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Kornitzer Capital Management Inc. /ks

CIK:0000898358
Investment Adviser
$2B AUM
494 holdings
Mission, KS, United States
Founded:1989
49 employees
Latest filing:Jun 30, 2025

Kornitzer Capital Management, Inc. (KCM) is a privately held, 100% employee-owned investment management firm headquartered in Mission, Kansas. Founded in 1989 by John C. Kornitzer, the firm manages assets for institutions, mutual funds (notably the Buffalo Funds), and private clients. KCM provides services through customized separately managed accounts, private client services, and institutional management for pensions, corporations, and foundations. Joe Neuberger serves as CEO. The firm is consistently ranked among the top fee-based investment advisers in the Kansas City area and is known for its client-focused, personalized portfolio management. KCM has an estimated staff size of 10-49 employees.

Investment Strategy

KCM provides discretionary investment supervisory services emphasizing traditional portfolio management techniques. Decisions are based on in-house research tailored to the specific needs and mandates of clients. Portfolios are customized per client circumstances and institutional accounts are managed according to investment policy guidelines and tax considerations. For mutual funds, particularly the Buffalo Funds, KCM pursues active, long-term management strategies across various equity styles and fixed income mandates. The firm’s philosophy centers on lifetime asset management, aiming to support clients through accumulation, preservation, and retirement phases.

Latest 13F Filing Activity

Kornitzer Capital Management Inc. /ks filed their most recent 13F report on Jun 30, 2025 disclosing 476 equity positions with a total 13F market value of $5B. The fund increased holdings in Microsoft Corp., Nvidia Corp., Vistra Corp. among other positions. Kornitzer Capital Management Inc. /ks reduced exposure to Apple Inc., Schlumberger LTD, Hess Corp. among others.

Top Buys
M
MSFTMICROSOFT CORP
+$62.5M
N
NVDANVIDIA CORP
+$18.4M
V
VSTVISTRA CORP
+$14.4M
M
METAMETA PLATFORMS (FACEBOOK)
+$14.2M
I
IBMINT'L BUSINESS MACHINES
+$11.2M
Top Sells
A
AAPLAPPLE INC
-$21.2M
S
SLBSCHLUMBERGER LTD
-$17.2M
H
HESHESS CORP
-$14.5M
G
GPNGLOBAL PAYMENTS INC
-$12.3M
O
OKTAOKTA, INC
-$11.4M

Top Holdings

M
MSFTMICROSOFT CORP
+5.6%$278.8M
C
COSTCOSTCO WHOLESALE
+2.0%$97.7M
L
LLYELI LILLY & CO COM
+1.9%$94.0M
A
AAPLAPPLE INC
+1.8%$88.8M
A
AJGGALLAGHER ARTHUR J & CO
+1.7%$82.8M

Equity Positions (476)

TickerSecurityWeightMarket ValueSharesAvg CostPriceChange (QoQ)
MICROSOFT CORP5.61%$278.8M560,554$32.87$497.41+$62.5M
COSTCO WHOLESALE1.97%$97.7M98,678$117.35$989.94+$3.4M
ELI LILLY & CO COM1.89%$94.0M120,600$50.61$779.53-$6.4M
APPLE INC1.79%$88.8M432,839$27.83$205.17-$21.2M
GALLAGHER ARTHUR J & CO1.67%$82.8M258,560$55.62$320.12-$8.1M

Industry Allocation

SERVICES-PREPACKAGED SOFTWARE
+10.3%
PHARMACEUTICAL PREPARATIONS
+7.9%
PETROLEUM REFINING
+6.5%
SERVICES-BUSINESS SERVICES, NEC
+4.2%
SERVICES-COMPUTER PROGRAMMING, DATA PROCESSING, ETC.
+4.0%

Investment Team (14)

NameRoleLocationLinkedIn
Chris Carter
Chris Carter
Portfolio Manager - Buffalo Mid Cap FundMission, KS , United States
Craig Richard
Craig Richard
Portfolio ManagerMission, KS , United States
David Carlsen
David Carlsen
Portfolio Manager - Buffalo Discovery and Buffalo Growth FundsMission, KS , United States
Douglas Cartwright
Douglas Cartwright
Portfolio Manager (BUFTX)Mission, KS , United States
J
Jamie James Cuellar
Portfolio ManagerMission, KS , United States
Jeff Deardorff
Jeff Deardorff
Portfolio ManagerLenexa, KS , United States
Joe Neuberger
Joe Neuberger
PresidentMilwaukee, WI , United States
Josh West
Josh West
Portfolio ManagerMission, KS , United States
K
Ken Laudan
Co-Portfolio Manager and Healthcare SpecialistPrairie Village, KS , United States
P
Paul Dlugosch
Portfolio ManagerLeawood, KS , United States
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