DOSSIER · 13F-HR · Q2 2026

DAILY JOURNAL CORP

$257M in tracked AUM across 4 positions as of Q2 2026.

DJ
CIK 0000783412 · last filed Jun 30, 2026
Total AUM
$257M
as of Q2 2026
Holdings
4
positions
Whale Score
71
71
strong
Activity
no data
changes this Q
AI Analysis · Q2 2026

Based on the SEC 13F filing data provided for the period ending December 31, 2025, here is a comprehensive analysis of Daily Journal Corp’s investment portfolio.

1. Portfolio Overview

Daily Journal Corp has undergone a radical transformation of its investment portfolio during the quarter ending December 31, 2025. The total portfolio value surged by 693.8%, growing from $34.85 million to $276.65 million. This dramatic increase is not solely attributable to market appreciation but...

2. Key Holdings

The portfolio is dominated by large positions in major US banking institutions, which together constitute nearly 90% of the total assets.

  • Wells Fargo & Co (WFC): This is the largest holding, valued at $131.69 million, representing 47.60% of the portfolio. With 1.41 million shares, the firm has allocated nearly half of its capital to this single entity, signaling exceptional confidence in Wells Fargo's valuation and future prospects.
  • Bank of America Corp (BAC): The second-largest position is valued at $110.00 million, accounting for 39.76% of the portfolio. The purchase of 2.00 million shares reinforces a heavy bet on the US banking sector. Combined with Wells Fargo, these two positions make up 87.36% of the entire portfolio.
  • Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA): This is the sole non-financial holding and the only position that remained from the previous quarter (implied by the "New Positions: 3" data). It is valued at $28.58 million, comprising 10.33% of the portfolio. This represents a contrarian bet on the Chinese technology sector amidst an otherwise entirely US-focused financial portfolio.
  • US Bancorp (USB): A smaller, yet significant, position valued at $6.38 million (2.30% allocation). This adds a regional bank diversification element to the major money-center banks already held.
Analysis generated by 13F Insight from SEC Form 13F filing data · Q2 2026. Methodology

Quarter at a glance — Q2 2026

Position-change comparison pending.

No quarter-over-quarter changes available.

Top 10 holdings

By portfolio weight as of Q2 2026.

#HoldingValueSharesWeight
01
WFC
Wells Fargo & Co
$117M1.4M45.5%
02
BAC
Bank of America Corp
$114M2.0M44.4%
03
BABA
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd
$19M195K7.3%
04
USB
US Bancorp
$7M120K2.8%

Filing history

2026Q2Jun 30
$257M 6.6%
4 positionsView →
2026Q1Mar 31
$241M 13.0%
4 positionsView →
2025Q4Dec 31
$277M 693.8%
4 positionsView →
2025Q3Sep 30
$35M 85.2%
1 positionsView →
2025Q2Jun 30
$235M 812.8%
4 positionsLocked
2025Q1Mar 31
$26M 87.7%
1 positionsLocked
2024Q4Dec 31
$209M 13.0%
4 positionsLocked
2024Q3Sep 30
$185M 1.7%
4 positionsLocked
2024Q2Jun 30
$182M 2.9%
4 positionsLocked
2024Q1Mar 31
$177M 4.3%
4 positionsLocked
2023Q4Dec 31
$185M 16.7%
4 positionsLocked
2023Q3Sep 30
$159M 3.0%
4 positionsLocked
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