Here’s Why You Should Consider Investing in Verisk Analytics (VRSK)

Baron Funds, an asset management firm, published its “Baron Asset Fund” first quarter 2022 investor letter – a copy of which can be downloaded here. Baron Asset Fund (the “Fund”) fell 14.52% (Institutional Shares), while the Russell Midcap Growth Index (the “Index”) fell 12.58%. The S&P 500 Index, which comprises both growths and value-oriented large-cap stocks, fell 4.60%. Try to spend some time looking at the fund’s top 5 holdings to be informed about their best picks for 2022.

In its Q1 2022 investor letter, Baron Asset Fund mentioned Verisk Analytics, Inc. (NASDAQ:VRSK) and explained its insights for the company. Founded in 1971, Verisk Analytics, Inc. (NASDAQ:VRSK) is a Jersey City, New Jersey-based multinational data analytics and risk assessment firm with a $27.8 billion market capitalization. Verisk Analytics, Inc. (NASDAQ:VRSK) delivered a -22.96% return since the beginning of the year, while its 12-month returns are up by 0.69%. The stock closed at $176.21 per share on May 13, 2022.

Here is what Baron Asset Fund has to say about Verisk Analytics, Inc. (NASDAQ:VRSK) in its Q1 2022 investor letter:

“Outperformance of the Fund’s investments in Communication Services, Financials, and Industrials and lower exposure to the lagging Consumer Discretionary sector added the most value. Strength in Industrials was driven by data and analytics vendor Verisk Analytics, Inc. (NASDAQ:VRSK)  Verisk reported solid quarterly earnings results led by ongoing strength in its core Insurance segment. Management also stated its intention to focus on expanding its products to the insurance industry, leading to a likely divestiture of its Financial Services and Energy segments.”

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Our calculations show that Verisk Analytics, Inc. (NASDAQ:VRSK) fell short and didn’t make it on our list of the 30 Most Popular Stocks Among Hedge Funds. Verisk Analytics, Inc. (NASDAQ:VRSK) was in 41 hedge fund portfolios at the end of the fourth quarter of 2021, compared to 25 funds in the previous quarter. Verisk Analytics, Inc. (NASDAQ:VRSK) delivered a -8.66% return in the past 3 months.

In November 2021, we also shared another hedge fund’s views on Verisk Analytics, Inc. (NASDAQ:VRSK) in another article. You can find other investor letters from hedge funds and prominent investors on our hedge fund investor letters 2022 Q1 page.

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