Oak Associates LTD /oh/
Oak Associates Ltd. is an SEC-registered investment management firm based in Akron, Ohio, formed in 1985. The firm is privately owned by Margaret Ballinger and Robert Stimpson and employs 8 individuals as of 2025. Oak Associates manages growth equity strategies primarily for institutional clients—such as investment companies, pension plans, and charitable organizations—alongside individuals and other entities. Their employee base includes both investment professionals and other key roles, and the firm is recognized for managing both separate accounts and mutual funds (‘Oak Funds’).
Investment Strategy
Oak Associates specializes in growth equity investing, emphasizing long-term investments in companies with strong growth prospects. The firm provides discretionary management, typically through its proprietary growth equity strategy, across a range of managed accounts and US-oriented mutual funds. Oak Associates combines fundamental analysis with a focus on sustainable earnings growth and competitive advantages. The firm’s approach is client-centric, offering tailored advice and regular consultations to align investment portfolios with specific goals. They also serve as sub-advisers and can offer customized investment solutions upon request.
Top Holdings
Equity Positions (129)
| Ticker | Security | Weight | Market Value | Shares | Avg Cost | Price | Change (QoQ) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
A AMZN | Amazon.com Inc. | 7.63% | $116.8M | 532,469 | $29.91 | $219.39 | +$4.4M |
G GOOG | Alphabet Inc. Class C | 5.43% | $83.1M | 468,564 | $39.25 | $177.39 | +$5.4M |
K KLAC | KLA Corporation | 5.27% | $80.7M | 90,116 | $88.28 | $895.74 | +$20.5M |
M META | Meta Platforms, Inc. | 5.08% | $77.7M | 105,296 | $148.39 | $738.09 | +$17.8M |
M MSFT | Microsoft Corporation | 4.68% | $71.6M | 143,911 | $148.56 | $497.41 | +$18.4M |