Hedge fund giant John Paulson has seen his asset under management ballooning, not surprising with the returns he has achieved for his investors. This is the Q1 portfolio update of Paulson & Co.. John Paulson buys Mgm Mirage, Apache Corp., Mylan Laboratories Inc., Family Dollar Stores Inc., Devon Energy Corp., Novell Inc., Novagold Resources Inc, Idearc Inc., Dex One Corp., Smith International Inc., Boyd Gaming Corp., Randgold Resources Ltd., Iamgold Corp., Beazer Homes Usa Inc., Barrick Gold Corp., First Midwest Bancorp Inc., sells Philip Morris International Inc, New York Community Bancorp Inc., Lstza, Kraft Foods Inc., Sun Microsystems, Inc., Fifth Third Bancorp, Encore Acquisition Company, Dr Pepper Snapple Gp, Chattem Inc., Valley National Bancorp during the 3-months ended 03/31/2010, according to the most recent filings of his investment company, Paulson & Co.. John Paulson owns 59 stocks with a total value of $21.2 billion. These are the details of the buys and sells.
This is the sector weightings of his portfolio:
These are the top 5 holdings of John Paulson
Bank of America Corp. is one of the world's financial services companies. Bank Of America Corp. has a market cap of $141.58 billion; its shares were traded at around $16.35 with and P/S ratio of 0.9. The dividend yield of Bank Of America Corp. stocks is 0.2%.
Hartford Financial Services is one of the nation's largest investment and insurance companies, offers a complete line of insurance and financial service products to customers all over the world. The Hartford Financial Services Group In has a market cap of $11.33 billion; its shares were traded at around $25.96 with a P/E ratio of 5.1 and P/S ratio of 0.5. The dividend yield of The Hartford Financial Services Group In stocks is 0.8%.
XTO Energy Inc. is engaged in the acquisition, development, exploitation and exploration of producing oil and gas properties, and in the production, processing, marketing and transportation of oil and natural gas. Xto Energy Inc. has a market cap of $25.99 billion; its shares were traded at around $44.55 with a P/E ratio of 13.8 and P/S ratio of 2.9. The dividend yield of Xto Energy Inc. stocks is 1.1%. Xto Energy Inc. had an annual average earning growth of 31.8% over the past 10 years. GuruFocus rated Xto Energy Inc. the business predictability rank of 5-star.
Apollo Group, Inc. has been providing higher education to working adults for over 25 years. Apollo Group Inc. has a market cap of $8.74 billion; its shares were traded at around $57.85 with a P/E ratio of 12.5 and P/S ratio of 2.2. Apollo Group Inc. had an annual average earning growth of 26.4% over the past 10 years. GuruFocus rated Apollo Group Inc. the business predictability rank of 4-star.
AngloGold Limited is the largest gold producer at 7 million ounces a year, with reserves of 126 m oz. Anglogold Ashanti Ltd. has a market cap of $16.47 billion; its shares were traded at around $42.48 with a P/E ratio of 16.1 and P/S ratio of 4.2. The dividend yield of Anglogold Ashanti Ltd. stocks is 0.4%.
Kinross Gold Corporation is an entrepreneurial mining company which has become a million-ounce gold producer. Kinross Gold Corp. has a market cap of $12.76 billion; its shares were traded at around $18.32 with a P/E ratio of 39 and P/S ratio of 5.3. The dividend yield of Kinross Gold Corp. stocks is 0.5%. Kinross Gold Corp. had an annual average earning growth of 7% over the past 10 years.
MGM MIRAGE is an entertainment, hotel and gaming company headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada, which owns and/or operates through subsidiaries casino properties on three continents. Mgm Mirage has a market cap of $5.88 billion; its shares were traded at around $13.32 with and P/S ratio of 0.9.
Apache Corporation is an independent energy company that explores for, develops and produces natural gas, crude oil and natural gas liquids. Apache Corp. has a market cap of $32.04 billion; its shares were traded at around $95.19 with a P/E ratio of 13.7 and P/S ratio of 3.7. The dividend yield of Apache Corp. stocks is 0.6%. Apache Corp. had an annual average earning growth of 16.6% over the past 10 years. GuruFocus rated Apache Corp. the business predictability rank of 3-star.
Mylan Inc. is one of the world's quality generic and specialty pharmaceutical companies. Mylan Laboratories Inc. has a market cap of $6.32 billion; its shares were traded at around $20.6 with a P/E ratio of 15.5 and P/S ratio of 1.2. Mylan Laboratories Inc. had an annual average earning growth of 25% over the past 10 years. GuruFocus rated Mylan Laboratories Inc. the business predictability rank of 2.5-star.
Family Dollar Stores, Inc. is one of the fastest growing discount store chains in the United States. Family Dollar Stores Inc. has a market cap of $5.47 billion; its shares were traded at around $40.51 with a P/E ratio of 17.2 and P/S ratio of 0.7. The dividend yield of Family Dollar Stores Inc. stocks is 1.5%. Family Dollar Stores Inc. had an annual average earning growth of 6.8% over the past 10 years. GuruFocus rated Family Dollar Stores Inc. the business predictability rank of 4-star.
Devon Energy Corporation is an independent energy company engaged primarily in oil and gas exploration, development and production, and in the acquisition of producing properties. Devon Energy Corp. has a market cap of $29.21 billion; its shares were traded at around $65.37 with a P/E ratio of 12.1 and P/S ratio of 3.6. The dividend yield of Devon Energy Corp. stocks is 1%.
Novell, Inc. delivers infrastructure software for the Open Enterprise. Novell Inc. has a market cap of $2.05 billion; its shares were traded at around $5.88 with a P/E ratio of 20.3 and P/S ratio of 2.4.
NovaGold Resources is a gold and copper company engaged in the exploration and development of mineral properties in Alaska and Western Canada. Novagold Resources Inc has a market cap of $1.77 billion; its shares were traded at around $8.03 with and P/S ratio of 1265.4.
SuperMedia Inc., based in Dallas, Texas, is an advertising agency for local small to medium sized businesses across the United States. Idearc Inc. has a market cap of $536.9 million; its shares were traded at around $35.8 with and P/S ratio of 0.2.
Dex One Corporation is a marketing services company that offers local businesses personalized marketing consulting services and exposure across a broad network of local marketing products including its official print, online and mobile yellow pages and search solutions. Dex One Corp. has a market cap of $1.22 billion; its shares were traded at around $24.33 with and P/S ratio of 0.6.
Smith International, Inc. is a worldwide supplier of premium products and services to the oil and gas exploration and production industry, the petrochemical industry and other industrial markets. Smith International Inc. has a market cap of $10.69 billion; its shares were traded at around $43.02 with a P/E ratio of 86 and P/S ratio of 1.3. The dividend yield of Smith International Inc. stocks is 1.1%. Smith International Inc. had an annual average earning growth of 19.4% over the past 10 years. GuruFocus rated Smith International Inc. the business predictability rank of 3.5-star.
BOYD GAMING CORP. is a multi-jurisdictional gaming company which currently owns or operates ten casino entertainment facilities, is in the process ofconstructing its eleventh property, acquiring its twelfth property and recently acquired land upon which it intends to construct its thirteenth property. Boyd Gaming Corp. has a market cap of $1.14 billion; its shares were traded at around $13.24 with a P/E ratio of 36.8 and P/S ratio of 0.7.
Randgold Resources is an international gold mining and exploration business. Randgold Resources Ltd. has a market cap of $7.95 billion; its shares were traded at around $88.27 with a P/E ratio of 107.6 and P/S ratio of 18.4. The dividend yield of Randgold Resources Ltd. stocks is 0.2%. Randgold Resources Ltd. had an annual average earning growth of 6.7% over the past 5 years.
IAMGOLD Corp is an international gold exploration and mining company based in Canada. Iamgold Corp. has a market cap of $6.81 billion; its shares were traded at around $18.37 with a P/E ratio of 31.1 and P/S ratio of 7.4. The dividend yield of Iamgold Corp. stocks is 0.3%. Iamgold Corp. had an annual average earning growth of 11.2% over the past 5 years.
Beazer Homes USA, Inc. designs, builds and sells single family homes. Beazer Homes Usa Inc. has a market cap of $325.9 million; its shares were traded at around $5.24 with and P/S ratio of 0.3.
Barrick Gold Corporation is a international gold producer with low-cost mines in North and South America. Barrick Gold Corp. has a market cap of $43.74 billion; its shares were traded at around $44.43 with a P/E ratio of 18.7 and P/S ratio of 5.4. The dividend yield of Barrick Gold Corp. stocks is 0.9%. Barrick Gold Corp. had an annual average earning growth of 14.2% over the past 10 years.
FIRST MIDWEST BANCORP, INC. is a multi-bank holding company engaged in commercial banking, trust, investment management, insurance, mortgage origination and servicing activities. First Midwest Bancorp Inc. has a market cap of $1.18 billion; its shares were traded at around $15.98 with and P/S ratio of 2.5. The dividend yield of First Midwest Bancorp Inc. stocks is 0.2%.
Mead Johnson Nutrition Company is a pediatric nutrition company. Mead Johnson Nutriti has a market cap of $10.46 billion; its shares were traded at around $51.15 with a P/E ratio of 22.1 and P/S ratio of 3.7. The dividend yield of Mead Johnson Nutriti stocks is 1.8%.
Valley National Bancorp is a bank holding company whose principal subsidiary is Valley National Bank. Valley National Bancorp has a market cap of $2.45 billion; its shares were traded at around $15.26 with a P/E ratio of 26.3 and P/S ratio of 3.1. The dividend yield of Valley National Bancorp stocks is 4.7%.
Philip Morris International is the international tobacco company, with products sold in over 160 countries. Philip Morris International Inc has a market cap of $86.99 billion; its shares were traded at around $46.25 with a P/E ratio of 13.3 and P/S ratio of 1.4. The dividend yield of Philip Morris International Inc stocks is 5%.
New York Community Bancorp, Inc. is a producer of multi-family loans in New York City, with an emphasis on apartment buildings that feature below-market rents. New York Community Bancorp Inc. has a market cap of $6.97 billion; its shares were traded at around $16.08 with a P/E ratio of 15 and P/S ratio of 3.8. The dividend yield of New York Community Bancorp Inc. stocks is 6.2%. New York Community Bancorp Inc. had an annual average earning growth of 8.8% over the past 10 years.
DR PEPPER SNAPPLE Group is one of the largest beverage companies in the Americas. Dr Pepper Snapple Gp has a market cap of $9.66 billion; its shares were traded at around $38 with a P/E ratio of 19 and P/S ratio of 1.7. The dividend yield of Dr Pepper Snapple Gp stocks is 1.6%.
Fifth Third Bancorp is a registered financial holding company and a multi-bank holding company. Fifth Third Bancorp has a market cap of $11.11 billion; its shares were traded at around $13.98 with and P/S ratio of 1.2. The dividend yield of Fifth Third Bancorp stocks is 0.3%.
Liberty Starz Group is a significant operating subsidiary and also a principal reportable segment of Liberty Media Corporation which focuses primarily on video programming, communications businesses, and the direct-to-home satellite distribution business. Lstza has a market cap of $2.75 billion; its shares were traded at around $55.59 with a P/E ratio of 78.3 and P/S ratio of 2.
Kraft Foods, Inc. is the largest branded food and beverage company headquartered in the U. Kraft Foods Inc. has a market cap of $45.19 billion; its shares were traded at around $30.55 with a P/E ratio of 14.8 and P/S ratio of 1.1. The dividend yield of Kraft Foods Inc. stocks is 3.8%.
- New Purchases: ABX, APA, BYD, BZH, DEXO, DVN, FDO, FMBI, GOLD, IAG, MGM, MYL, NG, NOVL, SII, SPMD,
- Added Positions: APOL, AU, BAC, HIG, KGC, XTO,
- Reduced Positions: MJN,
- Sold Out: DPS, FITB, KFT, LSTZA, NYB, PM, VLY,
This is the sector weightings of his portfolio:
| Financials | 43.4% |
| Basic Materials | 13% |
| Consumer Services | 9.7% |
| Oil & Gas | 6.1% |
| Health Care | 5.9% |
| Technology | 1.1% |
| Utilities | 0.9% |
| Consumer Goods | 0.6% |
| Telecommunications | 0.2% |
These are the top 5 holdings of John Paulson
- Spider Gold Shares (GLD) - 31,500,000 shares, 16.22% of the total portfolio.
- Bank Of America Corp. (BAC) - 167,794,229 shares, 14.16% of the total portfolio. Shares added by 11.1%
- Citigroup Inc. (C) - 506,700,000 shares, 9.7% of the total portfolio.
- AngloGold Ashanti Ltd. (AU) - 43,749,864 shares, 7.85% of the total portfolio. Shares added by 2.1%
- Comcast Corp. (CMCSA) - 44,000,000 shares, 3.91% of the total portfolio.
Added: Bank Of America Corp. (BAC)
John Paulson added to his holdings in Bank Of America Corp. by 11.1%. His purchase prices were between $14.45 and $18.04, with an estimated average price of $16.17. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 1.41%. His holdings were 167,794,229 shares as of 03/31/2010.Bank of America Corp. is one of the world's financial services companies. Bank Of America Corp. has a market cap of $141.58 billion; its shares were traded at around $16.35 with and P/S ratio of 0.9. The dividend yield of Bank Of America Corp. stocks is 0.2%.
Added: The Hartford Financial Services Group In (HIG, Financial)
John Paulson added to his holdings in The Hartford Financial Services Group In by 363.64%. His purchase prices were between $22.34 and $28.58, with an estimated average price of $25.64. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 1.34%. His holdings were 12,750,000 shares as of 03/31/2010.Hartford Financial Services is one of the nation's largest investment and insurance companies, offers a complete line of insurance and financial service products to customers all over the world. The Hartford Financial Services Group In has a market cap of $11.33 billion; its shares were traded at around $25.96 with a P/E ratio of 5.1 and P/S ratio of 0.5. The dividend yield of The Hartford Financial Services Group In stocks is 0.8%.
Added: XTO Energy Inc. (XTO, Financial)
John Paulson added to his holdings in Xto Energy Inc. by 30%. His purchase prices were between $44.57 and $48.2, with an estimated average price of $46.54. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.67%. His holdings were 13,000,000 shares as of 03/31/2010.XTO Energy Inc. is engaged in the acquisition, development, exploitation and exploration of producing oil and gas properties, and in the production, processing, marketing and transportation of oil and natural gas. Xto Energy Inc. has a market cap of $25.99 billion; its shares were traded at around $44.55 with a P/E ratio of 13.8 and P/S ratio of 2.9. The dividend yield of Xto Energy Inc. stocks is 1.1%. Xto Energy Inc. had an annual average earning growth of 31.8% over the past 10 years. GuruFocus rated Xto Energy Inc. the business predictability rank of 5-star.
Added: Apollo Group Inc. (APOL, Financial)
John Paulson added to his holdings in Apollo Group Inc. by 93%. His purchase prices were between $56.92 and $64.65, with an estimated average price of $61.25. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.22%. His holdings were 1,600,000 shares as of 03/31/2010.Apollo Group, Inc. has been providing higher education to working adults for over 25 years. Apollo Group Inc. has a market cap of $8.74 billion; its shares were traded at around $57.85 with a P/E ratio of 12.5 and P/S ratio of 2.2. Apollo Group Inc. had an annual average earning growth of 26.4% over the past 10 years. GuruFocus rated Apollo Group Inc. the business predictability rank of 4-star.
Added: Anglogold Ashanti Ltd. (AU, Financial)
John Paulson added to his holdings in Anglogold Ashanti Ltd. by 2.1%. His purchase prices were between $34.72 and $44.18, with an estimated average price of $38.43. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.16%. His holdings were 43,749,864 shares as of 03/31/2010.AngloGold Limited is the largest gold producer at 7 million ounces a year, with reserves of 126 m oz. Anglogold Ashanti Ltd. has a market cap of $16.47 billion; its shares were traded at around $42.48 with a P/E ratio of 16.1 and P/S ratio of 4.2. The dividend yield of Anglogold Ashanti Ltd. stocks is 0.4%.
Added: Kinross Gold Corp. (KGC, Financial)
John Paulson added to his holdings in Kinross Gold Corp. by 5.21%. His purchase prices were between $16.26 and $20.61, with an estimated average price of $18.21. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.13%. His holdings were 33,140,000 shares as of 03/31/2010.Kinross Gold Corporation is an entrepreneurial mining company which has become a million-ounce gold producer. Kinross Gold Corp. has a market cap of $12.76 billion; its shares were traded at around $18.32 with a P/E ratio of 39 and P/S ratio of 5.3. The dividend yield of Kinross Gold Corp. stocks is 0.5%. Kinross Gold Corp. had an annual average earning growth of 7% over the past 10 years.
New Purchase: Mgm Mirage (MGM, Financial)
John Paulson initiated holdings in Mgm Mirage. His purchase prices were between $9.12 and $12.52, with an estimated average price of $11.35. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 2.27%. His holdings were 40,000,000 shares as of 03/31/2010.MGM MIRAGE is an entertainment, hotel and gaming company headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada, which owns and/or operates through subsidiaries casino properties on three continents. Mgm Mirage has a market cap of $5.88 billion; its shares were traded at around $13.32 with and P/S ratio of 0.9.
New Purchase: Apache Corp. (APA, Financial)
John Paulson initiated holdings in Apache Corp.. His purchase prices were between $97.19 and $108.8, with an estimated average price of $103.65. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 1.63%. His holdings were 3,400,000 shares as of 03/31/2010.Apache Corporation is an independent energy company that explores for, develops and produces natural gas, crude oil and natural gas liquids. Apache Corp. has a market cap of $32.04 billion; its shares were traded at around $95.19 with a P/E ratio of 13.7 and P/S ratio of 3.7. The dividend yield of Apache Corp. stocks is 0.6%. Apache Corp. had an annual average earning growth of 16.6% over the past 10 years. GuruFocus rated Apache Corp. the business predictability rank of 3-star.
New Purchase: Mylan Laboratories Inc. (MYL, Financial)
John Paulson initiated holdings in Mylan Laboratories Inc.. His purchase prices were between $17.41 and $22.92, with an estimated average price of $19.69. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 1.22%. His holdings were 11,370,100 shares as of 03/31/2010.Mylan Inc. is one of the world's quality generic and specialty pharmaceutical companies. Mylan Laboratories Inc. has a market cap of $6.32 billion; its shares were traded at around $20.6 with a P/E ratio of 15.5 and P/S ratio of 1.2. Mylan Laboratories Inc. had an annual average earning growth of 25% over the past 10 years. GuruFocus rated Mylan Laboratories Inc. the business predictability rank of 2.5-star.
New Purchase: Family Dollar Stores Inc. (FDO, Financial)
John Paulson initiated holdings in Family Dollar Stores Inc.. His purchase prices were between $27.39 and $36.98, with an estimated average price of $32.55. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 1.04%. His holdings were 6,000,000 shares as of 03/31/2010.Family Dollar Stores, Inc. is one of the fastest growing discount store chains in the United States. Family Dollar Stores Inc. has a market cap of $5.47 billion; its shares were traded at around $40.51 with a P/E ratio of 17.2 and P/S ratio of 0.7. The dividend yield of Family Dollar Stores Inc. stocks is 1.5%. Family Dollar Stores Inc. had an annual average earning growth of 6.8% over the past 10 years. GuruFocus rated Family Dollar Stores Inc. the business predictability rank of 4-star.
New Purchase: Devon Energy Corp. (DVN, Financial)
John Paulson initiated holdings in Devon Energy Corp.. His purchase prices were between $62.93 and $76.65, with an estimated average price of $69.73. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 1.01%. His holdings were 3,300,000 shares as of 03/31/2010.Devon Energy Corporation is an independent energy company engaged primarily in oil and gas exploration, development and production, and in the acquisition of producing properties. Devon Energy Corp. has a market cap of $29.21 billion; its shares were traded at around $65.37 with a P/E ratio of 12.1 and P/S ratio of 3.6. The dividend yield of Devon Energy Corp. stocks is 1%.
New Purchase: Novell Inc. (NOVL, Financial)
John Paulson initiated holdings in Novell Inc.. His purchase prices were between $4.14 and $6.08, with an estimated average price of $5.06. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.71%. His holdings were 25,000,000 shares as of 03/31/2010.Novell, Inc. delivers infrastructure software for the Open Enterprise. Novell Inc. has a market cap of $2.05 billion; its shares were traded at around $5.88 with a P/E ratio of 20.3 and P/S ratio of 2.4.
New Purchase: Novagold Resources Inc (NG, Financial)
John Paulson initiated holdings in Novagold Resources Inc. His purchase prices were between $5.26 and $7.76, with an estimated average price of $6.33. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.68%. His holdings were 20,181,818 shares as of 03/31/2010.NovaGold Resources is a gold and copper company engaged in the exploration and development of mineral properties in Alaska and Western Canada. Novagold Resources Inc has a market cap of $1.77 billion; its shares were traded at around $8.03 with and P/S ratio of 1265.4.
New Purchase: Idearc Inc. (SPMD)
John Paulson initiated holdings in Idearc Inc.. His purchase prices were between $34.04 and $100, with an estimated average price of $39.97. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.5%. His holdings were 2,607,506 shares as of 03/31/2010.SuperMedia Inc., based in Dallas, Texas, is an advertising agency for local small to medium sized businesses across the United States. Idearc Inc. has a market cap of $536.9 million; its shares were traded at around $35.8 with and P/S ratio of 0.2.
New Purchase: Dex One Corp. (DEXO)
John Paulson initiated holdings in Dex One Corp.. His purchase prices were between $26.2 and $34.4, with an estimated average price of $28.69. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.49%. His holdings were 3,676,394 shares as of 03/31/2010.Dex One Corporation is a marketing services company that offers local businesses personalized marketing consulting services and exposure across a broad network of local marketing products including its official print, online and mobile yellow pages and search solutions. Dex One Corp. has a market cap of $1.22 billion; its shares were traded at around $24.33 with and P/S ratio of 0.6.
New Purchase: Smith International Inc. (SII)
John Paulson initiated holdings in Smith International Inc.. His purchase prices were between $27.17 and $45.13, with an estimated average price of $35.91. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.4%. His holdings were 2,000,000 shares as of 03/31/2010.Smith International, Inc. is a worldwide supplier of premium products and services to the oil and gas exploration and production industry, the petrochemical industry and other industrial markets. Smith International Inc. has a market cap of $10.69 billion; its shares were traded at around $43.02 with a P/E ratio of 86 and P/S ratio of 1.3. The dividend yield of Smith International Inc. stocks is 1.1%. Smith International Inc. had an annual average earning growth of 19.4% over the past 10 years. GuruFocus rated Smith International Inc. the business predictability rank of 3.5-star.
New Purchase: Boyd Gaming Corp. (BYD)
John Paulson initiated holdings in Boyd Gaming Corp.. His purchase prices were between $7.49 and $10.11, with an estimated average price of $8.39. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.19%. His holdings were 4,000,000 shares as of 03/31/2010.BOYD GAMING CORP. is a multi-jurisdictional gaming company which currently owns or operates ten casino entertainment facilities, is in the process ofconstructing its eleventh property, acquiring its twelfth property and recently acquired land upon which it intends to construct its thirteenth property. Boyd Gaming Corp. has a market cap of $1.14 billion; its shares were traded at around $13.24 with a P/E ratio of 36.8 and P/S ratio of 0.7.
New Purchase: Randgold Resources Ltd. (GOLD)
John Paulson initiated holdings in Randgold Resources Ltd.. His purchase prices were between $67.29 and $84.97, with an estimated average price of $75.18. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.18%. His holdings were 495,000 shares as of 03/31/2010.Randgold Resources is an international gold mining and exploration business. Randgold Resources Ltd. has a market cap of $7.95 billion; its shares were traded at around $88.27 with a P/E ratio of 107.6 and P/S ratio of 18.4. The dividend yield of Randgold Resources Ltd. stocks is 0.2%. Randgold Resources Ltd. had an annual average earning growth of 6.7% over the past 5 years.
New Purchase: Iamgold Corp. (IAG)
John Paulson initiated holdings in Iamgold Corp.. His purchase prices were between $13.21 and $17.08, with an estimated average price of $14.82. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.17%. His holdings were 2,700,000 shares as of 03/31/2010.IAMGOLD Corp is an international gold exploration and mining company based in Canada. Iamgold Corp. has a market cap of $6.81 billion; its shares were traded at around $18.37 with a P/E ratio of 31.1 and P/S ratio of 7.4. The dividend yield of Iamgold Corp. stocks is 0.3%. Iamgold Corp. had an annual average earning growth of 11.2% over the past 5 years.
New Purchase: Beazer Homes Usa Inc. (BZH)
John Paulson initiated holdings in Beazer Homes Usa Inc.. His purchase prices were between $3.9 and $5.42, with an estimated average price of $4.53. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.11%. His holdings were 5,000,000 shares as of 03/31/2010.Beazer Homes USA, Inc. designs, builds and sells single family homes. Beazer Homes Usa Inc. has a market cap of $325.9 million; its shares were traded at around $5.24 with and P/S ratio of 0.3.
New Purchase: Barrick Gold Corp. (ABX)
John Paulson initiated holdings in Barrick Gold Corp.. His purchase prices were between $34 and $41.76, with an estimated average price of $38.29. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.07%. His holdings were 400,000 shares as of 03/31/2010.Barrick Gold Corporation is a international gold producer with low-cost mines in North and South America. Barrick Gold Corp. has a market cap of $43.74 billion; its shares were traded at around $44.43 with a P/E ratio of 18.7 and P/S ratio of 5.4. The dividend yield of Barrick Gold Corp. stocks is 0.9%. Barrick Gold Corp. had an annual average earning growth of 14.2% over the past 10 years.
New Purchase: First Midwest Bancorp Inc. (FMBI)
John Paulson initiated holdings in First Midwest Bancorp Inc.. His purchase prices were between $10.51 and $14.205, with an estimated average price of $12.89. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.03%. His holdings were 400,000 shares as of 03/31/2010.FIRST MIDWEST BANCORP, INC. is a multi-bank holding company engaged in commercial banking, trust, investment management, insurance, mortgage origination and servicing activities. First Midwest Bancorp Inc. has a market cap of $1.18 billion; its shares were traded at around $15.98 with and P/S ratio of 2.5. The dividend yield of First Midwest Bancorp Inc. stocks is 0.2%.
Reduced: Mead Johnson Nutriti (MJN)
John Paulson reduced to his holdings in Mead Johnson Nutriti by 50%. His sale prices were between $43.62 and $52.35, with an estimated average price of $47.55. The impact to his portfolio due to this sale was -0.25%. John Paulson still held 2,000,000 shares as of 03/31/2010.Mead Johnson Nutrition Company is a pediatric nutrition company. Mead Johnson Nutriti has a market cap of $10.46 billion; its shares were traded at around $51.15 with a P/E ratio of 22.1 and P/S ratio of 3.7. The dividend yield of Mead Johnson Nutriti stocks is 1.8%.
Sold Out: Valley National Bancorp (VLY)
John Paulson sold out his holdings in Valley National Bancorp. His sale prices were between $12.5048 and $15.0476, with an estimated average price of $13.77.Valley National Bancorp is a bank holding company whose principal subsidiary is Valley National Bank. Valley National Bancorp has a market cap of $2.45 billion; its shares were traded at around $15.26 with a P/E ratio of 26.3 and P/S ratio of 3.1. The dividend yield of Valley National Bancorp stocks is 4.7%.
Sold Out: Philip Morris International Inc (PM)
John Paulson sold out his holdings in Philip Morris International Inc. His sale prices were between $45.51 and $52.89, with an estimated average price of $49.36.Philip Morris International is the international tobacco company, with products sold in over 160 countries. Philip Morris International Inc has a market cap of $86.99 billion; its shares were traded at around $46.25 with a P/E ratio of 13.3 and P/S ratio of 1.4. The dividend yield of Philip Morris International Inc stocks is 5%.
Sold Out: New York Community Bancorp Inc. (NYB)
John Paulson sold out his holdings in New York Community Bancorp Inc.. His sale prices were between $14.42 and $17.08, with an estimated average price of $15.47.New York Community Bancorp, Inc. is a producer of multi-family loans in New York City, with an emphasis on apartment buildings that feature below-market rents. New York Community Bancorp Inc. has a market cap of $6.97 billion; its shares were traded at around $16.08 with a P/E ratio of 15 and P/S ratio of 3.8. The dividend yield of New York Community Bancorp Inc. stocks is 6.2%. New York Community Bancorp Inc. had an annual average earning growth of 8.8% over the past 10 years.
Sold Out: Dr Pepper Snapple Gp (DPS)
John Paulson sold out his holdings in Dr Pepper Snapple Gp. His sale prices were between $26.84 and $36.8, with an estimated average price of $30.52.DR PEPPER SNAPPLE Group is one of the largest beverage companies in the Americas. Dr Pepper Snapple Gp has a market cap of $9.66 billion; its shares were traded at around $38 with a P/E ratio of 19 and P/S ratio of 1.7. The dividend yield of Dr Pepper Snapple Gp stocks is 1.6%.
Sold Out: Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB)
John Paulson sold out his holdings in Fifth Third Bancorp. His sale prices were between $9.75 and $13.7, with an estimated average price of $12.15.Fifth Third Bancorp is a registered financial holding company and a multi-bank holding company. Fifth Third Bancorp has a market cap of $11.11 billion; its shares were traded at around $13.98 with and P/S ratio of 1.2. The dividend yield of Fifth Third Bancorp stocks is 0.3%.
Sold Out: Lstza (LSTZA)
John Paulson sold out his holdings in Lstza. His sale prices were between $46.15 and $53.9, with an estimated average price of $49.61.Liberty Starz Group is a significant operating subsidiary and also a principal reportable segment of Liberty Media Corporation which focuses primarily on video programming, communications businesses, and the direct-to-home satellite distribution business. Lstza has a market cap of $2.75 billion; its shares were traded at around $55.59 with a P/E ratio of 78.3 and P/S ratio of 2.
Sold Out: Kraft Foods Inc. (KFT)
John Paulson sold out his holdings in Kraft Foods Inc.. His sale prices were between $27.18 and $30.8, with an estimated average price of $28.99.Kraft Foods, Inc. is the largest branded food and beverage company headquartered in the U. Kraft Foods Inc. has a market cap of $45.19 billion; its shares were traded at around $30.55 with a P/E ratio of 14.8 and P/S ratio of 1.1. The dividend yield of Kraft Foods Inc. stocks is 3.8%.
