Christopher Bloomstran - Semper Augustus Investments Group 13F Activity & Position Changes (Q4 2018)
According to the SEC 13F filed on Aug 14, 2026, the Semper Augustus Investments Group portfolio showed several notable changes in holdings as of quarter-end Dec 31, 2018. 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 2018, the filing reported:
New Buys - None reported
Increases - NXP Semiconductors
Reductions - American Express Company, Berkshire Hathaway Inc., Berkshire Hathaway Inc. New, Cummins Inc., Costco Wholesale Corporation, and 13 more
Complete Exits - Sanofi
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 2018
|
AXP
American Express Company
|
Sell |
-477
|
|
Q4 2018
|
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc.
|
Sell |
-1
|
|
Q4 2018
|
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. New
|
Sell |
-3,030
|
|
Q4 2018
|
CMI
Cummins Inc.
|
Sell |
-740
|
|
Q4 2018
|
COST
Costco Wholesale Corporation
|
Sell |
-300
|
|
Q4 2018
|
DG
Dollar General Corporation
|
Sell |
-1,634
|
|
Q4 2018
|
DIS
Walt Disney Company (The)
|
Sell |
-461
|
|
Q4 2018
|
EQNR
Equinor ASA
|
Sell |
-2,425
|
|
Q4 2018
|
HXL
Hexcel Corporation
|
Sell |
-1,516
|
|
Q4 2018
|
INTC
Intel Corporation
|
Sell |
-484
|
|
Q4 2018
|
KGC
Kinross Gold Corporation
|
Sell |
-23,206
|
|
Q4 2018
|
MCY
Mercury General Corporation
|
Sell |
-3,418
|
|
Q4 2018
|
N6596X109
NXP Semiconductors
|
Buy |
+22,214
|
|
Q4 2018
|
NEM
Newmont Corporation
|
Sell |
-1,150
|
|
Q4 2018
|
NKE
Nike, Inc.
|
Sell |
-826
|
|
Q4 2018
|
SBUX
Starbucks Corporation
|
Sell |
-3,768
|
|
Q4 2018
|
SMHI
SEACOR Marine Holdings Inc.
|
Sell |
-7,710
|
|
Q4 2018
|
SNY
Sanofi
|
Sell - Position Exit |
-123,472
|
|
Q4 2018
|
WAFD
WaFd, Inc.
|
Sell |
-1,182
|
|
Q4 2018
|
XOM
Exxon Mobil Corporation
|
Sell |
-2,040
|