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Mcdonald Capital Investors Inc/ca

CIK:0001033225
Hedge Fund
$2B AUM
20 holdings
Orinda, CA, United States
Founded:1982
5 employees
Latest filing:Jun 30, 2025

MCDONALD CAPITAL INVESTORS INC is an SEC-registered investment adviser and financial planning firm headquartered in Orinda, California. Founded in 1982, the firm manages assets for a client base including high-net-worth individuals, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations. With a staff of 5 professionals, MCDONALD CAPITAL INVESTORS provides portfolio management, securities advisory, and retirement planning services. The company is structured as a corporation and operates as a boutique firm serving fewer than 100 clients, distinguished by personalized investment strategies and long-term relationships.

Investment Strategy

MCDONALD CAPITAL INVESTORS INC employs a disciplined, research-driven investment process with a focus on long-term capital appreciation. The firm manages concentrated equity portfolios, focusing on high-quality companies with strong fundamentals, sustainable competitive advantages, and attractive valuations. Their investment philosophy emphasizes thorough due diligence, downside risk management, and a long investment horizon, most often resulting in low portfolio turnover. The client base comprises high-net-worth individuals, charitable organizations, and pension/profit sharing plans, for whom the firm designs tailored investment strategies aligned with their objectives.

Top Buys
N
NFLXNETFLIX INC
+$40.3M
J
JPMJPMORGAN CHASE & CO.
+$25.6M
B
BNBROOKFIELD CORP
+$15.1M
U
UNPUNION PAC CORP
+$15.1M
A
AMZNAMAZON COM INC
+$11.4M
Top Sells
E
ELVELEVANCE HEALTH INC
-$49.5M
P
PGRPROGRESSIVE CORP
-$21.5M
B
BRK-BBERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC DEL
-$19.2M
F
FASTFASTENAL CO
-$18.3M
P
PAYXPAYCHEX INC
-$11.6M

Top Holdings

P
PGRPROGRESSIVE CORP
+15.6%$248.0M
B
BRK-BBERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC DEL
+10.0%$158.7M
N
NFLXNETFLIX INC
+9.5%$152.1M
P
PAYXPAYCHEX INC
+8.0%$127.2M
B
BNBROOKFIELD CORP
+7.5%$120.1M

Equity Positions (20)

TickerSecurityWeightMarket ValueSharesAvg CostPriceChange (QoQ)
P
PGR
PROGRESSIVE CORP15.56%$248.0M929,196$21.86$266.86-$21.5M
B
BRK-B
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC DEL9.96%$158.7M326,738$195.99$485.77-$19.2M
N
NFLX
NETFLIX INC9.55%$152.1M113,616$174.87$1339.13+$40.3M
P
PAYX
PAYCHEX INC7.98%$127.2M874,466$30.65$145.46-$11.6M
B
BN
BROOKFIELD CORP7.54%$120.1M1,941,092$31.56$61.85+$15.1M

Industry Allocation

FIRE, MARINE & CASUALTY INSURANCE
+25.5%
SERVICES-VIDEO TAPE RENTAL
+9.5%
NATIONAL COMMERCIAL BANKS
+9.1%
OPEATORS OF NONRESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS
+8.8%
SERVICES-ENGINEERING, ACCOUNTING, RESEARCH, MANAGEMENT
+8.0%

Investment Team (1)

NameRoleLocationLinkedIn
Spenser McDonald
Spenser McDonald
Financial AnalystOrinda, CA , United States