First Pacific Advisors Buys Lowes Cos., Aon Corp., Cit Group Inc., Sells Abbott Laboratories, Amgen Inc., Ebay Inc.

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Nov 19, 2011
First Pacific Advisors (FPA) is an investment management firm located in Los Angeles, Calif. With over $16.17 billion under management, FPA utilizes four primary strategies: absolute value, quality value, contrarian, and fixed income. Those strategies are then utilized in several of First Pacific’s funds, ranging from the small and mid-cap oriented Capital Fund, to the New Fixed Income fund. One fund in particular, the Capital Fund, has assets of $1.4 billion under management. This fund has been in operation since July 1984, and is led by its CEO Robert Rodriguez. Steven Romick, another excellent value manager, manages FPA Crescent Fund. Both of them have built outstanding long term track record.

As of 09/30/2011, First Pacific Advisors, LLC owns 120 stocks with a total value of $6.2 billion. These are the details of the buys and sells.

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This is the sector weightings of his portfolio:

Oil & Gas20.3%
Consumer Services18.5%
Industrials14.4%
Health Care13.4%
Technology11.7%
Financials11.4%
Consumer Goods4.6%
Telecom2.2%
Not Assigned2%
Basic Materials0.4%


These are the top 5 holdings of First Pacific Advisors

  1. Ensco PLC (ESV) - 8,185,800 shares, 5.3% of the total portfolio. Shares added by 1.74%
  2. AON Corp. (AON) - 7,222,500 shares, 4.9% of the total portfolio. Shares added by 44.83%
  3. CVS Caremark (CVS) - 8,062,300 shares, 4.3% of the total portfolio. Shares added by 18.07%
  4. WalMart Stores (WMT) - 4,776,400 shares, 4.0% of the total portfolio. Shares added by 10.75%
  5. Covidien (COV) - 4,761,700 shares, 3.4% of the total portfolio. Shares added by 9.84%


New Purchase: Lowes Cos. (LOW)

First Pacific Advisors initiated holdings in Lowes Cos.. His purchase prices were between $18.11 and $23.99, with an estimated average price of $20.77. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 1.51%. His holdings were 4,858,400 shares as of 09/30/2011. Lowe's Companies Inc. is a retailer of home improvement products in the world, with specific emphasis on retail do-it-yourself and commercial business customers. Lowes Cos. has a market cap of $29.38 billion; its shares were traded at around $23.31 with a P/E ratio of 15.2 and P/S ratio of 0.6. The dividend yield of Lowes Cos. stocks is 2.4%. Lowes Cos. had an annual average earnings growth of 7.8% over the past 10 years.

New Purchase: Amerigroup Corp. (AGP)

First Pacific Advisors initiated holdings in Amerigroup Corp.. His purchase prices were between $40.1 and $74.87, with an estimated average price of $53.54. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.6%. His holdings were 961,200 shares as of 09/30/2011. Amerigroup Corporation is a multi-state managed healthcare company focused on serving people who receive healthcare benefits through state-sponsored programs, including Medicaid, Children's Health Insurance Program, or CHIP, and Family Care. Amerigroup Corp. has a market cap of $2.68 billion; its shares were traded at around $54.06 with a P/E ratio of 12.1 and P/S ratio of 0.5. Amerigroup Corp. had an annual average earnings growth of 16.5% over the past 10 years. GuruFocus rated Amerigroup Corp. the business predictability rank of 4-star.

New Purchase: Federated Investors Inc. (FII)

First Pacific Advisors initiated holdings in Federated Investors Inc.. His purchase prices were between $16.36 and $24.53, with an estimated average price of $19.31. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.42%. His holdings were 1,504,400 shares as of 09/30/2011. Federated Investors, Inc. is a provider of investment management and related financial services. Federated Investors Inc. has a market cap of $1.72 billion; its shares were traded at around $16.45 with a P/E ratio of 9.8 and P/S ratio of 1.9. The dividend yield of Federated Investors Inc. stocks is 5.9%. Federated Investors Inc. had an annual average earnings growth of 1% over the past 10 years.

New Purchase: Analog Devices Inc. (ADI)

First Pacific Advisors initiated holdings in Analog Devices Inc.. His purchase prices were between $30.18 and $40.19, with an estimated average price of $34. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.27%. His holdings were 541,500 shares as of 09/30/2011. Analog Devices, Inc. is one of the world leaders in the design, manufacture and marketing of high-performance analog, mixed-signal and digital signal processing integrated circuits used in signal processing applications. Analog Devices Inc. has a market cap of $10.57 billion; its shares were traded at around $35.3 with a P/E ratio of 12.4 and P/S ratio of 3.8. The dividend yield of Analog Devices Inc. stocks is 2.8%. Analog Devices Inc. had an annual average earnings growth of 8.8% over the past 10 years.

New Purchase: Google Inc. (GOOG)

First Pacific Advisors initiated holdings in Google Inc.. His purchase prices were between $490.92 and $622.52, with an estimated average price of $552.64. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.23%. His holdings were 27,900 shares as of 09/30/2011. Google is a public and profitable company focused on search services. Google Inc. has a market cap of $192.67 billion; its shares were traded at around $594.88 with a P/E ratio of 19.3 and P/S ratio of 6.5. Google Inc. had an annual average earnings growth of 58.4% over the past 10 years.

New Purchase: Interpublic Group Of Cos. (IPG)

First Pacific Advisors initiated holdings in Interpublic Group Of Cos.. His purchase prices were between $7.24 and $12.84, with an estimated average price of $9.41. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.21%. His holdings were 1,848,800 shares as of 09/30/2011. The Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc.'s is one of the world's organizations of advertising agencies and marketing services companies. Interpublic Group Of Cos. has a market cap of $4.29 billion; its shares were traded at around $8.96 with a P/E ratio of 14.8 and P/S ratio of 0.7. The dividend yield of Interpublic Group Of Cos. stocks is 2.7%.

New Purchase: Veeco Instruments Inc. (VECO)

First Pacific Advisors initiated holdings in Veeco Instruments Inc.. His purchase prices were between $26.94 and $47.21, with an estimated average price of $36.1. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.2%. His holdings were 501,400 shares as of 09/30/2011. VEECO INSTRUMENTS INC. (DE) designs, manufactures, markets and services a broad line of precision beam etching and surface measurement systems used in the manufacture of microelectronic products. Veeco Instruments Inc. has a market cap of $1 billion; its shares were traded at around $24.37 with a P/E ratio of 4.4 and P/S ratio of 1.2.

New Purchase: Cbl & Associates Properties Inc. Dep. Shs (CBL.PC)

First Pacific Advisors initiated holdings in Cbl & Associates Properties Inc. Dep. Shs. His purchase prices were between $22.45 and $25.18, with an estimated average price of $24.56. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.04%. His holdings were 100,000 shares as of 09/30/2011. .

New Purchase: Rosetta Resources Inc. (ROSE)

First Pacific Advisors initiated holdings in Rosetta Resources Inc.. His purchase prices were between $36.24 and $56.82, with an estimated average price of $47.53. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.04%. His holdings were 64,000 shares as of 09/30/2011. Rosetta Resources Inc. is an independent oil and gas company engaged in the acquisition, exploration, development and production of primarily natural gas properties in North America. Rosetta Resources Inc. has a market cap of $2.53 billion; its shares were traded at around $47.71 with a P/E ratio of 33.4 and P/S ratio of 8.2.

New Purchase: Prologis Inc. 6.750% Cum. Redeem. Pfd. Series S (PLD.PS)

First Pacific Advisors initiated holdings in Prologis Inc. 6.750% Cum. Redeem. Pfd. Series S. His purchase prices were between $21.75 and $24.99, with an estimated average price of $23.59. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.04%. His holdings were 120,000 shares as of 09/30/2011. .

New Purchase: Ishares Trust Russell 2000 Index Fund (IWM)

First Pacific Advisors initiated holdings in Ishares Trust Russell 2000 Index Fund. His purchase prices were between $64.73 and $85.65, with an estimated average price of $73.94. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.01%. His holdings were 11,800 shares as of 09/30/2011. ISHARES RUSSELL 2000 Index Fund seeks investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the small capitalization sector of the U. Ishares Trust Russell 2000 Index Fund has a market cap of $13.22 billion; its shares were traded at around $71.98 . The dividend yield of Ishares Trust Russell 2000 Index Fund stocks is 1.4%.

Sold Out: Abbott Laboratories (ABT)

First Pacific Advisors sold out his holdings in Abbott Laboratories. His sale prices were between $46.89 and $53.54, with an estimated average price of $51.34. Abbott Laboratories is a global, broad-based health care company devoted to discovering new medicines, new technologies and new ways to manage health. Abbott Laboratories has a market cap of $83.31 billion; its shares were traded at around $53.52 with a P/E ratio of 11.8 and P/S ratio of 2.4. The dividend yield of Abbott Laboratories stocks is 3.5%. Abbott Laboratories had an annual average earnings growth of 7.8% over the past 10 years. GuruFocus rated Abbott Laboratories the business predictability rank of 5-star.

Sold Out: Amgen Inc. (AMGN)

First Pacific Advisors sold out his holdings in Amgen Inc.. His sale prices were between $48.27 and $57.92, with an estimated average price of $54.59. Amgen Inc. discovers, develops and delivers innovative human therapeutics. Amgen Inc. has a market cap of $51.35 billion; its shares were traded at around $55.57 with a P/E ratio of 10.7 and P/S ratio of 3.5. The dividend yield of Amgen Inc. stocks is 2%. Amgen Inc. had an annual average earnings growth of 16.4% over the past 10 years. GuruFocus rated Amgen Inc. the business predictability rank of 3-star.

Added: Aon Corp. (AON, Financial)

First Pacific Advisors added to his holdings in Aon Corp. by 44.83%. His purchase prices were between $40 and $51.83, with an estimated average price of $46.3. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 1.51%. His holdings were 7,222,500 shares as of 09/30/2011. Aon Corporation is a holding company whose operating subsidiaries carry onbusiness in three distinct segments: insurance brokerage and other services; consulting; and insurance underwriting. Aon Corp. has a market cap of $14.96 billion; its shares were traded at around $45.78 with a P/E ratio of 14.5 and P/S ratio of 1.8. The dividend yield of Aon Corp. stocks is 1.3%. Aon Corp. had an annual average earnings growth of 3.2% over the past 10 years.

Added: Cit Group Inc. (CIT, Financial)

First Pacific Advisors added to his holdings in Cit Group Inc. by 204.74%. His purchase prices were between $30.55 and $44.17, with an estimated average price of $35.98. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.93%. His holdings were 2,843,306 shares as of 09/30/2011. CIT Group Inc. is a bank holding company that provides financing and leasing capital for commercial companies throughout the world. Cit Group Inc. has a market cap of $6.36 billion; its shares were traded at around $31.68 with a P/E ratio of 37.2 and P/S ratio of 1.

Added: Thermo Fisher Scientific (TMO, Financial)

First Pacific Advisors added to his holdings in Thermo Fisher Scientific by 210.08%. His purchase prices were between $49.77 and $65.57, with an estimated average price of $56.29. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.89%. His holdings were 1,620,800 shares as of 09/30/2011. Thermo Fisher Scientific is the world leader in serving science, enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Thermo Fisher Scientific has a market cap of $17.53 billion; its shares were traded at around $45.9 with a P/E ratio of 11.5 and P/S ratio of 1.6. Thermo Fisher Scientific had an annual average earnings growth of 12.7% over the past 10 years. GuruFocus rated Thermo Fisher Scientific the business predictability rank of 2.5-star.

Added: Anheuserbusch Inbev Sa/nv (BUD, Financial)

First Pacific Advisors added to his holdings in Anheuserbusch Inbev Sa/nv by 46.03%. His purchase prices were between $49.72 and $59.33, with an estimated average price of $54.55. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.76%. His holdings were 2,822,000 shares as of 09/30/2011. Anheuser-Busch Companies is the holding company parent of Anheuser-BuschIncorporated and to a number of subsidiaries that conduct variousother business operations. Anheuserbusch Inbev Sa/nv has a market cap of $92.7 billion; its shares were traded at around $57.73 with a P/E ratio of 16.2 and P/S ratio of 2.5. The dividend yield of Anheuserbusch Inbev Sa/nv stocks is 1.7%.

Added: Cvs Caremark (CVS, Financial)

First Pacific Advisors added to his holdings in Cvs Caremark by 18.07%. His purchase prices were between $32.06 and $38.54, with an estimated average price of $35.73. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.66%. His holdings were 8,062,300 shares as of 09/30/2011. 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 has a market cap of $51.32 billion; its shares were traded at around $38.16 with a P/E ratio of 14.1 and P/S ratio of 0.5. The dividend yield of Cvs Caremark stocks is 1.3%. Cvs Caremark had an annual average earnings growth of 13.4% over the past 10 years. GuruFocus rated Cvs Caremark the business predictability rank of 4.5-star.

Added: American International Group Inc. (AIG, Financial)

First Pacific Advisors added to his holdings in American International Group Inc. by 148.21%. His purchase prices were between $21.61 and $30.21, with an estimated average price of $25.73. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.63%. His holdings were 2,980,520 shares as of 09/30/2011. American International Group, Inc., world leaders in insurance and financial services, is the international insurance organization with operations in more than one hundred thirty countries and jurisdictions. American International Group Inc. has a market cap of $41.53 billion; its shares were traded at around $21.88 with and P/S ratio of 0.7.

Added: Cisco Systems Inc. (CSCO, Financial)

First Pacific Advisors added to his holdings in Cisco Systems Inc. by 36.99%. His purchase prices were between $13.73 and $16.67, with an estimated average price of $15.71. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.51%. His holdings were 7,528,600 shares as of 09/30/2011. Cisco Systems, Inc. is the worldwide leader in networking for the Internet. Cisco Systems Inc. has a market cap of $98.82 billion; its shares were traded at around $18.42 with a P/E ratio of 13.1 and P/S ratio of 2.4. The dividend yield of Cisco Systems Inc. stocks is 1.3%. Cisco Systems Inc. had an annual average earnings growth of 11.8% over the past 10 years. GuruFocus rated Cisco Systems Inc. the business predictability rank of 2.5-star.

Added: Omnicare Inc. (OCR, Financial)

First Pacific Advisors added to his holdings in Omnicare Inc. by 26.34%. His purchase prices were between $25.21 and $32.98, with an estimated average price of $29.12. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.5%. His holdings were 5,852,000 shares as of 09/30/2011. Omnicare, Inc., a Fortune five hundred company based in Covington, Kentucky, is a provider of pharmaceutical care for the elderly. Omnicare Inc. has a market cap of $3.94 billion; its shares were traded at around $30.02 with a P/E ratio of 14.4 and P/S ratio of 0.7. The dividend yield of Omnicare Inc. stocks is 0.5%.

Added: Travelers Cos Inc. (TRV, Financial)

First Pacific Advisors added to his holdings in Travelers Cos Inc. by 59.78%. His purchase prices were between $47.12 and $58.9, with an estimated average price of $52.45. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.45%. His holdings were 1,532,000 shares as of 09/30/2011. St. Paul Travelers is a provider of commercial property-liability insurance and asset management services. Travelers Cos Inc. has a market cap of $23.54 billion; its shares were traded at around $56.22 with a P/E ratio of 15.3 and P/S ratio of 1. The dividend yield of Travelers Cos Inc. stocks is 3%. Travelers Cos Inc. had an annual average earnings growth of 8.4% over the past 5 years.

Added: Bank Of New York Mellon (BK, Financial)

First Pacific Advisors added to his holdings in Bank Of New York Mellon by 283.95%. His purchase prices were between $18.52 and $26.39, with an estimated average price of $22.12. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.45%. His holdings were 2,028,000 shares as of 09/30/2011. Bank of New York is a bank holding company and one of the world's larger financial institutions. Bank Of New York Mellon has a market cap of $23.32 billion; its shares were traded at around $18.92 with a P/E ratio of 8.6 and P/S ratio of 1.6. The dividend yield of Bank Of New York Mellon stocks is 2.7%.

Added: Walmart Stores (WMT, Financial)

First Pacific Advisors added to his holdings in Walmart Stores by 10.75%. His purchase prices were between $48.41 and $54.52, with an estimated average price of $52.41. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.39%. His holdings were 4,776,400 shares as of 09/30/2011. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. is the world's largest retailer. Walmart Stores has a market cap of $197.25 billion; its shares were traded at around $57.23 with a P/E ratio of 13.3 and P/S ratio of 0.5. The dividend yield of Walmart Stores stocks is 2.6%. Walmart Stores had an annual average earnings growth of 11.1% over the past 10 years. GuruFocus rated Walmart Stores the business predictability rank of 5-star.

Added: Oshkosh (OSK, Financial)

First Pacific Advisors added to his holdings in Oshkosh by 117.46%. His purchase prices were between $16.01 and $32.59, with an estimated average price of $22.44. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.37%. His holdings were 2,724,300 shares as of 09/30/2011. Oshkosh Corporation is a designer, manufacturer and marketer of a broad range of specialty access equipment, commercial, fire & emergency and military vehicles and vehicle bodies. Oshkosh has a market cap of $1.89 billion; its shares were traded at around $20.75 with a P/E ratio of 6.8 and P/S ratio of 0.3.

Added: Vodafone Group Plc (VOD)

First Pacific Advisors added to his holdings in Vodafone Group Plc by 18.24%. His purchase prices were between $24.58 and $28.21, with an estimated average price of $26.38. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.35%. His holdings were 5,448,100 shares as of 09/30/2011. Vodafone AirTouch Plc is the world's largest international mobile communications firm. Vodafone Group Plc has a market cap of $137.1 billion; its shares were traded at around $26.96 with and P/S ratio of 2. The dividend yield of Vodafone Group Plc stocks is 7.2%.

Added: Microsoft Corp. (MSFT)

First Pacific Advisors added to his holdings in Microsoft Corp. by 11.2%. His purchase prices were between $24.05 and $28.08, with an estimated average price of $26.18. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.33%. His holdings were 8,159,600 shares as of 09/30/2011. 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 $211.97 billion; its shares were traded at around $25.3 with a P/E ratio of 9.4 and P/S ratio of 3. The dividend yield of Microsoft Corp. stocks is 2.6%. Microsoft Corp. had an annual average earnings growth of 14.4% over the past 10 years. GuruFocus rated Microsoft Corp. the business predictability rank of 4.5-star.

Added: Hewlettpackard Co. (HPQ)

First Pacific Advisors added to his holdings in Hewlettpackard Co. by 38.08%. His purchase prices were between $22.32 and $37.47, with an estimated average price of $29.45. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.31%. His holdings were 3,128,500 shares as of 09/30/2011. Hewlett Packard is one of the global providers of computing and imaging solutions and services for business and home. Hewlettpackard Co. has a market cap of $55.62 billion; its shares were traded at around $27.99 with a P/E ratio of 5.5 and P/S ratio of 0.4. The dividend yield of Hewlettpackard Co. stocks is 1.8%. Hewlettpackard Co. had an annual average earnings growth of 24.3% over the past 5 years.

Added: Owensillinois Inc. (OI)

First Pacific Advisors added to his holdings in Owensillinois Inc. by 44.31%. His purchase prices were between $15.9 and $26.83, with an estimated average price of $20.52. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.31%. His holdings were 4,171,800 shares as of 09/30/2011. Owens-Illinois, Inc. is one of the largest manufacturers of glass containers in North America, South America, Australia, New Zealand, and China, and one of the largest in Europe. Owensillinois Inc. has a market cap of $3.14 billion; its shares were traded at around $19.14 with a P/E ratio of 8.1 and P/S ratio of 0.5.

Added: Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (CNQ)

First Pacific Advisors added to his holdings in Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. by 23.1%. His purchase prices were between $29.4 and $43.77, with an estimated average price of $37.24. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.3%. His holdings were 3,368,700 shares as of 09/30/2011. Canadian Natural Resources Limited is a senior independent oil and natural gas exploration, development and production company based in Calgary, Alberta. Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. has a market cap of $39.51 billion; its shares were traded at around $36.05 with a P/E ratio of 18.2 and P/S ratio of 2.7. The dividend yield of Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. stocks is 1%. Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. had an annual average earnings growth of 20.5% over the past 10 years. GuruFocus rated Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. the business predictability rank of 2.5-star.

Added: Covidien (COV)

First Pacific Advisors added to his holdings in Covidien by 9.84%. His purchase prices were between $44.07 and $54.27, with an estimated average price of $49.73. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.3%. His holdings were 4,761,700 shares as of 09/30/2011. Covidien PLC, formerly Covidien Ltd, is engaged in the development, manufacture and sale of healthcare products for use in clinical and home settings. Covidien has a market cap of $22.51 billion; its shares were traded at around $45.61 with a P/E ratio of 12.2 and P/S ratio of 2.2. The dividend yield of Covidien stocks is 1.9%.

Added: Walgreen Co. (WAG)

First Pacific Advisors added to his holdings in Walgreen Co. by 45.4%. His purchase prices were between $32.53 and $44.14, with an estimated average price of $37.62. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.27%. His holdings were 1,635,200 shares as of 09/30/2011. Walgreen Co. is a national retail pharmacy chain and considered the leader in innovative drugstore retailing. Walgreen Co. has a market cap of $29.02 billion; its shares were traded at around $32.63 with a P/E ratio of 12.3 and P/S ratio of 0.4. The dividend yield of Walgreen Co. stocks is 2.8%. Walgreen Co. had an annual average earnings growth of 11.7% over the past 10 years. GuruFocus rated Walgreen Co. the business predictability rank of 4.5-star.

Added: Johnson & Johnson (JNJ)

First Pacific Advisors added to his holdings in Johnson & Johnson by 21.99%. His purchase prices were between $60.2 and $67.92, with an estimated average price of $64.79. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.26%. His holdings were 1,385,600 shares as of 09/30/2011. 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 $174.97 billion; its shares were traded at around $63.85 with a P/E ratio of 13.1 and P/S ratio of 2.9. The dividend yield of Johnson & Johnson stocks is 3.5%. Johnson & Johnson had an annual average earnings growth of 9.3% over the past 10 years. GuruFocus rated Johnson & Johnson the business predictability rank of 4-star.

Added: Wellpoint Inc. (WLP)

First Pacific Advisors added to his holdings in Wellpoint Inc. by 18.73%. His purchase prices were between $57.01 and $80.22, with an estimated average price of $66.91. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.26%. His holdings were 1,564,500 shares as of 09/30/2011. WellPoint, Inc. is the largest publicly traded commercial health benefits company in terms of membership in the United States. Wellpoint Inc. has a market cap of $24.71 billion; its shares were traded at around $68.52 with a P/E ratio of 9.4 and P/S ratio of 0.4. The dividend yield of Wellpoint Inc. stocks is 1.4%. Wellpoint Inc. had an annual average earnings growth of 19.3% over the past 10 years. GuruFocus rated Wellpoint Inc. the business predictability rank of 4.5-star.

Added: Citigroup Inc. (C)

First Pacific Advisors added to his holdings in Citigroup Inc. by 82.33%. His purchase prices were between $23.96 and $42.63, with an estimated average price of $32.61. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.22%. His holdings were 1,200,820 shares as of 09/30/2011. Citigroup Inc., the global financial services company, has some two hundred million customer accounts and does business in more than hundred countries, providing consumers, corporations, governments, and institutions with a broad range of financial products and services, including consumer banking and credit, corporate and investment banking, securities brokerage, and wealth management. Citigroup Inc. has a market cap of $76.68 billion; its shares were traded at around $26.28 with a P/E ratio of 7.1 and P/S ratio of 0.9. The dividend yield of Citigroup Inc. stocks is 0.1%.

Added: Arris Group Inc (ARRS)

First Pacific Advisors added to his holdings in Arris Group Inc by 33.5%. His purchase prices were between $9.7 and $12.23, with an estimated average price of $10.91. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.19%. His holdings were 4,691,600 shares as of 09/30/2011. Arris Group, Inc. is an international communications technology company serving the broadband information transport industries. Arris Group Inc has a market cap of $1.29 billion; its shares were traded at around $10.8 with a P/E ratio of 17.2 and P/S ratio of 1.2. Arris Group Inc had an annual average earnings growth of 17.3% over the past 5 years.

Added: Newfield Exploration Co. (NFX)

First Pacific Advisors added to his holdings in Newfield Exploration Co. by 22.45%. His purchase prices were between $40.32 and $72.91, with an estimated average price of $56.15. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.17%. His holdings were 1,445,700 shares as of 09/30/2011. Newfield Exploration Company explores, develops and acquires oil and natural gas properties primarily in the Gulf of Mexico. Newfield Exploration Co. has a market cap of $5.5 billion; its shares were traded at around $40.87 with a P/E ratio of 9.8 and P/S ratio of 2.9. Newfield Exploration Co. had an annual average earnings growth of 5.4% over the past 10 years.

Added: Occidental Petroleum Corp. (OXY)

First Pacific Advisors added to his holdings in Occidental Petroleum Corp. by 6.89%. His purchase prices were between $71.9 and $108.08, with an estimated average price of $90.08. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.15%. His holdings were 2,014,400 shares as of 09/30/2011. Occidental Petroleum Corp. explores for, develops, produces and markets crude oil and natural gas and manufactures and markets a variety of basic chemicals, including chlorine, caustic soda, and ethylene dichloride, as well as specialty chemicals and vinyls, including polyvinyl chloride resins and vinyl chloride monomer. Occidental Petroleum Corp. has a market cap of $76.66 billion; its shares were traded at around $94.32 with a P/E ratio of 11.9 and P/S ratio of 4.1. The dividend yield of Occidental Petroleum Corp. stocks is 2%. Occidental Petroleum Corp. had an annual average earnings growth of 14.3% over the past 10 years.

Added: Apache Corp. (APA)

First Pacific Advisors added to his holdings in Apache Corp. by 10.23%. His purchase prices were between $82.57 and $128.47, with an estimated average price of $107.13. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.1%. His holdings were 861,700 shares as of 09/30/2011. 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 $37.84 billion; its shares were traded at around $98.56 with a P/E ratio of 8.7 and P/S ratio of 3.2. The dividend yield of Apache Corp. stocks is 0.6%. Apache Corp. had an annual average earnings growth of 15.2% over the past 10 years. GuruFocus rated Apache Corp. the business predictability rank of 2.5-star.

Added: Bank Of America Corp. (BAC)

First Pacific Advisors added to his holdings in Bank Of America Corp. by 30.12%. His purchase prices were between $6.06 and $11, with an estimated average price of $8.26. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.07%. His holdings were 2,987,100 shares as of 09/30/2011. Bank of America Corp. is one of the world's financial services companies. Bank Of America Corp. has a market cap of $58.58 billion; its shares were traded at around $5.78 with and P/S ratio of 0.5. The dividend yield of Bank Of America Corp. stocks is 0.7%.

Added: Dolby Laboratories Inc. Cl A (DLB)

First Pacific Advisors added to his holdings in Dolby Laboratories Inc. Cl A by 85.32%. His purchase prices were between $27.64 and $44.86, with an estimated average price of $35.72. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.06%. His holdings were 305,400 shares as of 09/30/2011. Dolby Laboratories develops and delivers products and technologies that make the entertainment experience more realistic and immersive. Dolby Laboratories Inc. Cl A has a market cap of $3.39 billion; its shares were traded at around $30.7 with a P/E ratio of 12.3 and P/S ratio of 3.7. Dolby Laboratories Inc. Cl A had an annual average earnings growth of 6.6% over the past 5 years.

Reduced: Ebay Inc. (EBAY)

First Pacific Advisors reduced to his holdings in Ebay Inc. by 40.03%. His sale prices were between $26.95 and $34.42, with an estimated average price of $31.4. The impact to his portfolio due to this sale was -0.21%. First Pacific Advisors still held 690,000 shares as of 09/30/2011. eBay is one of the world's largest online trading communities. Ebay Inc. has a market cap of $38.42 billion; its shares were traded at around $29.81 with a P/E ratio of 17.9 and P/S ratio of 4.2. Ebay Inc. had an annual average earnings growth of 27.3% over the past 10 years. GuruFocus rated Ebay Inc. the business predictability rank of 2-star.

Reduced: Questcor Pharmaceuticals Inc. (QCOR)

First Pacific Advisors reduced to his holdings in Questcor Pharmaceuticals Inc. by 29.52%. His sale prices were between $24.87 and $32.5, with an estimated average price of $28.29. The impact to his portfolio due to this sale was -0.19%. First Pacific Advisors still held 1,324,600 shares as of 09/30/2011. Questcor Pharmaceuticals, Inc., formerly Cypros Pharmaceutical Corporation,is an integrated specialty pharmaceutical company focused on the development, acquisition and marketing of innovative, acute care and critical care hospital/specialty pharmaceutical products. Questcor Pharmaceuticals Inc. has a market cap of $2.65 billion; its shares were traded at around $42.5 with a P/E ratio of 50 and P/S ratio of 23.

Reduced: Helix Energy Solutions Group (HLX)

First Pacific Advisors reduced to his holdings in Helix Energy Solutions Group by 97.64%. His sale prices were between $13.23 and $20.76, with an estimated average price of $16.53. The impact to his portfolio due to this sale was -0.11%. First Pacific Advisors still held 11,600 shares as of 09/30/2011. Helix Energy Solutions Group Inc., is a marine contractor and operator of offshore oil and gas properties and production facilities. Helix Energy Solutions Group has a market cap of $1.77 billion; its shares were traded at around $16.66 with a P/E ratio of 14.9 and P/S ratio of 1.5.