Country Trust Bank
Country Trust Bank is a private investment management firm headquartered in Bloomington, Illinois, operating as part of the Country Financial group of insurance and financial service companies. Founded in 2000, it provides investment management, trust, and retirement planning services, primarily serving investment companies as well as individuals and businesses. The firm maintains several locations in Illinois and Oregon, manages a broad portfolio of public equity and fixed income investments on a global scale, and utilizes fundamental analysis in its internal research. Country Trust Bank has grown its assets under management from $11.4 billion in 2008 to over $14.2 billion as of 2024, supported by the broader capabilities and resources of Country Financial, which employs several thousand people groupwide.
Investment Strategy
Country Trust Bank employs a fundamentally-driven investment approach, conducting internal research to identify growth stocks and manage a diversified portfolio of public equity and fixed income securities globally. Its asset allocation leans heavily toward the finance and information technology sectors, with additional investments across health care, industrials, energy, consumer staples, and discretionary sectors. The firm manages risk through diversification and generally holds its top allocations for over three quarters. Its investment philosophy emphasizes long-term growth and prudence in security selection, while turnover rates indicate a moderately active management style.
Top Holdings
Equity Positions (550)
| Ticker | Security | Weight | Market Value | Shares | Avg Cost | Price | Change (QoQ) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
F FBND | FIDELITY MERRIMACK STR TR | 6.35% | $283.0M | 6,186,144 | $49.80 | $45.75 | +$1.4M |
V VEA | VANGUARD TAX-MANAGED FDS | 6.29% | $280.5M | 4,920,244 | $43.71 | $57.01 | +$45.3M |
V VOO | VANGUARD INDEX FDS | 5.61% | $250.2M | 440,523 | $437.24 | $568.03 | +$100.2M |
N NVDA | NVIDIA CORPORATION | 5.35% | $238.7M | 1,510,542 | $11.77 | $157.99 | +$66.4M |
M MSFT | MICROSOFT CORP | 5.03% | $224.1M | 450,564 | $107.59 | $497.41 | +$49.1M |