Hedge Fund giant John Paulson reported his portfolio holdings today. Besides a few merger arbitrage positions, he also added to his positions in big banks. Now his largest positions are gold and banks. Paulson & Co.. John Paulson owns 55 stocks with a total value of $19.5 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
Citigroup Inc. has a market cap of $75.68 billion; its shares were traded at around $3.31 with and P/S ratio of 0.8. Citigroup Inc. had an annual average earning growth of 5.1% over the past 10 years.
SunTrust Banks, Inc. is a commercial banking organization. Suntrust Banks Inc. has a market cap of $11.33 billion; its shares were traded at around $22.69 with and P/S ratio of 1.1. The dividend yield of Suntrust Banks Inc. stocks is 0.2%. Suntrust Banks Inc. had an annual average earning growth of 2.3% over the past 10 years.
J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. has a market cap of $164.48 billion; its shares were traded at around $40.07 with a P/E ratio of 18.1 and P/S ratio of 1.6. The dividend yield of Jpmorgan Chase & Co. stocks is 0.5%.
Conseco, Inc. is one of middle America's sources for supplemental health insurance, life insurance and annuities. Conseco Inc. has a market cap of $1.19 billion; its shares were traded at around $4.82 with a P/E ratio of 5.1 and P/S ratio of 0.3.
Marshall & Ilsley Corp. is a diversified financial services corporation. Marshall & Ilsley Corp New Com has a market cap of $3.47 billion; its shares were traded at around $6.61 with and P/S ratio of 1.4. The dividend yield of Marshall & Ilsley Corp New Com stocks is 0.6%.
Ashford Hospitality Trust Inc is a self advised Maryland corporation and real estate investment trust organized to pursue opportunities in the lodging industry. Ashford Hospitality Trust Inc. has a market cap of $353.3 million; its shares were traded at around $5.72 with a P/E ratio of 4.9 and P/S ratio of 0.3. Ashford Hospitality Trust Inc. had an annual average earning growth of 73.6% over the past 5 years.
Sunstone Hotel Investors, Inc. is a Southern California-based lodging real estate company that expects to qualify as a real estate investment trust for federal income tax purposes. Sunstone Hotel Investors Inc. has a market cap of $875 million; its shares were traded at around $8.91 with a P/E ratio of 7 and P/S ratio of 0.9.
FelCor Lodging Trust Inc. is a real estate investment trust. Felcor Lodging Trust Inc. has a market cap of $271.7 million; its shares were traded at around $4.2 with a P/E ratio of 4.5 and P/S ratio of 0.2.
Comcast Corp., among the world's communication companies, provides basic cable, digital cable and high speed internet services that connect people to what's important in their lives. Comcast Corp. has a market cap of $44.73 billion; its shares were traded at around $15.67 with a P/E ratio of 13.4 and P/S ratio of 1.2. The dividend yield of Comcast Corp. stocks is 1.7%. Comcast Corp. had an annual average earning growth of 9.6% over the past 10 years.
Wells Fargo & Company has a market cap of $140.04 billion; its shares were traded at around $27.39 with a P/E ratio of 15 and P/S ratio of 1.4. The dividend yield of Wells Fargo & Company stocks is 0.7%. Wells Fargo & Company had an annual average earning growth of 10.8% over the past 10 years.
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 $26.99 billion; its shares were traded at around $46.51 with a P/E ratio of 14 and P/S ratio of 3.5. The dividend yield of Xto Energy Inc. stocks is 1.1%. Xto Energy Inc. had an annual average earning growth of 36.6% over the past 10 years. GuruFocus rated Xto Energy Inc. the business predictability rank of 5-star.
IMS Health is the global provider of information solutions to the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries. Ims Health Inc. has a market cap of $3.99 billion; its shares were traded at around $21.85 with a P/E ratio of 12.6 and P/S ratio of 1.8. The dividend yield of Ims Health Inc. stocks is 0.5%. Ims Health Inc. had an annual average earning growth of 11.3% over the past 10 years. GuruFocus rated Ims Health Inc. the business predictability rank of 4-star.
Pfizer Inc is a research-based, global pharmaceutical company that discovers and develops innovative, value-added products that improve the quality of life of people around the world and help them enjoy longer, healthier, and more productive lives. Pfizer Inc has a market cap of $142.99 billion; its shares were traded at around $17.72 with a P/E ratio of 8.8 and P/S ratio of 2.9. The dividend yield of Pfizer Inc stocks is 4.1%. Pfizer Inc had an annual average earning growth of 11% over the past 10 years.
Mead Johnson Nutrition Company is a pediatric nutrition company. Mead Johnson Nutriti has a market cap of $9.28 billion; its shares were traded at around $45.4 with a P/E ratio of 20.5 and P/S ratio of 3.3. The dividend yield of Mead Johnson Nutriti stocks is 1.8%.
DIRECTV Class A is a provider of digital multichannel television entertainment, broadband satellite networks and services, and global video and data broadcasting in the United States and Latin America. Directv Group Inc. The has a market cap of $29.57 billion; its shares were traded at around $30.9 with a P/E ratio of 24.1 and P/S ratio of 1.5. Directv Group Inc. The had an annual average earning growth of 12.7% over the past 10 years.
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 $2.33 billion; its shares were traded at around $47.11 .
Kraft Foods, Inc. is the largest branded food and beverage company headquartered in the U. Kraft Foods Inc. has a market cap of $42.75 billion; its shares were traded at around $28.97 with a P/E ratio of 14.6 and P/S ratio of 1. The dividend yield of Kraft Foods Inc. stocks is 4%.
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 $13.11 billion; its shares were traded at around $32.38 . Cit Group Inc. had an annual average earning growth of 27.2% over the past 5 years.
Lear Corporation is a global supplier of automotive seating systems, electrical distribution systems and electronics. Lear Corp. has a market cap of $5.54 billion; its shares were traded at around $71.44 with and P/S ratio of 0.6.
State Street Corporation is the world's specialist in providing sophisticated global investors with investment servicing, investment management, investment research and trading services. State Street Corp. has a market cap of $22.49 billion; its shares were traded at around $45.47 with a P/E ratio of 11 and P/S ratio of 2.4. The dividend yield of State Street Corp. stocks is 0.1%. State Street Corp. had an annual average earning growth of 12.6% over the past 10 years.
Vail Resorts, Inc. is one of the resort operators in North America. Vail Resorts Inc. has a market cap of $1.27 billion; its shares were traded at around $35.05 with a P/E ratio of 31.3 and P/S ratio of 1.3. Vail Resorts Inc. had an annual average earning growth of 7.7% over the past 10 years.
3Com simplifies how people connect to information and services through easy-to-use, connectivity products and solutions for consumers and commercial organizations. 3com Corp. has a market cap of $2.98 billion; its shares were traded at around $7.52 with a P/E ratio of 19.8 and P/S ratio of 2.3.
Encore is an organized, rapidly growing independent energy companyengaged in the acquisition, development and exploitation of North American oil and natural gas reserves. Encore Acquisition Company has a market cap of $2.77 billion; its shares were traded at around $49.95 with a P/E ratio of 51.5 and P/S ratio of 2.4. Encore Acquisition Company had an annual average earning growth of 21.3% over the past 5 years.
Northern Trust Corp. is a multi-bank holding company with worldwide locations and is a provider of treasury management, master trust, custody, retirement, risk and performance, international and investment management services for corporations, large institutions and individuals. Northern Trust Corp. has a market cap of $12.31 billion; its shares were traded at around $50.99 with a P/E ratio of 16.4 and P/S ratio of 3.2. The dividend yield of Northern Trust Corp. stocks is 2.2%. Northern Trust Corp. had an annual average earning growth of 6.9% over the past 10 years.
Apollo Group, Inc. has been providing higher education to working adults for over 25 years. Apollo Group Inc. has a market cap of $9.29 billion; its shares were traded at around $60.16 with a P/E ratio of 13.2 and P/S ratio of 2.3. Apollo Group Inc. had an annual average earning growth of 29.1% over the past 10 years. GuruFocus rated Apollo Group Inc. the business predictability rank of 4-star.
Chattem, Inc. is a marketer and manufacturer of a variety of branded consumer products, including over-the-counter health care and toiletries and skin care products. Chattem Inc. has a market cap of $1.77 billion; its shares were traded at around $93.51 with a P/E ratio of 20 and P/S ratio of 3.8. Chattem Inc. had an annual average earning growth of 8.9% over the past 10 years.
MACERICH CO. is a self-administered, self-managed real estate investment trust which is engaged in the acquisition, ownership, redevelopment, management and leasing of regional shopping centers located throughout the United States. The Macerich Company has a market cap of $3.03 billion; its shares were traded at around $32 with a P/E ratio of 8 and P/S ratio of 3.8. The dividend yield of The Macerich Company stocks is 2.5%. The Macerich Company had an annual average earning growth of 1.8% over the past 10 years.
Valley National Bancorp is a bank holding company whose principal subsidiary is Valley National Bank. Valley National Bancorp has a market cap of $2.16 billion; its shares were traded at around $14.12 with a P/E ratio of 21.4 and P/S ratio of 2.8. The dividend yield of Valley National Bancorp stocks is 5.4%. Valley National Bancorp had an annual average earning growth of 0.6% over the past 5 years.
Sprint Nextel offers a comprehensive range of wireless and wireline communications services to consumer, business and government customers. Sprint Nextel Corp. Series 1 has a market cap of $9.06 billion; its shares were traded at around $3.15 with and P/S ratio of 0.3.
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 $6.72 billion; its shares were traded at around $15.88 with a P/E ratio of 15.3 and P/S ratio of 3.7. The dividend yield of New York Community Bancorp Inc. stocks is 6.3%. New York Community Bancorp Inc. had an annual average earning growth of 20.5% over the past 10 years.
Hyatt Hotels Corporation is a global hospitality company that manages, franchises, owns and develops Hyatt branded hotels, resorts and residential and vacation ownership properties around the world. Realogy Corp has a market cap of $1.3 billion; its shares were traded at around $29.69 .
Regions Financial Corporation is a regional bank holding company and hasbanking-related subsidiaries engaged in mortgage banking, credit life insurance, leasing, and securities brokerage activities with offices in various Southeastern states. Regions Financial Corp. has a market cap of $7.86 billion; its shares were traded at around $6.62 with and P/S ratio of 0.9. The dividend yield of Regions Financial Corp. stocks is 0.6%. Regions Financial Corp. had an annual average earning growth of 1.2% over the past 10 years.
Varian, Inc. is a worldwide supplier of scientific instruments and vacuum technologies for life science and industrial applications. Varian Inc. has a market cap of $1.5 billion; its shares were traded at around $51.62 with a P/E ratio of 27.5 and P/S ratio of 1.9. Varian Inc. had an annual average earning growth of 5.1% over the past 5 years. GuruFocus rated Varian Inc. the business predictability rank of 2-star.
Old National Bancorp is a bank holding company that operates banking offices and ATMs throughout Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, Kentucky, and Tennessee. Old National Bancorp has a market cap of $993.8 million; its shares were traded at around $11.4 with a P/E ratio of 63.3 and P/S ratio of 2.4. The dividend yield of Old National Bancorp stocks is 2.5%. Old National Bancorp had an annual average earning growth of 5.7% over the past 5 years.
Ultrashort Financials Proshares has a market cap of $7.7 million; its shares were traded at around $24.17 . The dividend yield of Ultrashort Financials Proshares stocks is 5.3%.
People's Bank is a diversified financial services company providing consumer and commercial banking services, in addition to insurance, trust and financial advisory services. People's United Financial Inc. has a market cap of $5.51 billion; its shares were traded at around $15.83 with a P/E ratio of 49.5 and P/S ratio of 5.1. The dividend yield of People's United Financial Inc. stocks is 3.9%. People's United Financial Inc. had an annual average earning growth of 1% over the past 5 years.
CEMEX is one of the largest cement companies in the world, with close to 78 million metric tons of production capacity. Cemex S.a.b. De C.v. has a market cap of $9.36 billion; its shares were traded at around $9.75 with a P/E ratio of 14.8 and P/S ratio of 0.6.
- New Purchases: APOL, CHTT, CIT, CMCSA, COMS, DTV, EAC, H, KFT, LEA, LSTZA, MAC, MJN, MTN, NTRS, NYB, PFE, RX, S, STT, VLY, WFC, XTO,
- Added Positions: AHT, C, CNO, FCH, JPM, MI, SHO, STI,
- Reduced Positions: RF,
- Sold Out: CX, ONB, PBCT, SKF, VARI,
This is the sector weightings of his portfolio:
| Financials | 37.8% |
| Basic Materials | 13.4% |
| Consumer Goods | 6.3% |
| Health Care | 6.3% |
| Consumer Services | 5.9% |
| Technology | 3.9% |
| Oil & Gas | 2.8% |
| Industrials | 2.7% |
| Utilities | 1.4% |
| Telecommunications | 0.2% |
These are the top 5 holdings of John Paulson
- Spider Gold Shares (GLD) - 31,500,000 shares, 17.34% of the total portfolio
- Bank Of America Corp. (BAC) - 151,034,229 shares, 11.67% of the total portfolio
- AngloGold Ashanti Ltd. (AU) - 42,849,864 shares, 8.83% of the total portfolio
- Citigroup Inc. (C) - 506,700,000 shares, 8.6% of the total portfolio
- Boston Scientific Corp. (BSX) - 99,135,000 shares, 4.58% of the total portfolio
Added: Citigroup Inc. (C, Financial)
John Paulson added to his holdings in Citigroup Inc. by 68.9%. His purchase prices were between $3.2 and $4.67, with an estimated average price of $4.04. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 3.51%. His holdings were 506,700,000 shares as of 12/31/2009.Citigroup Inc. has a market cap of $75.68 billion; its shares were traded at around $3.31 with and P/S ratio of 0.8. Citigroup Inc. had an annual average earning growth of 5.1% over the past 10 years.
Added: Suntrust Banks Inc. (STI, Financial)
John Paulson added to his holdings in Suntrust Banks Inc. by 1925.38%. His purchase prices were between $18.89 and $23.63, with an estimated average price of $21.29. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 3%. His holdings were 30,380,700 shares as of 12/31/2009.SunTrust Banks, Inc. is a commercial banking organization. Suntrust Banks Inc. has a market cap of $11.33 billion; its shares were traded at around $22.69 with and P/S ratio of 1.1. The dividend yield of Suntrust Banks Inc. stocks is 0.2%. Suntrust Banks Inc. had an annual average earning growth of 2.3% over the past 10 years.
Added: JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM, Financial)
John Paulson added to his holdings in Jpmorgan Chase & Co. by 250%. His purchase prices were between $40.27 and $46.03, with an estimated average price of $42.84. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 1.07%. His holdings were 7,000,000 shares as of 12/31/2009.J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. has a market cap of $164.48 billion; its shares were traded at around $40.07 with a P/E ratio of 18.1 and P/S ratio of 1.6. The dividend yield of Jpmorgan Chase & Co. stocks is 0.5%.
Added: Conseco Inc. (CNO, Financial)
John Paulson added to his holdings in Conseco Inc. by 579.31%. His purchase prices were between $4.58 and $6.54, with an estimated average price of $5.22. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.54%. His holdings were 24,455,000 shares as of 12/31/2009.Conseco, Inc. is one of middle America's sources for supplemental health insurance, life insurance and annuities. Conseco Inc. has a market cap of $1.19 billion; its shares were traded at around $4.82 with a P/E ratio of 5.1 and P/S ratio of 0.3.
Added: Marshall & Ilsley Corp New Com (MI, Financial)
John Paulson added to his holdings in Marshall & Ilsley Corp New Com by 117.08%. His purchase prices were between $5.1 and $7.94, with an estimated average price of $5.8. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.39%. His holdings were 26,050,000 shares as of 12/31/2009.Marshall & Ilsley Corp. is a diversified financial services corporation. Marshall & Ilsley Corp New Com has a market cap of $3.47 billion; its shares were traded at around $6.61 with and P/S ratio of 1.4. The dividend yield of Marshall & Ilsley Corp New Com stocks is 0.6%.
Added: Ashford Hospitality Trust Inc. (AHT, Financial)
John Paulson added to his holdings in Ashford Hospitality Trust Inc. by 283.39%. His purchase prices were between $3.27 and $5.3, with an estimated average price of $4.32. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.05%. His holdings were 3,000,000 shares as of 12/31/2009.Ashford Hospitality Trust Inc is a self advised Maryland corporation and real estate investment trust organized to pursue opportunities in the lodging industry. Ashford Hospitality Trust Inc. has a market cap of $353.3 million; its shares were traded at around $5.72 with a P/E ratio of 4.9 and P/S ratio of 0.3. Ashford Hospitality Trust Inc. had an annual average earning growth of 73.6% over the past 5 years.
Added: Sunstone Hotel Investors Inc. (SHO, Financial)
John Paulson added to his holdings in Sunstone Hotel Investors Inc. by 25.75%. His purchase prices were between $6.95 and $9.03, with an estimated average price of $7.99. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.05%. His holdings were 5,000,000 shares as of 12/31/2009.Sunstone Hotel Investors, Inc. is a Southern California-based lodging real estate company that expects to qualify as a real estate investment trust for federal income tax purposes. Sunstone Hotel Investors Inc. has a market cap of $875 million; its shares were traded at around $8.91 with a P/E ratio of 7 and P/S ratio of 0.9.
Added: Felcor Lodging Trust Inc. (FCH, Financial)
John Paulson added to his holdings in Felcor Lodging Trust Inc. by 247.83%. His purchase prices were between $2.98 and $4.68, with an estimated average price of $3.66. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.04%. His holdings were 3,000,000 shares as of 12/31/2009.FelCor Lodging Trust Inc. is a real estate investment trust. Felcor Lodging Trust Inc. has a market cap of $271.7 million; its shares were traded at around $4.2 with a P/E ratio of 4.5 and P/S ratio of 0.2.
New Purchase: Comcast Corp. (CMCSA, Financial)
John Paulson initiated holdings in Comcast Corp.. His purchase prices were between $14.06 and $17.64, with an estimated average price of $15.76. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 3.81%. His holdings were 44,000,000 shares as of 12/31/2009.Comcast Corp., among the world's communication companies, provides basic cable, digital cable and high speed internet services that connect people to what's important in their lives. Comcast Corp. has a market cap of $44.73 billion; its shares were traded at around $15.67 with a P/E ratio of 13.4 and P/S ratio of 1.2. The dividend yield of Comcast Corp. stocks is 1.7%. Comcast Corp. had an annual average earning growth of 9.6% over the past 10 years.
New Purchase: Wells Fargo & Company (WFC, Financial)
John Paulson initiated holdings in Wells Fargo & Company. His purchase prices were between $25.32 and $30.46, with an estimated average price of $27.63. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 2.42%. His holdings were 17,500,000 shares as of 12/31/2009.Wells Fargo & Company has a market cap of $140.04 billion; its shares were traded at around $27.39 with a P/E ratio of 15 and P/S ratio of 1.4. The dividend yield of Wells Fargo & Company stocks is 0.7%. Wells Fargo & Company had an annual average earning growth of 10.8% over the past 10 years.
New Purchase: XTO Energy Inc. (XTO, Financial)
John Paulson initiated holdings in Xto Energy Inc.. His purchase prices were between $38.96 and $47.86, with an estimated average price of $43.48. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 2.39%. His holdings were 10,000,000 shares as of 12/31/2009.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 $26.99 billion; its shares were traded at around $46.51 with a P/E ratio of 14 and P/S ratio of 3.5. The dividend yield of Xto Energy Inc. stocks is 1.1%. Xto Energy Inc. had an annual average earning growth of 36.6% over the past 10 years. GuruFocus rated Xto Energy Inc. the business predictability rank of 5-star.
New Purchase: IMS Health Inc. (RX, Financial)
John Paulson initiated holdings in Ims Health Inc.. His purchase prices were between $14.67 and $21.66, with an estimated average price of $19.56. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 1.94%. His holdings were 18,000,000 shares as of 12/31/2009.IMS Health is the global provider of information solutions to the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries. Ims Health Inc. has a market cap of $3.99 billion; its shares were traded at around $21.85 with a P/E ratio of 12.6 and P/S ratio of 1.8. The dividend yield of Ims Health Inc. stocks is 0.5%. Ims Health Inc. had an annual average earning growth of 11.3% over the past 10 years. GuruFocus rated Ims Health Inc. the business predictability rank of 4-star.
New Purchase: Pfizer Inc (PFE, Financial)
John Paulson initiated holdings in Pfizer Inc. His purchase prices were between $16.15 and $18.85, with an estimated average price of $17.82. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 1.46%. His holdings were 15,600,000 shares as of 12/31/2009.Pfizer Inc is a research-based, global pharmaceutical company that discovers and develops innovative, value-added products that improve the quality of life of people around the world and help them enjoy longer, healthier, and more productive lives. Pfizer Inc has a market cap of $142.99 billion; its shares were traded at around $17.72 with a P/E ratio of 8.8 and P/S ratio of 2.9. The dividend yield of Pfizer Inc stocks is 4.1%. Pfizer Inc had an annual average earning growth of 11% over the past 10 years.
New Purchase: Mead Johnson Nutriti (MJN)
John Paulson initiated holdings in Mead Johnson Nutriti. His purchase prices were between $41.5 and $47.24, with an estimated average price of $43.51. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.9%. His holdings were 4,000,000 shares as of 12/31/2009.Mead Johnson Nutrition Company is a pediatric nutrition company. Mead Johnson Nutriti has a market cap of $9.28 billion; its shares were traded at around $45.4 with a P/E ratio of 20.5 and P/S ratio of 3.3. The dividend yield of Mead Johnson Nutriti stocks is 1.8%.
New Purchase: Directv Group Inc. The (DTV)
John Paulson initiated holdings in Directv Group Inc. The. His purchase prices were between $25.44 and $33.97, with an estimated average price of $30.15. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.87%. His holdings were 5,104,281 shares as of 12/31/2009.DIRECTV Class A is a provider of digital multichannel television entertainment, broadband satellite networks and services, and global video and data broadcasting in the United States and Latin America. Directv Group Inc. The has a market cap of $29.57 billion; its shares were traded at around $30.9 with a P/E ratio of 24.1 and P/S ratio of 1.5. Directv Group Inc. The had an annual average earning growth of 12.7% over the past 10 years.
New Purchase: Lstza (LSTZA)
John Paulson initiated holdings in Lstza. His purchase prices were between $46.39 and $51.16, with an estimated average price of $48.32. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.78%. His holdings were 3,300,000 shares as of 12/31/2009.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 $2.33 billion; its shares were traded at around $47.11 .
New Purchase: Kraft Foods Inc. (KFT)
John Paulson initiated holdings in Kraft Foods Inc.. His purchase prices were between $25.95 and $27.64, with an estimated average price of $26.92. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.7%. His holdings were 5,000,000 shares as of 12/31/2009.Kraft Foods, Inc. is the largest branded food and beverage company headquartered in the U. Kraft Foods Inc. has a market cap of $42.75 billion; its shares were traded at around $28.97 with a P/E ratio of 14.6 and P/S ratio of 1. The dividend yield of Kraft Foods Inc. stocks is 4%.
New Purchase: CIT Group Inc. (CIT)
John Paulson initiated holdings in Cit Group Inc.. His purchase prices were between $0.25 and $29.64, with an estimated average price of $13.18. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.62%. His holdings were 4,391,155 shares as of 12/31/2009.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 $13.11 billion; its shares were traded at around $32.38 . Cit Group Inc. had an annual average earning growth of 27.2% over the past 5 years.
New Purchase: Lear Corp. (LEA)
John Paulson initiated holdings in Lear Corp.. His purchase prices were between $62.26 and $68.58, with an estimated average price of $64.99. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.48%. His holdings were 1,381,785 shares as of 12/31/2009.Lear Corporation is a global supplier of automotive seating systems, electrical distribution systems and electronics. Lear Corp. has a market cap of $5.54 billion; its shares were traded at around $71.44 with and P/S ratio of 0.6.
New Purchase: State Street Corp. (STT)
John Paulson initiated holdings in State Street Corp.. His purchase prices were between $39.4 and $55.17, with an estimated average price of $43.64. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.45%. His holdings were 2,000,000 shares as of 12/31/2009.State Street Corporation is the world's specialist in providing sophisticated global investors with investment servicing, investment management, investment research and trading services. State Street Corp. has a market cap of $22.49 billion; its shares were traded at around $45.47 with a P/E ratio of 11 and P/S ratio of 2.4. The dividend yield of State Street Corp. stocks is 0.1%. State Street Corp. had an annual average earning growth of 12.6% over the past 10 years.
New Purchase: Vail Resorts Inc. (MTN)
John Paulson initiated holdings in Vail Resorts Inc.. His purchase prices were between $31.42 and $41.33, with an estimated average price of $37.4. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.43%. His holdings were 2,239,924 shares as of 12/31/2009.Vail Resorts, Inc. is one of the resort operators in North America. Vail Resorts Inc. has a market cap of $1.27 billion; its shares were traded at around $35.05 with a P/E ratio of 31.3 and P/S ratio of 1.3. Vail Resorts Inc. had an annual average earning growth of 7.7% over the past 10 years.
New Purchase: 3Com Corp. (COMS)
John Paulson initiated holdings in 3com Corp.. His purchase prices were between $4.95 and $7.55, with an estimated average price of $6.61. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.38%. His holdings were 10,000,000 shares as of 12/31/2009.3Com simplifies how people connect to information and services through easy-to-use, connectivity products and solutions for consumers and commercial organizations. 3com Corp. has a market cap of $2.98 billion; its shares were traded at around $7.52 with a P/E ratio of 19.8 and P/S ratio of 2.3.
New Purchase: Encore Acquisition Company (EAC)
John Paulson initiated holdings in Encore Acquisition Company. His purchase prices were between $36.9 and $48.74, with an estimated average price of $44.84. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.36%. His holdings were 1,475,000 shares as of 12/31/2009.Encore is an organized, rapidly growing independent energy companyengaged in the acquisition, development and exploitation of North American oil and natural gas reserves. Encore Acquisition Company has a market cap of $2.77 billion; its shares were traded at around $49.95 with a P/E ratio of 51.5 and P/S ratio of 2.4. Encore Acquisition Company had an annual average earning growth of 21.3% over the past 5 years.
New Purchase: Northern Trust Corp. (NTRS)
John Paulson initiated holdings in Northern Trust Corp.. His purchase prices were between $47.24 and $60.45, with an estimated average price of $51.02. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.27%. His holdings were 1,000,000 shares as of 12/31/2009.Northern Trust Corp. is a multi-bank holding company with worldwide locations and is a provider of treasury management, master trust, custody, retirement, risk and performance, international and investment management services for corporations, large institutions and individuals. Northern Trust Corp. has a market cap of $12.31 billion; its shares were traded at around $50.99 with a P/E ratio of 16.4 and P/S ratio of 3.2. The dividend yield of Northern Trust Corp. stocks is 2.2%. Northern Trust Corp. had an annual average earning growth of 6.9% over the past 10 years.
New Purchase: Apollo Group Inc. (APOL)
John Paulson initiated holdings in Apollo Group Inc.. His purchase prices were between $53.86 and $75.52, with an estimated average price of $60.73. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.26%. His holdings were 829,000 shares as of 12/31/2009.Apollo Group, Inc. has been providing higher education to working adults for over 25 years. Apollo Group Inc. has a market cap of $9.29 billion; its shares were traded at around $60.16 with a P/E ratio of 13.2 and P/S ratio of 2.3. Apollo Group Inc. had an annual average earning growth of 29.1% over the past 10 years. GuruFocus rated Apollo Group Inc. the business predictability rank of 4-star.
New Purchase: Chattem Inc. (CHTT)
John Paulson initiated holdings in Chattem Inc.. His purchase prices were between $62.69 and $93.3, with an estimated average price of $69.49. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.24%. His holdings were 500,000 shares as of 12/31/2009.Chattem, Inc. is a marketer and manufacturer of a variety of branded consumer products, including over-the-counter health care and toiletries and skin care products. Chattem Inc. has a market cap of $1.77 billion; its shares were traded at around $93.51 with a P/E ratio of 20 and P/S ratio of 3.8. Chattem Inc. had an annual average earning growth of 8.9% over the past 10 years.
New Purchase: The Macerich Company (MAC)
John Paulson initiated holdings in The Macerich Company. His purchase prices were between $27.88 and $37.62, with an estimated average price of $31.06. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.23%. His holdings were 1,267,407 shares as of 12/31/2009.MACERICH CO. is a self-administered, self-managed real estate investment trust which is engaged in the acquisition, ownership, redevelopment, management and leasing of regional shopping centers located throughout the United States. The Macerich Company has a market cap of $3.03 billion; its shares were traded at around $32 with a P/E ratio of 8 and P/S ratio of 3.8. The dividend yield of The Macerich Company stocks is 2.5%. The Macerich Company had an annual average earning growth of 1.8% over the past 10 years.
New Purchase: Valley National Bancorp (VLY)
John Paulson initiated holdings in Valley National Bancorp. His purchase prices were between $11.82 and $14.19, with an estimated average price of $13.21. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.22%. His holdings were 3,000,000 shares as of 12/31/2009.Valley National Bancorp is a bank holding company whose principal subsidiary is Valley National Bank. Valley National Bancorp has a market cap of $2.16 billion; its shares were traded at around $14.12 with a P/E ratio of 21.4 and P/S ratio of 2.8. The dividend yield of Valley National Bancorp stocks is 5.4%. Valley National Bancorp had an annual average earning growth of 0.6% over the past 5 years.
New Purchase: Sprint Nextel Corp. Series 1 (S)
John Paulson initiated holdings in Sprint Nextel Corp. Series 1. His purchase prices were between $2.83 and $4.18, with an estimated average price of $3.57. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.19%. His holdings were 10,000,000 shares as of 12/31/2009.Sprint Nextel offers a comprehensive range of wireless and wireline communications services to consumer, business and government customers. Sprint Nextel Corp. Series 1 has a market cap of $9.06 billion; its shares were traded at around $3.15 with and P/S ratio of 0.3.
New Purchase: New York Community Bancorp Inc. (NYB)
John Paulson initiated holdings in New York Community Bancorp Inc.. His purchase prices were between $10.39 and $14.65, with an estimated average price of $12.02. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.1%. His holdings were 1,350,000 shares as of 12/31/2009.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 $6.72 billion; its shares were traded at around $15.88 with a P/E ratio of 15.3 and P/S ratio of 3.7. The dividend yield of New York Community Bancorp Inc. stocks is 6.3%. New York Community Bancorp Inc. had an annual average earning growth of 20.5% over the past 10 years.
New Purchase: Realogy Corp (H)
John Paulson initiated holdings in Realogy Corp. His purchase prices were between $27.9 and $30.31, with an estimated average price of $29.25. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.05%. His holdings were 300,000 shares as of 12/31/2009.Hyatt Hotels Corporation is a global hospitality company that manages, franchises, owns and develops Hyatt branded hotels, resorts and residential and vacation ownership properties around the world. Realogy Corp has a market cap of $1.3 billion; its shares were traded at around $29.69 .
Reduced: Regions Financial Corp. (RF)
John Paulson reduced to his holdings in Regions Financial Corp. by 44.73%. His sale prices were between $4.67 and $6, with an estimated average price of $5.4. The impact to his portfolio due to this sale was -0.23%. John Paulson still held 19,343,700 shares as of 12/31/2009.Regions Financial Corporation is a regional bank holding company and hasbanking-related subsidiaries engaged in mortgage banking, credit life insurance, leasing, and securities brokerage activities with offices in various Southeastern states. Regions Financial Corp. has a market cap of $7.86 billion; its shares were traded at around $6.62 with and P/S ratio of 0.9. The dividend yield of Regions Financial Corp. stocks is 0.6%. Regions Financial Corp. had an annual average earning growth of 1.2% over the past 10 years.
Sold Out: Varian Inc. (VARI)
John Paulson sold out his holdings in Varian Inc.. His sale prices were between $50.87 and $51.59, with an estimated average price of $51.22.Varian, Inc. is a worldwide supplier of scientific instruments and vacuum technologies for life science and industrial applications. Varian Inc. has a market cap of $1.5 billion; its shares were traded at around $51.62 with a P/E ratio of 27.5 and P/S ratio of 1.9. Varian Inc. had an annual average earning growth of 5.1% over the past 5 years. GuruFocus rated Varian Inc. the business predictability rank of 2-star.
Sold Out: Old National Bancorp (ONB)
John Paulson sold out his holdings in Old National Bancorp. His sale prices were between $9.85 and $12.58, with an estimated average price of $11.19.Old National Bancorp is a bank holding company that operates banking offices and ATMs throughout Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, Kentucky, and Tennessee. Old National Bancorp has a market cap of $993.8 million; its shares were traded at around $11.4 with a P/E ratio of 63.3 and P/S ratio of 2.4. The dividend yield of Old National Bancorp stocks is 2.5%. Old National Bancorp had an annual average earning growth of 5.7% over the past 5 years.
Sold Out: Ultrashort Financials Proshares (SKF)
John Paulson sold out his holdings in Ultrashort Financials Proshares. His sale prices were between $23.45 and $27.11, with an estimated average price of $24.8.Ultrashort Financials Proshares has a market cap of $7.7 million; its shares were traded at around $24.17 . The dividend yield of Ultrashort Financials Proshares stocks is 5.3%.
Sold Out: People's United Financial Inc. (PBCT)
John Paulson sold out his holdings in People's United Financial Inc.. His sale prices were between $15.31 and $17.03, with an estimated average price of $16.3.People's Bank is a diversified financial services company providing consumer and commercial banking services, in addition to insurance, trust and financial advisory services. People's United Financial Inc. has a market cap of $5.51 billion; its shares were traded at around $15.83 with a P/E ratio of 49.5 and P/S ratio of 5.1. The dividend yield of People's United Financial Inc. stocks is 3.9%. People's United Financial Inc. had an annual average earning growth of 1% over the past 5 years.
Sold Out: Cemex S.a.b. De C.v. (CX)
John Paulson sold out his holdings in Cemex S.a.b. De C.v.. His sale prices were between $10.33 and $13.54, with an estimated average price of $11.67.CEMEX is one of the largest cement companies in the world, with close to 78 million metric tons of production capacity. Cemex S.a.b. De C.v. has a market cap of $9.36 billion; its shares were traded at around $9.75 with a P/E ratio of 14.8 and P/S ratio of 0.6.
