Jeff Auxier's Strategic Moves: Microsoft Corp Sees a -0.9% Portfolio Impact

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Insightful Analysis of Jeff Auxier (Trades, Portfolio)'s First Quarter 2026 13F Filing

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Jeff Auxier (Trades, Portfolio) recently submitted the 13F filing for the first quarter of 2026, providing insights into his investment moves during this period. Jeff Auxier (Trades, Portfolio) is the founder and CEO of Auxier Asset Management as well as the manager of the Auxier Focus Fund. The firm manages the Auxier Focus Fund as well as separate managed accounts for clients. Auxier's strategy is to look for compelling, undervalued companies that ideally exhibit the following attributes: strong or improving fundamentals, consistency in operating results, a substantial advantage over competition (strong franchise), a demonstrated ability to earn high rates of return on capital, understandable products, honest, competent and shareholder-oriented management, intelligent capital allocation policies, generates substantial free cash flow with nominal mandatory capital requirements, a strong balance sheet and financial flexibility. The investment candidates are then screened to determine what price represents good value with acceptable, low risk and the potential for above average returns.Jeff Auxier's Strategic Moves: Microsoft Corp Sees a -0.9% Portfolio Impact

Summary of New Buy

Jeff Auxier (Trades, Portfolio) added a total of 7 stocks, among them:

The most significant addition was Waters Corp (NYSE:WAT), with 2,401 shares, accounting for 0.1% of the portfolio and a total value of $715,020. The second largest addition to the portfolio was Wal-Mart de Mexico SAB de CV (WMMVY), consisting of 16,828 shares, representing approximately 0.08% of the portfolio, with a total value of $547,420. The third largest addition was Public Storage (NYSE:PSA), with 1,405 shares, accounting for 0.05% of the portfolio and a total value of $380,590.

Key Position Increases

Jeff Auxier (Trades, Portfolio) also increased stakes in a total of 38 stocks, among them:

The most notable increase was Fiserv Inc (NASDAQ:FISV), with an additional 12,500 shares, bringing the total to 60,465 shares. This adjustment represents a significant 26.06% increase in share count, a 0.1% impact on the current portfolio, with a total value of $3,373,950. The second largest increase was Zimmer Biomet Holdings Inc (NYSE:ZBH), with an additional 6,375 shares, bringing the total to 68,911. This adjustment represents a significant 10.19% increase in share count, with a total value of $6,230,930.

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Summary of Sold Out

Jeff Auxier (Trades, Portfolio) completely exited 8 of the holdings in the first quarter of 2026, as detailed below:

Adobe Inc (NASDAQ:ADBE): Jeff Auxier (Trades, Portfolio) sold all 636 shares, resulting in a -0.03% impact on the portfolio. Builders FirstSource Inc (NYSE:BLDR): Jeff Auxier (Trades, Portfolio) liquidated all 2,000 shares, causing a -0.03% impact on the portfolio.

Key Position Reduces

Jeff Auxier (Trades, Portfolio) also reduced positions in 91 stocks. The most significant changes include:

Reduced Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:MSFT) by 13,294 shares, resulting in a -13.53% decrease in shares and a -0.9% impact on the portfolio. The stock traded at an average price of $418.44 during the quarter and has returned 2.20% over the past 3 months and -15.19% year-to-date. Reduced Bank of New York Mellon Corp (NYSE:BK) by 30,937 shares, resulting in a -15.9% reduction in shares and a -0.51% impact on the portfolio. The stock traded at an average price of $118.92 during the quarter and has returned 15.42% over the past 3 months and 17.58% year-to-date.

Portfolio Overview

At the first quarter of 2026, Jeff Auxier (Trades, Portfolio)'s portfolio included 176 stocks, with top holdings including 4.88% in Philip Morris International Inc (NYSE:PM), 4.51% in Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:MSFT), 3.69% in Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:GOOGL), 3.53% in The Kroger Co (NYSE:KR), and 2.79% in Bank of New York Mellon Corp (NYSE:BK).Jeff Auxier's Strategic Moves: Microsoft Corp Sees a -0.9% Portfolio Impact

The holdings are mainly concentrated in 10 of all the 11 industries: Consumer Defensive, Financial Services, Healthcare, Technology, Consumer Cyclical, Communication Services, Energy, Industrials, Basic Materials, and Real Estate.Jeff Auxier's Strategic Moves: Microsoft Corp Sees a -0.9% Portfolio Impact

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