Illumina Inc. (ILMN-Q)

Global leader in DNA sequencing. Almost 90% recurring revenue with good growth. Highly cash generative with good balance sheet. Good acquirer. Expects DNA sequencing will be a pervasive treatment option in healthcare. (Analysts’ price target is $404.80)

(A Top Pick Sep 12/19, Up 6%) The sector is interesting, though he sold Illumina, because the holding got too big. They supply testing machines for mines, which creates recurring revenues. Stick with it.

He is a big believer in disrupter companies in growth sectors. This is the only company in the world that can do high volume DNA sequencing. They already have a million customers and another million order backlog. There is no one else in this space. They sell equipment and the supplies to operate the equipment. Countries will have more DNA sequencing done to help new drug development. Yield 0%. (Analysts’ price target is $286.06)

Dominant player in gene sequencing business. Becoming more commercially available to clinics instead of just research labs. They are buying up some of their customers and going into competition with them. He is nervous of the valuation. It is at and beyond his expectations.