Bares Capital Management Portfolio - Sep 30, 2025

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Bares Capital Management, Brian Bares, has built a diversified portfolio of 24 publicly traded holdings with a total market value of $1.1B as of Sep 30, 2025. This comprehensive analysis examines the latest 13F filing data to understand the investment strategy and recent portfolio adjustments.

The portfolio demonstrates a concentrated approach to stock selection, with the top holding representing 17.9% of the total portfolio value. The top 5 holdings account for 67.0% of the overall portfolio allocation.

Recent portfolio activity shows 10 significant position adjustments, indicating active portfolio management and strategic repositioning. These changes reflect the investor's response to market conditions and evolving investment thesis.

Portfolio Statistics

24
Total Holdings
$1.1B
Portfolio Value
Sep 30, 2025
Latest Filing
17.9%
Largest Position

Top Holdings Analysis

The portfolio's top holdings reveal the investor's core investment thesis and sector preferences. The largest position in Pegasystems Inc (PEGA) represents 17.9% of the total portfolio, valued at $194.4M.

Rank Symbol Company Value Portfolio % Change
1 PEGA Pegasystems Inc $194.4M 17.9% -4.6%
2 SQ Block Inc $144.0M 13.3% -7.3%
3 WDAY Workday Inc. $142.9M 13.2% +11.4%
4 IBKR Interactive Brokers Group Inc $141.8M 13.1% -31.6%
5 CSGP CoStar Group $103.5M 9.5% +1.0%

For a complete analysis of all holdings and detailed portfolio breakdown by sector and market cap, visit our comprehensive holdings page.

Recent Portfolio Activity

Recent portfolio adjustments provide insights into the investor's evolving strategy and market outlook. The following table shows the top 10 most significant position changes from recent reporting periods (out of 176 total transactions), sorted by the magnitude of change.

For a complete history of all portfolio transactions and detailed activity analysis, visit our comprehensive activity page.

Symbol Company Quantity Change Date Action
IBKR Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. -950,511 Sep 30, 2025 SELL
GMED Globus Medical, Inc. +521,129 Sep 30, 2025 BUY
PEGA Pegasystems Inc. -162,371 Sep 30, 2025 SELL
SQ Block, Inc. -157,116 Sep 30, 2025 SELL
SNEX StoneX Group Inc. -99,500 Sep 30, 2025 SELL
ALGN Align Technology, Inc. +97,378 Sep 30, 2025 BUY
ONTO Onto Innovation Inc. +75,450 Sep 30, 2025 BUY
W Wayfair Inc. -63,526 Sep 30, 2025 SELL
WDAY Workday, Inc. +60,920 Sep 30, 2025 BUY
MEDP Medpace Holdings, Inc. -45,577 Sep 30, 2025 SELL

Investment Strategy Insights

Bares Capital Management's investment approach can be analyzed through several key metrics. The portfolio's concentration in top holdings suggests a high-conviction investment strategy, with significant positions in companies that align with the investor's long-term thesis.

The largest position in Pegasystems Inc (PEGA) demonstrates strong conviction in this particular investment opportunity. Recent activity shows a decrease of 4.6% in this position, indicating active portfolio management and strategic positioning.

Portfolio turnover can be assessed through recent activity patterns. The 10 most significant transactions shown here (out of 176 total transactions) suggest a highly active approach to portfolio management, with frequent strategic adjustments and position changes.

Additional Analysis

Bares Capital Management's portfolio as of Sep 30, 2025 reflects a strategic approach to equity investing with 24 holdings valued at $1.1B. The concentrated position in Pegasystems Inc and other top holdings demonstrates the investor's confidence in specific investment themes and long-term value creation opportunities. Recent activity indicates ongoing portfolio optimization and strategic repositioning.

For the most current portfolio data and detailed analysis, refer to the latest SEC 13F filings and our comprehensive holdings and activity pages, which are updated regularly with the latest filing information.

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