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PECAUT & CO.

Omaha, NE SEC Registered Investment Advisor High Net Worth CIK: 0001597200
13F Score ?
26
3Y · Top 10 · Mgr Wt
13F Score ?
19
7Y · Top 10 · Mgr Wt
S&P 500 ?
80
Benchmark
$308M
AUM
+4.60%
2026 Q1
+13.94%
1-Year Return
+57.27%
Top 10 Concentration
+17.21%
Turnover
-0.64%
AUM Change
Since 2013
First Filing
66
# of Holdings

Fund Overview

13F Filed: 2026-05-11

As of 2026 Q1, Pecaut & Co. manages $308M in reported 13F assets , holds 66 positions with +57.27% top-10 concentration , and delivered a 1-year return of +13.94% on its disclosed equity portfolio. Filing 13F reports since 2013.

About

Investment Strategy

Analytics Summary

Risk Profile

Key Personnel

Daniel Pecaut — President & Chief Executive Officer
Corey Wrenn — Vice President & Portfolio Manager
Official 13F Filings — SEC EDGAR Key personnel and Fund Overview may contain mistakes

Activity Summary — 2026 Q1

Q1 2026 13F Filed: May 11, 2026

Top Buys

% $
Stock % Impact
+7.97%
+1.77%
+1.48%
+1.25%
+1.22%
+0.60%

Top Sells

% $
Stock % Impact
-6.60%
Bond/Debt
-2.89%
Sold All 😨 Was: 2.08% -2.09%
Sold All 😨 Was: 1.28% -1.29%
-1.11%
-0.68%

Top Holdings

2026 Q1
Stock %
8.88%
ETF
8.27%
ETF
7.97%
Bond/Debt
5.27%
ETF
5.21%
5.05%
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Activity Summary

Latest
Market Value $308M
AUM Change -0.64%
New Positions 3
Increased Positions 21
Closed Positions 7
Top 10 Concentration +57.27%
Portfolio Turnover +17.21%
Alt Turnover +17.53%

Sector Allocation Trends

Quarterly History
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Holdings Analysis

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Positions Dynamics

Visualizing Top 20 holdings weight history over the last 10 quarters.

Portfolio Analytics — Latest

PECAUT & CO. risk dashboard covering volatility, beta, value-at-risk, drawdowns, concentration, factor tilts, benchmark comparison, and stress testing for the latest disclosed portfolio.

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Style Drift 0.12
Sector Rotation 0.38

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Underperformance Analysis — Top 10 Holdings vs SPY

Backtesting PECAUT & CO.'s top 10 holdings against SPY identified 31 underperformance periods. Worst drawdown: 2025-05 – 2025-10 (-22.7% vs SPY, 6 quarters). Currently underperforming.

Avg. lag: -5.1% vs SPY Avg. duration: 2.8 quarters
Backtest Snapshot — Top 10 Holdings (Mn-Weighted)

The ticker-level breakdown shows how each of PECAUT & CO.'s top holdings contributed to portfolio returns quarter by quarter. Strongest recent contributors inside the last 5 years of the quarterly Top 10 backtest window: BRK/B (2021 Q2 – 2025 Q4, +10.1 pts), GOOG (2021 Q2 – 2025 Q4, +8.7 pts), AAPL (2021 Q2 – 2025 Q4, +5.3 pts), SPYG (2021 Q4 – 2025 Q4, +5.1 pts), SPYV (2022 Q1 – 2025 Q4, +2.7 pts) .

Strategy ann.: 9.6% SPY ann.: 13.7% Period: 2014–2026
Best Recent Contributors — Last 5Y
2 of 5 recent top contributors lagged SPY, which means even some of this fund's best return drivers still failed to beat a simple index over the same window.
2021 Q2 – 2025 Q4 • 19Q in Top 10 Lagged SPY
BRK/B
+65%
SPY
+77%
Contrib
+10.1%
2021 Q2 – 2025 Q4 • 19Q in Top 10 Beat SPY
GOOG
+182%
SPY
+77%
Contrib
+8.7%
2021 Q2 – 2025 Q4 • 18Q in Top 10 Beat SPY
AAPL
+69%
SPY
+67%
Contrib
+5.3%
2021 Q4 – 2025 Q4 • 16Q in Top 10 Beat SPY
SPYG
+76%
SPY
+71%
Contrib
+5.1%
2022 Q1 – 2025 Q4 • 16Q in Top 10 Lagged SPY
SPYV
+68%
SPY
+96%
Contrib
+2.7%
Stock return (green = beat SPY)   Stock return (red = lagged SPY)   SPY same period   Cumulative contribution during the last 5 years of the quarterly Mn-weighted Top 10 strategy

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Pecaut & Co. invest in?
FIRM OVERVIEW Pecaut & Co. is a registered investment advisory firm headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, embodying the value-oriented investment philosophy closely associated with the region's storied investment tradition. Founded by Daniel Pecaut, the firm operates with a long-term, owner-oriented approach to wealth management, serving high-net-worth individuals and families seeking patient capital appreciation through disciplined equity selection. The firm's Omaha location places it in the same investment ecosystem as Berkshire Hathaway, and its philosophy reflects many of the principles championed by that tradition. As an SEC-registered advisor filing 13F reports under CIK #0001597200, Pecaut & Co. provides quarterly disclosure of its qualifying U.S. equity holdings, offering visibility into its investment convictions. The platform's 13F History capabilities allow users to examine the firm's disclosed positions over multiple years, providing insight into its characteristic patience and consistency. PECAUT & CO. INVESTMENT STRATEGY Pecaut & Co. employs a classic value investing philosophy rooted in fundamental analysis and long-term business ownership principles. The firm's approach emphasizes identifying high-quality companies with durable competitive advantages, capable management teams, and attractive valuations relative to intrinsic value. This methodology prioritizes patience over activity, with portfolio turnover maintained at notably low levels consistent with a buy-and-hold orientation. The firm is known for its expertise in analyzing Berkshire Hathaway and the broader application of Warren Buffett's investment principles. Observable patterns in the **13F Portfolio Composition** suggest meaningful exposure to financial services and consumer-facing businesses—sectors offering compounding potential through established franchises and recurring revenue characteristics. The **Sector Allocation History** available through the platform reveals the firm's consistency in maintaining exposure to high-quality businesses rather than rotating tactically between sectors based on short-term considerations. RISK PROFILE The firm's value-oriented, low-turnover investment approach suggests a risk profile characterized by long-term orientation and tolerance for near-term price volatility in service of ultimate value realization. Buy-and-hold strategies emphasizing quality businesses historically exhibit different drawdown characteristics than more active approaches, often experiencing meaningful paper losses during market corrections while maintaining conviction through recovery periods. The concentrated yet quality-focused portfolio construction implies meaningful position-level volatility balanced against the defensive characteristics inherent in owning businesses with strong balance sheets and durable earnings power. Users can evaluate **Max Drawdown Depth** through the platform's backtesting tools to assess how a portfolio replicating Pecaut & Co.'s disclosed holdings would have weathered historical market stress events. The **Downside Capture Ratio** metric offers perspective on the firm's defensive characteristics during broad market declines. ANALYTICS SUMMARY Pecaut & Co. represents an Omaha-based investment advisor practicing value investing principles with patient, owner-oriented discipline. The firm's 13F disclosures reveal a portfolio constructed with emphasis on quality businesses held for extended periods, consistent with the long-term compounding philosophy associated with the Midwest value investing tradition. Daniel Pecaut's expertise includes publishing annual analysis of Berkshire Hathaway shareholder meetings, reinforcing the firm's intellectual alignment with fundamental value principles. Key analytical tools accessible through the platform include **Annualized Return (CAGR)** calculations for historical replication analysis and **Sharpe Ratio** assessment to evaluate risk-adjusted compounding behavior over extended periods. The **Top 10 Holdings Concentration** metric illuminates conviction levels, likely revealing concentrated positions in highest-conviction ideas consistent with focused value investing. These capabilities enable users to contextualize the firm's approach within broader market dynamics. A central question for ongoing analysis: How does Pecaut & Co.'s patient, quality-focused approach perform across different valuation regimes, and do observable position changes suggest opportunistic accumulation during market dislocations or steadfast holding through volatility cycles?
What is Pecaut & Co.'s AUM?
Pecaut & Co. reported $308M in 13F assets as of 2026 Q1. Note: 13F AUM reflects only long equity positions reported to the SEC and may differ from total assets under management.
How concentrated is Pecaut & Co.'s portfolio?
Pecaut & Co. holds 66 disclosed positions. The top 10 holdings represent +57.27% of the reported portfolio, indicating a highly concentrated investment approach.
How to track Pecaut & Co. 13F filings?
Track Pecaut & Co.'s quarterly filings on SEC EDGAR or on this page — data is updated within days of each filing deadline. Subscribe to 13Foresight for position-change alerts.
Who manages Pecaut & Co.?
Pecaut & Co. is managed by Daniel Pecaut (President & Chief Executive Officer), Corey Wrenn (Vice President & Portfolio Manager).

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