Mark A. Hillman - Hillman Value Fund Investment Strategy (Sep 30, 2025)


As of Sep 30, 2025, the Hillman Value Fund portfolio managed by Mark A. Hillman demonstrates a sophisticated investment approach with 60 positions and an average holding period of 809 quarters. The strategy focuses on Basic Materials, Communication Services, Consumer Cyclical, Consumer Defensive, Energy, Financial Services, Healthcare, Industrials, Real Estate, Technology sectors with a typical position size of 2.5% of the portfolio.


The portfolio's risk management approach includes a maximum position size of 2.51% and sector diversification of 10%, exemplified by the case study of ASML HOLDING N V (ASML). This strategic framework provides insights into Mark A. Hillman'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 Period2.2 yearsStyleAverage duration positions are maintained
Position Count60StyleNumber of active positions in portfolio
Position Size2.5%RiskTypical allocation per position
Win Rate47.9%PerformancePercentage of profitable positions
Average Return-0.9%PerformanceMean return across positions
Sharpe Ratio-0.04PerformanceReturn per unit of risk taken

Investment Case Study: ASML HOLDING N V (ASML)

3/31/2022 - 12/25/2025

Performance Metrics

Total Return: 105,705.72%

Holding Period: 1365 days

Max Position Size: $9,442,577.00

Position Weight: 3.14%

Key Events

3/31/2022: ENTRY(14,591.00 shares) @ $0.67
6/30/2022: INCREASE(1,362.00 shares) @ $0.48
9/30/2022: INCREASE(266.00 shares) @ $0.42
12/31/2022: DECREASE(-3,172.00 shares) @ $546.40
3/31/2023: DECREASE(-72.00 shares) @ $680.71
6/30/2023: DECREASE(-57.00 shares) @ $724.75
9/30/2023: DECREASE(-438.00 shares) @ $588.66
12/31/2023: DECREASE(-5.00 shares) @ $756.92
12/31/2024: INCREASE(243.00 shares) @ $693.08
3/31/2025: DECREASE(-3,441.00 shares) @ $662.63
6/30/2025: DECREASE(-1,561.00 shares) @ $801.39
9/30/2025: DECREASE(-948.00 shares) @ $968.09

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

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