Christopher Bloomstran - Semper Augustus Investments Group 13F Activity & Position Changes (Q4 2016)
As of Dec 31, 2016, the Semper Augustus Investments Group portfolio activity showed several notable changes in holdings, according to the latest SEC 13F filing reported on May 15, 2026. The activity included new positions, additions to existing holdings, reductions, and complete exits, providing a clear view of how the portfolio evolved during the quarter.
During Q4 2016, the filing reported:
New Buys - None reported
Increases - None reported
Reductions - American Express Company, Berkshire Hathaway Inc. New, CNA Financial Corporation, Costco Wholesale Corporation, Hexcel Corporation, and 8 more
Complete Exits - Synchrony Financial
These updates highlight how the portfolio adjusted across different sectors and market conditions, offering insights into allocation shifts and investment trends.
| Date | Symbol | Type | Change Qty |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Q4 2016
|
AXP
American Express Company
|
Sell |
-25
|
|
Q4 2016
|
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. New
|
Sell |
-4,656
|
|
Q4 2016
|
CNA
CNA Financial Corporation
|
Sell |
-50
|
|
Q4 2016
|
COST
Costco Wholesale Corporation
|
Sell |
-51
|
|
Q4 2016
|
HXL
Hexcel Corporation
|
Sell |
-123
|
|
Q4 2016
|
INTC
Intel Corporation
|
Sell |
-100
|
|
Q4 2016
|
JNJ
Johnson & Johnson
|
Sell |
-26
|
|
Q4 2016
|
KGC
Kinross Gold Corporation
|
Sell |
-143,550
|
|
Q4 2016
|
MCY
Mercury General Corporation
|
Sell |
-104,493
|
|
Q4 2016
|
NEM
Newmont Corporation
|
Sell |
-400
|
|
Q4 2016
|
SNY
Sanofi
|
Sell |
-164
|
|
Q4 2016
|
SYF
Synchrony Financial
|
Sell - Position Exit |
-9,532
|
|
Q4 2016
|
WAFD
WaFd, Inc.
|
Sell |
-174,815
|
|
Q4 2016
|
XOM
Exxon Mobil Corporation
|
Sell |
-399
|