Business Context and Reporting Period
This filing is a Form 13F-HR submitted by BROOKFIELD ASSET MANAGEMENT INC. for the reporting period ended March 31, 2018. The report discloses the equity holdings of the institutional investment manager and five other included managers under its umbrella, including Brookfield Investment Management Inc. and various private institutional capital advisers.
Key Financial Metrics
As a Form 13F filing, this document reports portfolio holdings rather than the operating financial performance (revenue, profit, cash flow) of the manager itself. Key metrics disclosed include:
- Total Value of Reported Holdings: $29,188,504,000 (29,188,504 thousands).
- Total Number of Holdings Entries: 318.
- Number of Included Managers: 5 additional managers are included in this consolidated report.
- Confidential Information: The filing notes that confidential information has been omitted from the public report and filed separately with the SEC.
Material Changes
The filing text does not provide comparative data against the prior quarter (December 31, 2017) to determine material changes in holdings or total portfolio value. This document serves as a snapshot of holdings at the end of the reporting period.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
Form 13F filings are statutory disclosure documents and do not contain management guidance, forward-looking outlooks, or specific risk commentary regarding the manager's future strategy. The filing includes a standard disclaimer that the SEC has not reviewed the information for accuracy or completeness.
Important Facts for Investor Verification
- Verify the total reported value of $29.19 billion represents the aggregate holdings of Brookfield Asset Management Inc. and the five other listed managers.
- Note that confidential holdings were excluded from this public summary; the actual total managed assets may be higher.
- Confirm the specific equity positions within the 318 reported entries by reviewing the detailed schedules (not included in this summary text) to understand sector concentration.
- Recognize that this filing reflects long-only equity positions and does not disclose derivatives, short positions, or non-equity assets.