Jim Simons Buys Apple, Citigroup, McDonald's, Sells Google, PepsiCo, IBM

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Aug 13, 2013
Renowned mathematician-turned hedge fund manager Jim Simons just reported his second quarter portfolio. Jim Simons bought into many household names such as Apple, Citigroup, and sold Google, Pepsi etc during the 3-months ended 06/30/2013, according to the most recent filings of his investment company, Renaissance Technologies LLC. As of 06/30/2013, Renaissance Technologies LLC owns 2756 stocks with a total value of $38.1 billion. These are the details of the buys and sells that have the impact to portfolio of more than 0.1%.


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This is the sector weightings of his portfolio:


Technology18%
Consumer Cyclical14.2%
Healthcare13.5%
Consumer Defensive11%
Financial Services9.9%
Industrials9.7%
Energy7.9%
Communication Services5.5%
Basic Materials4.9%
Real Estate3.1%
Utilities1.7%


These are the top 5 holdings of Jim Simons


1. McDonald's Corporation (MCD) - 6,354,900 shares, 1.6% of the total portfolio. Shares added by 37.61%


2. Eli Lilly and Company (LLY) - 12,326,205 shares, 1.6% of the total portfolio. Shares added by 16.77%


3. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd (TSM) - 27,950,671 shares, 1.3% of the total portfolio. Shares added by 41.5%


4. Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL) - 7,707,800 shares, 1.2% of the total portfolio. Shares reduced by 7.34%


5. Novo Nordisk A/S (NVO) - 2,794,600 shares, 1.1% of the total portfolio. Shares added by 6.36%


New Purchase: Apple Inc (AAPL, Financial)


Jim Simons initiated holdings in Apple Inc. His purchase prices were between $390.53 and $463.84, with an estimated average price of $430.74. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.74%. His holdings were 714,487 shares as of 06/30/2013.


New Purchase: Citigroup Inc (C, Financial)


Jim Simons initiated holdings in Citigroup Inc. His purchase prices were between $42.5 and $53.27, with an estimated average price of $48.08. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.46%. His holdings were 3,696,420 shares as of 06/30/2013.


New Purchase: ConAgra Foods, Inc. (CAG)


Jim Simons initiated holdings in ConAgra Foods, Inc.. His purchase prices were between $32.83 and $36.16, with an estimated average price of $34.76. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.26%. His holdings were 2,893,100 shares as of 06/30/2013.


New Purchase: ConocoPhillips (COP)


Jim Simons initiated holdings in ConocoPhillips. His purchase prices were between $56.81 and $64.31, with an estimated average price of $60.81. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.22%. His holdings were 1,393,713 shares as of 06/30/2013.


New Purchase: Comcast Corp (CMCSA)


Jim Simons initiated holdings in Comcast Corp. His purchase prices were between $38.91 and $43.729, with an estimated average price of $41.3. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.21%. His holdings were 1,951,499 shares as of 06/30/2013.


New Purchase: Nike, Inc. (NKE)


Jim Simons initiated holdings in Nike, Inc.. His purchase prices were between $58.26 and $65.91, with an estimated average price of $62.19. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.21%. His holdings were 1,229,300 shares as of 06/30/2013.


New Purchase: General Mills, Inc. (GIS)


Jim Simons initiated holdings in General Mills, Inc.. His purchase prices were between $47.08 and $50.93, with an estimated average price of $49.18. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.2%. His holdings were 1,554,500 shares as of 06/30/2013.


New Purchase: Franklin Resources Inc. (BEN)


Jim Simons initiated holdings in Franklin Resources Inc.. His purchase prices were between $44.66 and $56.107, with an estimated average price of $50.91. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.19%. His holdings were 541,200 shares as of 06/30/2013.


New Purchase: Citrix Systems, Inc. (CTXS)


Jim Simons initiated holdings in Citrix Systems, Inc.. His purchase prices were between $58.54 and $71.51, with an estimated average price of $64.8. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.18%. His holdings were 1,140,790 shares as of 06/30/2013.


New Purchase: Precision Castparts Corp. (PCP)


Jim Simons initiated holdings in Precision Castparts Corp.. His purchase prices were between $182.92 and $226.01, with an estimated average price of $202.71. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.17%. His holdings were 281,400 shares as of 06/30/2013.


New Purchase: Electronic Arts, Inc. (EA)


Jim Simons initiated holdings in Electronic Arts, Inc.. His purchase prices were between $16.91 and $23.61, with an estimated average price of $20.35. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.15%. His holdings were 2,449,364 shares as of 06/30/2013.


New Purchase: Cisco Systems Inc (CSCO)


Jim Simons initiated holdings in Cisco Systems Inc. His purchase prices were between $20.38 and $24.82, with an estimated average price of $22.5. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.14%. His holdings were 2,236,705 shares as of 06/30/2013.


New Purchase: Akamai Technologies, Inc. (AKAM)


Jim Simons initiated holdings in Akamai Technologies, Inc.. His purchase prices were between $33.55 and $48.03, with an estimated average price of $41.83. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.13%. His holdings were 1,128,700 shares as of 06/30/2013.


New Purchase: Southern Copper Corporation (SCCO)


Jim Simons initiated holdings in Southern Copper Corporation. His purchase prices were between $27.06 and $37.22, with an estimated average price of $32.09. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.13%. His holdings were 1,823,256 shares as of 06/30/2013.


New Purchase: Microchip Technology, Inc. (MCHP)


Jim Simons initiated holdings in Microchip Technology, Inc.. His purchase prices were between $34.23 and $38.04, with an estimated average price of $36.51. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.13%. His holdings were 1,356,697 shares as of 06/30/2013.


New Purchase: McKesson, Inc. (MCK)


Jim Simons initiated holdings in McKesson, Inc.. His purchase prices were between $104.18 and $118.41, with an estimated average price of $111.3. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.12%. His holdings were 412,900 shares as of 06/30/2013.


New Purchase: H&R Block Inc (HRB)


Jim Simons initiated holdings in H&R Block Inc. His purchase prices were between $26.7 and $29.9, with an estimated average price of $28.53. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.12%. His holdings were 1,642,300 shares as of 06/30/2013.


New Purchase: Life Technologies Corp (LIFE)


Jim Simons initiated holdings in Life Technologies Corp. His purchase prices were between $64.57 and $74.41, with an estimated average price of $72.6. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.12%. His holdings were 604,397 shares as of 06/30/2013.


New Purchase: Bank Bradesco (BBD)


Jim Simons initiated holdings in Bank Bradesco. His purchase prices were between $12.62 and $17.55, with an estimated average price of $15.8. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.11%. His holdings were 3,229,286 shares as of 06/30/2013.


New Purchase: Itau Unibanco Holding SA (ITUB)


Jim Simons initiated holdings in Itau Unibanco Holding SA. His purchase prices were between $12.4 and $16.236, with an estimated average price of $14.95. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.11%. His holdings were 3,380,554 shares as of 06/30/2013.


New Purchase: Realty Income Corporation (O)


Jim Simons initiated holdings in Realty Income Corporation. His purchase prices were between $40.79 and $55.09, with an estimated average price of $47.67. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.11%. His holdings were 1,042,069 shares as of 06/30/2013.


Sold Out: Caterpillar Inc (CAT)


Jim Simons sold out his holdings in Caterpillar Inc. His sale prices were between $80.43 and $90.31, with an estimated average price of $85.04.


Sold Out: Occidental Petroleum Corporation (OXY)


Jim Simons sold out his holdings in Occidental Petroleum Corporation. His sale prices were between $78.95 and $94.75, with an estimated average price of $88.19.


Added: McDonald's Corporation (MCD, Financial)


Jim Simons added to his holdings in McDonald's Corporation by 37.61%. His purchase prices were between $96.42 and $103.59, with an estimated average price of $100.14. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.44%. His holdings were 6,354,900 shares as of 06/30/2013.


Added: Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT, Financial)


Jim Simons added to his holdings in Wal-Mart Stores Inc by 220.78%. His purchase prices were between $73.03 and $79.86, with an estimated average price of $76.89. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.43%. His holdings were 3,172,800 shares as of 06/30/2013.


Added: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd (TSM, Financial)


Jim Simons added to his holdings in Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd by 41.5%. His purchase prices were between $16.73 and $20.21, with an estimated average price of $18.42. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.38%. His holdings were 27,950,671 shares as of 06/30/2013.


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