Columbia Partners L.L.C. Investment Management 13F Filing Reveals Key Changes in Holdings Between Q3 and Q4 2018

Columbia Partners L.L.C. Investment Management, a hedge fund founded in 2001, recently filed its 13F with the Securities and Exchange Commission for the third quarter of 2018 and the fourth quarter of 2018. The 13F report discloses the fund's holdings, such as stocks and options, at the end of each quarter, and offers insight into its investment strategy.

The report shows Columbia Partners L.L.C. Investment Management's holdings at the end of Q3 2018 and Q4 2018, as well as the change in percentage of holdings between the two quarters. The following is a breakdown of some of the key changes in holdings between the two quarters.

The largest percentage decrease in holdings is Mastercard (MA), with a 15.3% drop in shares held by the fund between Q3 2018 and Q4 2018. The value of this position decreased from $14,827,000 to $12,565,000 during the same period. Despite the drop in the value of the position, the fund still holds a significant number of shares in Mastercard.

The second most significant decrease in holdings was Amazon (AMZN), which saw a 31.6% drop in shares held by the fund between Q3 2018 and Q4 2018. The value of this position decreased from $16,921,000 to $11,574,000. This decrease is worth noting as Amazon is one of the largest companies in the world and is known for its consistent growth.

The largest percentage increase in holdings by the fund was Waste Connections Inc. (WCN) with an increase of 6.9% in shares held between Q3 2018 and Q4 2018. The value of this position went down slightly from $2,221,000 to $2,067,000. The waste management company, which operates in the United States and Canada, recently reported strong earnings and a positive outlook, which may have influenced the fund's decision to increase its holdings.

The second largest percentage increase in holdings by the fund was AvalonBay Communities Inc. (AVB), with an increase of 109.1% in shares held between Q3 2018 and Q4 2018. The value of this position increased from $1,016,000 to $2,124,000. AvalonBay is a real estate investment trust that specializes in multi-family properties in high-density urban areas.

Other notable changes in the fund's holdings include a 68.7% decrease in Square Inc. (SQ), a 61.7% decrease in Trade Desk Inc. (TTD), and a 58.6% decrease in Core Laboratories N.V. (CLB). While these stocks saw significant decreases, the fund still holds a substantial number of shares in each of these companies.

In conclusion, Columbia Partners L.L.C. Investment Management's 13F filing provides a glimpse into the fund's investment strategy and changes in holdings between Q3 2018 and Q4 2018. While some of the fund's holdings decreased in value, others saw significant increases. It is important to note that the report only shows holdings at the end of each quarter and may not necessarily reflect the fund's current investments.