Winmill & Co. Inc.
Winmill & Co. Incorporated is an asset management holding company founded in 1974 and based in Rochester, NY. Through its subsidiaries, it provides investment management and distribution services for mutual funds in the Midas Funds family and manages the closed-end fund Foxby Corp. The firm is led by CEO Thomas Winmill and focuses on increasing book value per share for its stockholders. Historically known as Bull & Bear Group until 1999, it continues its legacy as a performance-driven investment manager. Estimated employee count is small, focused on specialized financial services and asset management.
Investment Strategy
Winmill & Co. applies a Performance Driven® management philosophy, seeking long-term value for stockholders through active investment management of mutual funds (Midas Funds) and closed-end funds (Foxby Corp). The firm aims to increase book value per share across market cycles by employing both growth and value strategies, focusing on performance under both bullish and bearish conditions.
Top Holdings
Equity Positions (53)
| Ticker | Security | Weight | Market Value | Shares | Avg Cost | Price | Change (QoQ) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
A AZO | AUTOZONE INC | 7.30% | $26.2M | 7,069 | $1122.57 | $3712.23 | -$710.8K |
S STLD | STEEL DYNAMICS, INC | 6.01% | $21.6M | 168,747 | $46.43 | $128.01 | +$494.4K |
G GOOGL | ALPHABET, INC. | 5.30% | $19.1M | 108,100 | $102.86 | $176.23 | +$2.3M |
L LPLA | LPL FINANCIAL HOLDINGS, INC. | 5.09% | $18.3M | 48,860 | $235.16 | $374.97 | +$2.3M |
W WSM | WILLIAMS-SONOMA, INC | 5.09% | $18.3M | 111,994 | $34.58 | $163.37 | +$590.2K |