David M. Polen - Polen Capital Management 13F Activity & Position Changes (Q4 2015)
According to the SEC 13F filed on Aug 04, 2026, the Polen Capital Management portfolio showed several notable changes in holdings as of quarter-end Dec 31, 2015. 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 2015, the filing reported:
New Buys - Alibaba Group Holding Limited, Baidu, Inc., Alphabet Inc., Alphabet Inc., Novo Nordisk A/S
Increases - Apple Inc., Abbott Laboratories, Accenture plc, Adobe Inc., Automatic Data Processing, Inc., and 14 more
Reductions - None reported
Complete Exits - W.W. Grainger, Inc.
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 2015
|
AAPL
Apple Inc.
|
Buy |
+206,705
|
|
Q4 2015
|
ABT
Abbott Laboratories
|
Buy |
+723,511
|
|
Q4 2015
|
ACN
Accenture plc
|
Buy |
+270,649
|
|
Q4 2015
|
ADBE
Adobe Inc.
|
Buy |
+314,700
|
|
Q4 2015
|
ADP
Automatic Data Processing, Inc.
|
Buy |
+336,961
|
|
Q4 2015
|
BABA
Alibaba Group Holding Limited
|
Buy - Position Entry |
+5,315
|
|
Q4 2015
|
BIDU
Baidu, Inc.
|
Buy - Position Entry |
+2,334
|
|
Q4 2015
|
CHKP
Check Point
|
Buy |
+2,877
|
|
Q4 2015
|
FAST
Fastenal Company
|
Buy |
+458,612
|
|
Q4 2015
|
GOOG
Alphabet Inc.
|
Buy - Position Entry |
+540,233
|
|
Q4 2015
|
GOOGL
Alphabet Inc.
|
Buy - Position Entry |
+387,808
|
|
Q4 2015
|
GWW
W.W. Grainger, Inc.
|
Sell - Position Exit |
-1,246
|
|
Q4 2015
|
IT
Gartner, Inc.
|
Buy |
+232,323
|
|
Q4 2015
|
IWF
iShares Russell 1000 Growth ETF
|
Buy |
+52,718
|
|
Q4 2015
|
MA
Mastercard Incorporated
|
Buy |
+127,974
|
|
Q4 2015
|
META
Meta Platforms, Inc.
|
Buy |
+225,245
|
|
Q4 2015
|
NKE
Nike, Inc.
|
Buy |
+4,163,569
|
|
Q4 2015
|
NSRGY
Nestle S.A.
|
Buy |
+276,559
|
|
Q4 2015
|
NVO
Novo Nordisk A/S
|
Buy - Position Entry |
+6,499
|
|
Q4 2015
|
ORCL
Oracle Corporation
|
Buy |
+673,749
|
|
Q4 2015
|
ORLY
O'Reilly Automotive, Inc.
|
Buy |
+93,092
|
|
Q4 2015
|
REGN
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
|
Buy |
+50,192
|
|
Q4 2015
|
SBUX
Starbucks Corporation
|
Buy |
+640,531
|
|
Q4 2015
|
TJX
TJX Companies, Inc. (The)
|
Buy |
+421,136
|
|
Q4 2015
|
V
Visa Inc.
|
Buy |
+594,031
|