Jean-Marie Eveillard - First Eagle U.S. Value Investment Strategy (Sep 30, 2025)


As of Sep 30, 2025, the First Eagle U.S. Value portfolio managed by Jean-Marie Eveillard demonstrates a sophisticated investment approach with 569 positions and an average holding period of 1032 quarters. The strategy focuses on Basic Materials, Communication Services, Consumer Cyclical, Consumer Defensive, Energy, Energy and Utilities, Financial Services, Healthcare, Industrials, Real Estate, Technology, Utilities sectors with a typical position size of 0.4% of the portfolio.


The portfolio's risk management approach includes a maximum position size of 0.43% and sector diversification of 12%, exemplified by the case study of ORACLE CORP (ORCL). This strategic framework provides insights into Jean-Marie Eveillard's investment philosophy, risk management practices, and long-term value creation approach.

Investment Strategy Metrics

Key metrics revealing investment style, risk management, and performance characteristics

MetricValueCategoryDescription
Holding Period2.8 yearsStyleAverage duration positions are maintained
Position Count569StyleNumber of active positions in portfolio
Position Size0.4%RiskTypical allocation per position
Win Rate61.8%PerformancePercentage of profitable positions
Average Return1209.0%PerformanceMean return across positions
Sharpe Ratio0.17PerformanceReturn per unit of risk taken

Investment Case Study: ORACLE CORP (ORCL)

6/30/2013 - 12/25/2025

Performance Metrics

Total Return: 106,986.09%

Holding Period: 4561 days

Max Position Size: $2,485,996,484.00

Position Weight: 4.45%

Key Events

6/30/2013: ENTRY(23,414,930.00 shares) @ $0.03
9/30/2013: INCREASE(3,952,862.00 shares) @ $0.03
12/31/2013: INCREASE(4,706,692.00 shares) @ $0.04
3/31/2014: INCREASE(1,140,915.00 shares) @ $0.04
6/30/2014: INCREASE(42,839.00 shares) @ $0.04
9/30/2014: INCREASE(685,438.00 shares) @ $0.04
12/31/2014: INCREASE(65,102.00 shares) @ $0.04
3/31/2015: INCREASE(3,591,404.00 shares) @ $0.04
6/30/2015: INCREASE(511,906.00 shares) @ $0.04
9/30/2015: DECREASE(-10,561.00 shares) @ $0.04
12/31/2015: INCREASE(1,298,546.00 shares) @ $0.04
3/31/2016: INCREASE(403,425.00 shares) @ $0.04
6/30/2016: INCREASE(694,698.00 shares) @ $0.04
9/30/2016: DECREASE(-1,118,652.00 shares) @ $0.04
12/31/2016: INCREASE(388,487.00 shares) @ $0.04
3/31/2017: INCREASE(1,467,144.00 shares) @ $0.04
6/30/2017: INCREASE(482,220.00 shares) @ $0.05
9/30/2017: DECREASE(-1,039,007.00 shares) @ $0.05
12/31/2017: INCREASE(60,287.00 shares) @ $0.05
3/31/2018: INCREASE(109,107.00 shares) @ $0.05
6/30/2018: INCREASE(320,424.00 shares) @ $0.04
9/30/2018: DECREASE(-3,917,885.00 shares) @ $0.05
12/31/2018: DECREASE(-1,189,942.00 shares) @ $0.05
3/31/2019: DECREASE(-3,817,666.00 shares) @ $0.05
9/30/2019: DECREASE(-886,661.00 shares) @ $0.06
12/31/2019: DECREASE(-478,436.00 shares) @ $0.05
3/31/2020: DECREASE(-480,526.00 shares) @ $0.05
6/30/2020: DECREASE(-680,418.00 shares) @ $0.06
9/30/2020: DECREASE(-120,710.00 shares) @ $0.06
12/31/2020: DECREASE(-1,359,304.00 shares) @ $0.06
3/31/2021: DECREASE(-554,054.00 shares) @ $0.07
6/30/2021: DECREASE(-825,178.00 shares) @ $0.08
9/30/2021: DECREASE(-614,781.00 shares) @ $0.09
12/31/2021: DECREASE(-522,140.00 shares) @ $0.09
3/31/2022: INCREASE(204,315.00 shares) @ $0.08
6/30/2022: DECREASE(-2,855.00 shares) @ $0.07
9/30/2022: INCREASE(1,752.00 shares) @ $0.06
12/31/2022: DECREASE(-5,212,859.00 shares) @ $81.74
3/31/2023: DECREASE(-36,232.00 shares) @ $92.92
6/30/2023: DECREASE(-1,939,057.00 shares) @ $119.09
9/30/2023: DECREASE(-163,852.00 shares) @ $105.92
12/31/2023: DECREASE(-53,257.00 shares) @ $105.43
3/31/2024: DECREASE(-4,321,271.00 shares) @ $125.61
6/30/2024: DECREASE(-68,415.00 shares) @ $141.20
9/30/2024: DECREASE(-45,118.00 shares) @ $170.40
12/31/2024: DECREASE(-1,806,706.00 shares) @ $166.64
3/31/2025: INCREASE(6,231.00 shares) @ $139.81
6/30/2025: DECREASE(-1,134,615.00 shares) @ $218.63
9/30/2025: DECREASE(-2,309,153.00 shares) @ $281.24

Investment Thesis

Entry Context: Initial position established based on fundamental analysis

Sector Conditions: Favorable market conditions in the sector

Risk Factors:
  • Market volatility
  • Sector-specific risks

Key Learnings

  • Position sizing is critical for portfolio management
  • Important to monitor sector exposure

Sector Allocations