Auxier Focus Fund Buys BP P.l.c., Glaxosmithkline Plc, H&R Block Inc., Sells Cisco Systems Inc., Petroleo Brasileiro, Amgen Inc.

Auxier Focus Fund Q2 Portfolio Update: Buys APOL, BP, CVS, GSK, HRB, JNJ, MSFT, VALU, WTW, XOM

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Jul 21, 2010
Jeff Auxier of Auxier Focus Fund just reported his Q2 portfolio holdings. The fund did not initiate new positions in Q2, added to existing positions, and exited from a number of positions.

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Over the past 10 years ended 2009, his fund has a cumulative return of 86.5%, while the S&P 500 lost 8.1%. In 2008, the market was down 37%, his fund lost 24.5%, a lot less than the market. In this year until June 30, his fund was down 3.99%, while the market lost 6.65%.

Jeff Auxier owns 104 stocks with a total value of $91 million. These are the details of the buys and sells.

For the details of Jeff Auxier's stock buys and sells, go to http://www.gurufocus.com/StockBuy.php?GuruName=Jeff+Auxier

This is the sector weightings of his portfolio:

Consumer Goods

21.8%

Consumer Services

17.7%

Health Care

16.9%

Financials

12.5%

Industrials

11.3%

Oil & Gas

7.5%

Technology

4.9%

Telecommunications

4.3%

Basic Materials

2.7%



These are the top 5 holdings of Jeff Auxier

  1. PHILIP MORRIS INTERNATIONAL INC (PM) - 96,754 shares, 5.34% of the total portfolio. Shares reduced by 0.01%
  2. DR PEPPER SNAPPLE GP (DPS) - 74,537 shares, 3.2% of the total portfolio. Shares reduced by 39.47%
  3. The Travelers Companies Inc. (TRV) - 52,520 shares, 2.88% of the total portfolio. Shares reduced by 0.52%
  4. WellPoint Inc. (WLP) - 49,000 shares, 2.84% of the total portfolio. Shares reduced by 0.2%
  5. WalMart Stores Inc. (WMT) - 51,725 shares, 2.83% of the total portfolio. Shares reduced by 0.29%


Added: BP P.l.c. (BP, Financial)

Jeff Auxier added to his holdings in Bp P.l.c. by 101.24%. His purchase prices were between $27.02 and $60.57, with an estimated average price of $45.52. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.66%. His holdings were 33,196 shares as of 06/30/2010.

BP p.l.c. is the holding company of one of the world's largest petroleum and petrochemicals groups. Bp P.l.c. has a market cap of $110.2 billion; its shares were traded at around $35.2 with a P/E ratio of 5.1 and P/S ratio of 0.5. Bp P.l.c. had an annual average earning growth of 20.3% over the past 10 years. GuruFocus rated Bp P.l.c. the business predictability rank of 3-star.

Added: Glaxosmithkline Plc (GSK, Financial)

Jeff Auxier added to his holdings in Glaxosmithkline Plc by 33.94%. His purchase prices were between $32.34 and $39.57, with an estimated average price of $35.94. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.44%. His holdings were 43,410 shares as of 06/30/2010.

GlaxoSmithKline is one of the world's research based pharmaceutical and healthcare companies and is committed to improving the quality of human life by enabling people to do more, feel better and live longer. Glaxosmithkline Plc has a market cap of $103.02 billion; its shares were traded at around $36.37 with a P/E ratio of 9 and P/S ratio of 2.3. The dividend yield of Glaxosmithkline Plc stocks is 5.5%. Glaxosmithkline Plc had an annual average earning growth of 6.8% over the past 10 years. GuruFocus rated Glaxosmithkline Plc the business predictability rank of 3-star.

Added: H&R Block Inc. (HRB, Financial)

Jeff Auxier added to his holdings in H&r Block Inc. by 36.05%. His purchase prices were between $14.96 and $18.92, with an estimated average price of $16.93. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.28%. His holdings were 66,050 shares as of 06/30/2010.

H&R Block Inc. is a diversified company involved in tax return preparation,electronic filing of income tax returns and other tax-related services. H&r Block Inc. has a market cap of $4.75 billion; its shares were traded at around $14.69 with a P/E ratio of 9.8 and P/S ratio of 1.2. The dividend yield of H&r Block Inc. stocks is 4.1%.

Added: Apollo Group Inc. (APOL, Financial)

Jeff Auxier added to his holdings in Apollo Group Inc. by 48.57%. His purchase prices were between $43.13 and $65.74, with an estimated average price of $55.58. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.18%. His holdings were 10,400 shares as of 06/30/2010.

Apollo Group, Inc. has been providing higher education to working adults for over 25 years. Apollo Group Inc. has a market cap of $7.27 billion; its shares were traded at around $48.08 with a P/E ratio of 9.4 and P/S ratio of 1.8. 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: Microsoft Corp. (MSFT, Financial)

Jeff Auxier added to his holdings in Microsoft Corp. by 9.56%. His purchase prices were between $23.31 and $31.39, with an estimated average price of $28.01. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.18%. His holdings were 74,586 shares as of 06/30/2010.

Microsoft develops, manufactures, licenses, and supports a wide range of software products for a multitude of computing devices. Microsoft Corp. has a market cap of $223.39 billion; its shares were traded at around $25.48 with a P/E ratio of 13 and P/S ratio of 3.8. The dividend yield of Microsoft Corp. stocks is 2.1%. Microsoft Corp. had an annual average earning growth of 10.7% over the past 10 years.

Added: CVS Caremark Corp. (CVS, Financial)

Jeff Auxier added to his holdings in Cvs Caremark Corp. by 10.85%. His purchase prices were between $29.82 and $37.37, with an estimated average price of $34.64. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.18%. His holdings were 55,172 shares as of 06/30/2010.

CVS/Caremark is the nation's premier integrated pharmacy services provider, combining one of the nation's pharmaceutical services companies with the country's largest pharmacy chain. Cvs Caremark Corp. has a market cap of $41.49 billion; its shares were traded at around $30.49 with a P/E ratio of 11.3 and P/S ratio of 0.4. The dividend yield of Cvs Caremark Corp. stocks is 1.2%. Cvs Caremark Corp. had an annual average earning growth of 12.4% over the past 10 years. GuruFocus rated Cvs Caremark Corp. the business predictability rank of 4.5-star.

Added: Johnson & Johnson (JNJ, Financial)

Jeff Auxier added to his holdings in Johnson & Johnson by 17.56%. His purchase prices were between $58 and $66.03, with an estimated average price of $62.2. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.16%. His holdings were 16,500 shares as of 06/30/2010.

Johnson & Johnson is engaged in the manufacture and sale of a broad range of products in the health care field in many countries of the world. Johnson & Johnson has a market cap of $161.57 billion; its shares were traded at around $58.58 with a P/E ratio of 12.6 and P/S ratio of 2.7. The dividend yield of Johnson & Johnson stocks is 3.7%. Johnson & Johnson had an annual average earning growth of 10.8% over the past 10 years. GuruFocus rated Johnson & Johnson the business predictability rank of 4.5-star.

Added: Exxon Mobil Corp. (XOM, Financial)

Jeff Auxier added to his holdings in Exxon Mobil Corp. by 9.4%. His purchase prices were between $57.29 and $69.29, with an estimated average price of $64.08. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.15%. His holdings were 26,820 shares as of 06/30/2010.

Exxon Mobil Corporation's principal business is energy, involving exploration for, and production of, crude oil and natural gas, manufacturing of petroleum products and transportation and sale of crudeoil, natural gas and petroleum products. Exxon Mobil Corp. has a market cap of $300.54 billion; its shares were traded at around $58.95 with a P/E ratio of 13.3 and P/S ratio of 1. The dividend yield of Exxon Mobil Corp. stocks is 3%. Exxon Mobil Corp. had an annual average earning growth of 11.2% over the past 10 years. GuruFocus rated Exxon Mobil Corp. the business predictability rank of 3.5-star.

Added: Weight Watchers International Inc. (WTW, Financial)

Jeff Auxier added to his holdings in Weight Watchers International Inc. by 6.87%. His purchase prices were between $25.56 and $28.22, with an estimated average price of $26.93. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.13%. His holdings were 69,250 shares as of 06/30/2010.

Weight Watchers International, Inc. is the largest provider of weight control programs in the world. Weight Watchers International Inc. has a market cap of $2.02 billion; its shares were traded at around $26.19 with a P/E ratio of 10.1 and P/S ratio of 1.5. The dividend yield of Weight Watchers International Inc. stocks is 2.6%. Weight Watchers International Inc. had an annual average earning growth of 12.7% over the past 10 years.

Added: Value Line Inc. (VALU, Financial)

Jeff Auxier added to his holdings in Value Line Inc. by 22.91%. His purchase prices were between $17.14 and $27.04, with an estimated average price of $20.44. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.04%. His holdings were 14,485 shares as of 06/30/2010.

VALUE LINE, INC.'s primary businesses are producing investment related periodical publications through its wholly-owned subsidiary Value Line Publishing, Inc. Value Line Inc. has a market cap of $151.6 million; its shares were traded at around $15.19 with and P/S ratio of 2.2. Value Line Inc. had an annual average earning growth of 1.8% over the past 5 years.

Reduced: Diageo Plc (DEO, Financial)

Jeff Auxier reduced to his holdings in Diageo Plc by 23.2%. His sale prices were between $59.22 and $71.59, with an estimated average price of $65.67. The impact to his portfolio due to this sale was -0.33%. Jeff Auxier still held 19,264 shares as of 06/30/2010.

Diageo is an multinational branded food and drinks company. Diageo Plc has a market cap of $42.59 billion; its shares were traded at around $68 with and P/S ratio of 2.8. The dividend yield of Diageo Plc stocks is 3.4%.

Reduced: Dr Pepper Snapple Gp (DPS, Financial)

Jeff Auxier reduced to his holdings in Dr Pepper Snapple Gp by 39.47%. His sale prices were between $32.73 and $38.24, with an estimated average price of $36.11. The impact to his portfolio due to this sale was -1.26%. Jeff Auxier still held 74,537 shares as of 06/30/2010.

DR PEPPER SNAPPLE Group is one of the largest beverage companies in the Americas. Dr Pepper Snapple Gp has a market cap of $9.73 billion; its shares were traded at around $39.6 with a P/E ratio of 19.8 and P/S ratio of 1.7. The dividend yield of Dr Pepper Snapple Gp stocks is 2.6%.

Sold Out: Telemex Intl S.a.b. De Cv (TII)

Jeff Auxier sold out his holdings in Telemex Intl S.a.b. De Cv. His sale prices were between $17.46 and $19.76, with an estimated average price of $18.57.

TELMEX INTERNATIONAL operates in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and Uruguay, offering one complete structure of regional and local support to respond with opportunity and efficiency to the requirements of the clients. Telemex Intl S.a.b. De Cv has a market cap of $8.58 billion; its shares were traded at around $18.05 with and P/S ratio of 1. The dividend yield of Telemex Intl S.a.b. De Cv stocks is 1.3%.

Sold Out: Alberto-culver Co (ACV)

Jeff Auxier sold out his holdings in Alberto-culver Co. His sale prices were between $25.82 and $28.95, with an estimated average price of $27.59.

Alberto Culver Company develops, manufactures, distributes and markets beauty care products, as well as food and household products in the United States and more than 100 other countries. Alberto-culver Co has a market cap of $2.93 billion; its shares were traded at around $29.8 with a P/E ratio of 21.3 and P/S ratio of 2. The dividend yield of Alberto-culver Co stocks is 1.2%.

Sold Out: Bridgepoint Education Inc (BPI)

Jeff Auxier sold out his holdings in Bridgepoint Education Inc. His sale prices were between $16.5 and $27.28, with an estimated average price of $22.79.

Bridgepoint Education, Inc. provides postsecondary education services. Bridgepoint Education Inc has a market cap of $961.4 million; its shares were traded at around $17.61 with a P/E ratio of 11.4 and P/S ratio of 2.1.

Sold Out: Fedex Corp. (FDX)

Jeff Auxier sold out his holdings in Fedex Corp.. His sale prices were between $71.51 and $95.62, with an estimated average price of $85.19.

FedEx Corporation is a global transportation and logistics enterprise that offers customers a one-stop source for global shipping, logistics and supply chain solutions. Fedex Corp. has a market cap of $23.77 billion; its shares were traded at around $75.91 with a P/E ratio of 20.1 and P/S ratio of 0.7. The dividend yield of Fedex Corp. stocks is 0.6%. Fedex Corp. had an annual average earning growth of 3.9% over the past 10 years. GuruFocus rated Fedex Corp. the business predictability rank of 3-star.

Sold Out: Amgen Inc. (AMGN)

Jeff Auxier sold out his holdings in Amgen Inc.. His sale prices were between $50.36 and $61.14, with an estimated average price of $56.34.

Amgen Inc. discovers, develops and delivers innovative human therapeutics. Amgen Inc. has a market cap of $50.96 billion; its shares were traded at around $53.2 with a P/E ratio of 10.4 and P/S ratio of 3.5. Amgen Inc. had an annual average earning growth of 18.1% over the past 10 years. GuruFocus rated Amgen Inc. the business predictability rank of 4-star.

Sold Out: Career Education Corp. (CECO)

Jeff Auxier sold out his holdings in Career Education Corp.. His sale prices were between $23.48 and $35.7, with an estimated average price of $29.45.

Career Education Corporation is a provider of private, for-profit post-secondary education with campuses throughout the United States and Canada, the United Kingdom and the United Arab Emirates. Career Education Corp. has a market cap of $2.13 billion; its shares were traded at around $26.04 with a P/E ratio of 13.3 and P/S ratio of 1.2. Career Education Corp. had an annual average earning growth of 12.8% over the past 10 years.

Sold Out: Petroleo Brasileiro S.a.petrobras (PBR)

Jeff Auxier sold out his holdings in Petroleo Brasileiro S.a.petrobras. His sale prices were between $32.88 and $46.35, with an estimated average price of $39.05.

PETROBRAS-ADR C is an integrated company operating in exploration, production, refining, retailing and transportation of petroleum and its byproducts at home and abroad. Petroleo Brasileiro S.a.petrobras has a market cap of $91.4 billion; its shares were traded at around $36.03 with a P/E ratio of 9.1 and P/S ratio of 0.9. The dividend yield of Petroleo Brasileiro S.a.petrobras stocks is 0.4%. Petroleo Brasileiro S.a.petrobras had an annual average earning growth of 20.2% over the past 10 years. GuruFocus rated Petroleo Brasileiro S.a.petrobras the business predictability rank of 4-star.

Sold Out: Cisco Systems Inc. (CSCO)

Jeff Auxier sold out his holdings in Cisco Systems Inc.. His sale prices were between $21.62 and $27.57, with an estimated average price of $24.84.

Cisco Systems, Inc. is the worldwide leader in networking for the Internet. Cisco Systems Inc. has a market cap of $131.7 billion; its shares were traded at around $23.05 with a P/E ratio of 17.8 and P/S ratio of 3.7. Cisco Systems Inc. had an annual average earning growth of 20% over the past 10 years. GuruFocus rated Cisco Systems Inc. the business predictability rank of 3.5-star.

Sold Out: City Bank (CTBK)

Jeff Auxier sold out his holdings in City Bank. His sale prices were between $1.08 and $1.93, with an estimated average price of $1.31.

CityBank is a full service bank that has offices throughout Snohomish and north King Counties (the area north of metropolitan Seattle). with and P/S ratio of 0.09.