WCM Investment Management Q1 2026 13F Holdings and Activity Report

I. Institutional Overview

WCM Investment Management, a globally recognized investment firm headquartered in Laguna Beach, California, has long been distinguished by its singular focus on two primary pillars: the trajectory of a company’s competitive advantage (its "moat") and the alignment of corporate culture with that moat. As of the first quarter of 2026, the firm’s 13F filing reveals a sophisticated and multi-layered portfolio valued at approximately $43.81B . This valuation represents a significant footprint in the global equity markets, reflecting the firm's role as a major arbiter of "smart money" flows. With 263 individual holdings, WCM maintains a strategy that balances high-conviction concentrated bets with a broader tail of diversified positions, suggesting a methodology that combines rigorous bottom-up selection with a pragmatic approach to risk management across various market capitalizations and geographies.

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II. Sector Allocation Analysis

Within the Technology sector, WCM’s layout is dominated by the semiconductor value chain and large-scale platforms. The firm’s heavy involvement in companies like TSM (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited) and ASML (ASML Holding N.V.) indicates a "pick-and-shovel" strategy for the AI era. By focusing on the hardware and lithography essential for advanced computing, WCM is betting on the foundational infrastructure of the digital age rather than just the end-user applications. This sector’s dominance in the portfolio reflects a judgment that despite high valuations, the structural demand for compute power is a multi-year trend that transcends short-term economic cycles.

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III. Top 10 Holdings Deep Dive

TSM remains the crown jewel of WCM’s portfolio, occupying the number one spot with a 6.74% weight. Despite a slight reduction in shares held ( -5.01% ), the position's weight actually increased from 6.06% to 6.74%, indicating that the stock's price appreciation significantly outpaced the firm's tactical trimming. This is a classic "conviction holding." WCM’s thesis on TSM is likely rooted in the company’s absolute dominance in the advanced foundry market. As the sole provider of the most advanced 3nm and upcoming 2nm chips, TSM is the indispensable partner for Apple, NVIDIA, and AMD. The minor reduction in shares should be viewed as prudent rebalancing rather than a shift in sentiment. WCM is likely capitalizing on the AI-driven surge in TSM’s valuation while maintaining a massive core position to benefit from the multi-year semiconductor upcycle. The "moat" here is the highest in the tech world—a combination of immense capital expenditure requirements and unparalleled technical expertise that competitors like Intel and Samsung are struggling to match.

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IV. Major Buys/Additions

The most significant move this quarter was the initiation of a massive new position in MDT (Medtronic plc) , with an estimated investment of nearly $969M . This immediately catapulted Medtronic to a 2.20% weight in the portfolio. This is a classic "valuation trough mining" operation. Medtronic, a global leader in medical devices, has faced headwinds in recent years due to supply chain issues and a slower-than-expected rollout of its Hugo robotic surgery system. By taking such a large inaugural stake, WCM is signaling that it believes the "moat" remains intact and that the company is on the verge of a multi-year turnaround. The logic likely centers on Medtronic’s dominant market share in pacemakers, insulin pumps, and spinal implants, combined with an attractive valuation that offers a significant margin of safety. WCM is betting that as hospital capital budgets normalize and Medtronic’s R&D pipeline begins to deliver, the stock will undergo a significant re-rating.

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V. Major Sells and Exits

The complete liquidation of the $547M position in MNDY (monday.com Ltd.) is the most striking exit of the quarter. Monday.com has been a darling of the "work OS" space, showing impressive growth and high net retention rates. However, WCM’s total exit suggests a "strategic retreat." The logic likely centers on the intensifying competition in the project management software space from giants like Microsoft and Atlassian, combined with a valuation that left no room for error. For a firm that focuses on "moat direction," WCM may have concluded that Monday.com’s moat was becoming "narrower" as the market saturated. This is a high-conviction exit, signaling that WCM prefers to deploy that half-billion dollars into assets with more tangible barriers to entry or more attractive entry valuations.

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VI. Investment Insights and Risk Warnings

The logic chain is clear: 1. Sell High-Multiple Software and Matured Industrials : The firm exited or heavily trimmed positions like Monday.com, GE Vernova, and Ferrari. These are all high-quality businesses, but their valuations had reached levels where the "moat" was fully priced in, leaving little room for alpha. 2. Recycle Capital into "Inflection Point" Healthcare : The massive entries into Medtronic and Teva, combined with additions to Illumina and Novartis, show a belief that the healthcare sector is the new frontier for "Quality Growth." These companies possess deep moats but have faced structural or legal challenges that are now being resolved. 3. Double Down on Platform Dominance : By aggressively adding to Sea Limited and maintaining its massive stake in TSM, WCM is ensuring it owns the "toll booths" of the digital economy in both developed and emerging markets.

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Sources and limitations

This report uses public U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Form 13F disclosures and structured data maintained by 13F Hub. A 13F filing is a quarter-end snapshot of reportable long positions, is normally published with a delay, and does not disclose every short position, cash balance, bond, derivative, or non-U.S. asset.

Narrative content is prepared from the same-period SEC disclosure and 13F Hub structured data, then checked before publication. This material is for research and education, not personalized investment advice.