This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Insightful Moves in the Fourth Quarter of 2025 Manning & Napier Group, LLC (Trades, Portfolio) recently submitted its 13F filing for the fourth quarter of 2025, revealing strategic adjustments in its investment portfolio. Manning & Napier (NYSE: MN) is a well-established investment management firm, founded in 1970, that offers a wide array of investment so...
This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Insightful Moves in the Fourth Quarter of 2025 Manning & Napier Group, LLC (Trades, Portfolio) recently submitted its 13F filing for the fourth quarter of 2025, revealing strategic adjustments in its investment portfolio. Manning & Napier (NYSE: MN) is a well-established investment management firm, founded in 1970, that offers a wide array of investment solutions, including equity and fixed income portfolios, as well as blended asset portfolios. The firm serves a diverse clientele, including high-net-worth individuals and institutions, and is known for its proprietary bottom-up investment process. This process involves rigorous fundamental analysis and peer review to ensure that each investment aligns with the firm's strategic objectives and valuation criteria. Manning & Napier Group, LLC Reduces Stake in UnitedHealth Group Inc by 65.05% Summary of New Buy Manning & Napier Group, LLC (Trades, Portfolio) added a total of 161 stocks during the fourth quarter. The most significant addition was United Parcel Service Inc (NYSE:UPS), with 1,826,084 shares, accounting for 2.36% of the portfolio and a total value of $181,951,010. The second largest addition was The Cooper Companies Inc (NASDAQ:COO), consisting of 1,564,026 shares, representing approximately 1.68% of the portfolio, with a total value of $128,985,220. The third largest addition was First American Financial Corp (NYSE:FAF), with 1,026,480 shares, accounting for 0.83% of the portfolio and a total value of $63,693,090. Key Position Increases Manning & Napier Group, LLC (Trades, Portfolio) also increased stakes in a total of 120 stocks. The most notable increase was in Elevance Health Inc (NYSE:ELV), with an additional 344,237 shares, bringing the total to 368,426 shares. This adjustment represents a significant 1,423.11% increase in share count, a 1.57% impact on the current portfolio, and a total value of $129,151,730. The second largest increase was in ASML Holding NV ...