a guru’s equity portfolio at the end of the quarter, though investors should note that these filings are limited in scope, containing only a snapshot of long positions in U.S.-listed stocks and American depository receipts as of the quarter’s end. They are not required to include international holdings, short positions or other types of investments. Still, even this limited filing can provide valuable information.

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As of the latest 13F report, the guru’s equity portfolio contained 110 stocks valued at a total of $166.00Mil. The top holdings were DELL(9.92%), MA(7.05%), and V(5.14%).

According to GuruFocus data, these were HighVista Strategies LLC’s top five trades of the quarter.

People's United Financial Inc


The guru sold out of their 196,100-share investment in NAS:PBCT. Previously, the stock had a 2.49% weight in the equity portfolio. Shares traded for an average price of $19.7 during the quarter.

On 08/15/2022, People's United Financial Inc traded for a price of $19.41 per share and a market cap of $8.37Bil. The stock has returned 11.27% over the past year.

GuruFocus gives the company a financial strength rating of 4 out of 10 and a profitability rating of 5 out of 10.

In terms of valuation, People's United Financial Inc has a price-earnings ratio of 13.57, a price-book ratio of 1.00, a price-earnings-to-growth (PEG) ratio of 0.91 and a price-sales ratio of 4.19.

The price-to-GF Value ratio is 1.25, earning the stock a GF Value rank of 3.

Fidelity National Information Services Inc


The guru sold out of their 38,303-share investment in NYSE:FIS. Previously, the stock had a 2.45% weight in the equity portfolio. Shares traded for an average price of $99.35 during the quarter.

On 08/15/2022, Fidelity National Information Services Inc traded for a price of $102.845 per share and a market cap of $62.56Bil. The stock has returned -21.96% over the past year.

GuruFocus gives the company a financial strength rating of 5 out of 10 and a profitability rating of 7 out of 10.

In terms of valuation, Fidelity National Information Services Inc has a price-earnings ratio of 74.56, a price-book ratio of 1.34, a EV-to-Ebitda ratio of 14.69 and a price-sales ratio of 4.40.

The price-to-GF Value ratio is 0.75, earning the stock a GF Value rank of 10.

Mastercard Inc


During the quarter, HighVista Strategies LLC bought 12,820 shares of NYSE:MA for a total holding of 37,024. The trade had a 2.44% impact on the equity portfolio. During the quarter, the stock traded for an average price of $344.59.

On 08/15/2022, Mastercard Inc traded for a price of $360.5 per share and a market cap of $348.65Bil. The stock has returned -0.02% over the past year.

GuruFocus gives the company a financial strength rating of 6 out of 10 and a profitability rating of 10 out of 10.

In terms of valuation, Mastercard Inc has a price-earnings ratio of 36.55, a price-book ratio of 56.57, a price-earnings-to-growth (PEG) ratio of 2.50, a EV-to-Ebitda ratio of 28.76 and a price-sales ratio of 16.98.

The price-to-GF Value ratio is 0.85, earning the stock a GF Value rank of 9.

Cerner Corp


The guru sold out of their 37,300-share investment in NAS:CERN. Previously, the stock had a 2.22% weight in the equity portfolio. Shares traded for an average price of $93.94 during the quarter.

On 08/15/2022, Cerner Corp traded for a price of $94.92 per share and a market cap of $27.92Bil. The stock has returned 20.58% over the past year.

GuruFocus gives the company a financial strength rating of 7 out of 10 and a profitability rating of 8 out of 10.

In terms of valuation, Cerner Corp has a price-earnings ratio of 43.38, a price-book ratio of 6.88, a price-earnings-to-growth (PEG) ratio of 2.65, a EV-to-Ebitda ratio of 17.47 and a price-sales ratio of 4.46.

The price-to-GF Value ratio is 1.16, earning the stock a GF Value rank of 3.

iShares Russell 1000 Value ETF


The guru established a new position worth 23,825 shares in ARCA:IWD, giving the stock a 2.09% weight in the equity portfolio. Shares traded for an average price of $156.08 during the quarter.

On 08/15/2022, iShares Russell 1000 Value ETF traded for a price of $160.5 per share and a market cap of $55.49Bil. The stock has returned 0.12% over the past year.

There is insufficient data to calculate the stock’s financial strength and profitability ratings.

In terms of valuation, iShares Russell 1000 Value ETF has a price-earnings ratio of 14.01 and a price-book ratio of 2.08.


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