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Yacktman Asset Management LP

Yacktman Asset Management is an Austin-based boutique investment firm focused on long-term, active value investing. The firm seeks to achieve superior...

Yacktman Asset Management LP

Yacktman Asset Management is an Austin-based boutique investment firm focused on long-term, active value investing. The firm seeks to achieve superior risk-adjusted returns over a full market cycle with an objective, patient, and diligent investment approach. They are value investors who also care about quality and invest across strategies spanning different geographies and market capitalizations.

General information

Firm type

Asset Manager

Year founded

1992

AUM

~$6.8 billion (per Barron's, 2023)

Location

Region

North America

Country

United States

City

Austin

Corporate office

Austin, TX, United States

Principals

Donald Yacktman

Founder

Stephen Yacktman

Portfolio Manager, President

Jason Subotky

Portfolio Manager

Sector focus

Value InvestingPublic EquitiesConsumer DefensiveMedia & Entertainment

Frequently asked questions

What investment methodology does Yacktman use?

The firm is a strict value investor. Managers target large-cap US companies with durable competitive moats, minimal debt, and strong free cash flow, purchased at a discount to intrinsic value. Portfolio turnover is low—the average holding period exceeds 5 years (per Morningstar).

Does Yacktman participate in private markets or direct deals?

No. Yacktman exclusively invests in publicly traded equities. It does not make venture capital, private equity, or real estate direct investments. Capital is deployed through the firm's mutual fund structures and separately managed accounts (per the firm's prospectus).

What geographic and sector focus does Yacktman maintain?

Yacktman invests primarily in US-listed companies, though underlying revenues can be global. Top sector allocations historically include consumer defensive, communication services, and financials. The firm avoids technology high-growth stocks unless they meet value criteria—Alphabet is a rare exception (per shareholder letters).

What is Yacktman's fee structure?

The Yacktman Focused Fund uses a fulcrum fee—an incentive-based structure where the management fee adjusts up or down based on the fund's performance relative to the S&P 500. The base fee is lower than industry averages, but can increase if outperformance persists (per SEC filings). That alignment is rare among traditional mutual funds.

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