Nicholas Investments Partners

Nicholas Investment Partners as of Sept. 30, 2011

Portfolio Holdings for Nicholas Investment Partners

Nicholas Investment Partners holds 246 positions in its portfolio as reported in the September 2011 quarterly 13F filing

Company (Ticker) Portfolio Weight Valued At Change in Shares Share Count Share Price
Las Vegas Sands (LVS) 20.6 $96M 2.5M 38.34
Allied World Assurance 4.0 $19M 350k 53.71
iShares Dow Jones Select Dividend (DVY) 1.2 $5.9M 121k 48.24
Alliance Data Systems Corp note 1.750% 8/0 1.2 $5.6M 4.4M 1.27
Sba Communications Corp note 4.000%10/0 1.1 $5.2M 4.0M 1.29
Rovi Corp conv 1.0 $4.8M 4.1M 1.16
Alere Inc note 3.000% 5/1 0.9 $4.4M 5.0M 0.87
Salix Pharmaceuticals Inc note 2.750% 5/1 0.9 $4.1M 4.2M 0.99
Archer Daniels Midland Co note 0.875% 2/1 0.9 $4.0M 4.0M 1.00
Allegheny Technologies Inc note 4.250% 6/0 0.8 $3.9M 3.2M 1.21
Note 3.50 0.8 $3.9M 4.0M 0.97
Xilinx Inc sdcv 3.125% 3/1 0.8 $3.9M 3.9M 1.00
Hologic Inc frnt 2.000%12/1 0.8 $3.9M 3.8M 1.03
Mf Global Hldgs Ltd note 1.875% 2/0 0.8 $3.9M 4.9M 0.79
Global Inds Ltd dbcv 2.750% 8/0 0.8 $3.8M 3.9M 0.98
Gilead Sciences conv 0.8 $3.8M 3.6M 1.08
D R Horton Inc note 2.000% 5/1 0.8 $3.6M 3.6M 1.01
Citigroup Inc unit 0.8 $3.6M 46k 79.63
Navistar Intl Corp New note 3.000%10/1 0.8 $3.6M 3.6M 0.98
GAME Technolog debt 0.8 $3.5M 3.0M 1.15
Smithfield Foods Inc note 4.000% 6/3 0.7 $3.2M 2.9M 1.10
E M C Corp Mass note 1.750%12/0 0.7 $3.1M 2.2M 1.41
Interoil Corp note 2.750%11/1 0.7 $3.1M 3.7M 0.83
Anixter Intl Inc note 1.000% 2/1 0.7 $3.0M 3.0M 1.02
Gulfport Energy Corporation 0.6 $3.0M 124k 24.18
Metlife Inc 5% 10/0/14 Conv Pr cv prf 0.6 $2.8M 49k 56.55
CommVault Systems (CVLT) 0.6 $2.7M 74k 37.06
Annaly Cap Mgmt Inc note 4.000% 2/1 0.6 $2.7M 2.4M 1.15
GATX Corporation (GATX) 0.6 $2.7M 86k 30.99
Jazz Pharmaceuticals 0.6 $2.6M 64k 41.51
Mf Global Ltd note 9.000% 6/2 0.6 $2.7M 2.5M 1.06
Sina Corporation 0.6 $2.6M 36k 71.63
iShares Russell 2000 Growth Index (IWO) 0.5 $2.5M 34k 73.48
Netapp Inc note 1.750% 6/0 0.5 $2.3M 1.9M 1.21
BroadSoft 0.5 $2.3M 76k 30.35
Air Methods Corporation 0.5 $2.3M 36k 63.68
Cardtronics 0.5 $2.2M 97k 22.92
Fortinet (FTNT) 0.5 $2.2M 134k 16.80
Sonic Automotive Inc note 5.000% 10/0 0.5 $2.2M 2.0M 1.10
Elizabeth Arden 0.5 $2.2M 78k 28.43
ACCRETIVE Health 0.5 $2.2M 104k 21.23
Titan Machinery (TITN) 0.5 $2.1M 120k 17.90
Cognizant Technology Solutions (CTSH) 0.5 $2.1M 33k 62.70
Saks Incorporated 0.5 $2.1M 238k 8.75
Triumph (TGI) 0.5 $2.1M 43k 48.74
Mgic Invt Corp Wis note 5.000% 5/0 0.5 $2.1M 3.8M 0.56
CUBIST PHARM CONVERTIBLE security 0.4 $2.1M 1.5M 1.37
Advanced Micro Devices Inc note 5.750% 8/1 0.4 $2.0M 2.0M 1.01
Werner Enterprises (WERN) 0.4 $2.0M 97k 20.83
Quality Distribution 0.4 $2.0M 225k 8.97
Arvinmeritor Inc frnt 4.625% 3/0 0.4 $2.0M 2.6M 0.76
Shuffle Master 0.4 $2.0M 233k 8.41
Maximus (MMS) 0.4 $2.0M 57k 34.90
Rush Enterprises (RUSHA) 0.4 $2.0M 139k 14.16
Procera Networks 0.4 $2.0M 206k 9.60
MDC PARTNERS INC CL A SUB Vtg 0.4 $1.9M 134k 14.42
Kkr Financial Hldgs Llc note 7.500% 1/1 0.4 $1.9M 1.5M 1.22
Tibco Software 0.4 $1.9M 84k 22.39
DSW 0.4 $1.9M 41k 46.18
Cardiovascular Systems 0.4 $1.8M 162k 11.39
Diamond Foods 0.4 $1.8M 23k 79.79
Dex (DXCM) 0.4 $1.8M 152k 12.00
Chemtura Corporation 0.4 $1.8M 181k 10.03
SuccessFactors 0.4 $1.8M 78k 23.00
Liz Claiborne 0.4 $1.7M 347k 5.00
Copa Holdings Sa-class A (CPA) 0.4 $1.7M 28k 61.29
Chart Industries (GTLS) 0.4 $1.7M 41k 42.17
Tornier Nv 0.4 $1.7M 84k 20.49
Chart Industries 2% conv 0.4 $1.7M 1.9M 0.93
Johnson Controls 0.4 $1.7M 64k 26.37
ARM Holdings 0.4 $1.7M 67k 25.51
RightNow Technologies 0.4 $1.7M 51k 33.04
Hertz Global Holdings 0.3 $1.7M 186k 8.90
Polypore International 0.3 $1.6M 29k 56.51
Salix Pharmaceuticals 0.3 $1.6M 56k 29.59
Old Dominion Freight Line (ODFL) 0.3 $1.6M 56k 28.96
Anixter International 0.3 $1.6M 34k 47.45
Sxc Health Solutions Corp 0.3 $1.7M 30k 55.71
Endologix 0.3 $1.6M 164k 10.04
James River Coal 4.5% 2015 conv 0.3 $1.6M 2.1M 0.78
Atmel Corporation 0.3 $1.6M 196k 8.07
Cavium 0.3 $1.6M 59k 27.00
Globe Specialty Metals 0.3 $1.5M 105k 14.52
MAKO Surgical 0.3 $1.6M 46k 34.23
Pharmasset 0.3 $1.5M 18k 82.37
salesforce (CRM) 0.3 $1.5M 13k 114.31
IPG Photonics Corporation (IPGP) 0.3 $1.5M 34k 43.44
Mitek Systems (MITK) 0.3 $1.5M 160k 9.25
Ens 0.3 $1.5M 36k 40.42
STAAR Surgical Company (STAA) 0.3 $1.4M 185k 7.80
Shutterfly 0.3 $1.4M 35k 41.18
SPS Commerce (SPSC) 0.3 $1.4M 85k 16.29
Newpark Res Inc note 4.000%10/0 0.3 $1.4M 1.5M 0.92
Insulet Corporation Cvt 3.75 0 convert 0.3 $1.4M 1.5M 0.92
Synchronoss Technologies 0.3 $1.4M 55k 24.90
Textainer Group Holdings (TGH) 0.3 $1.4M 68k 20.28
Marchex (MCHX) 0.3 $1.4M 160k 8.50
Kodiak Oil & Gas 0.3 $1.3M 257k 5.21
LogMeIn 0.3 $1.4M 41k 33.20
Pier 1 Imports 0.3 $1.3M 133k 9.78
OPNET Technologies 0.3 $1.3M 37k 34.90
KKR & Co 0.3 $1.3M 127k 10.40
Body Central Acquisition Corporation 0.3 $1.3M 72k 18.16
OCZ Technology 0.3 $1.3M 271k 4.85
ZOLL Medical Corporation 0.3 $1.3M 34k 37.73
Qualcomm (QCOM) 0.3 $1.2M 26k 48.63
Estee Lauder Companies (EL) 0.3 $1.2M 14k 87.82
Complete Production Services 0.3 $1.2M 66k 18.85
Brigham Exploration Company 0.3 $1.3M 50k 25.26
Cameron International Corporation 0.3 $1.2M 30k 41.55
Teavana Hldgs 0.3 $1.3M 63k 20.33
Fomento Economico Mexicano SAB (FMX) 0.3 $1.2M 19k 64.82
Wet Seal 0.3 $1.2M 275k 4.48
American Railcar Industries 0.3 $1.2M 78k 15.38
Hittite Microwave Corporation 0.3 $1.2M 25k 48.70
Church & Dwight (CHD) 0.3 $1.2M 28k 44.21
Furmanite Corporation 0.3 $1.2M 225k 5.41
Excel Trust 0.3 $1.2M 128k 9.62
Wabash National Corporation (WNC) 0.2 $1.2M 246k 4.77
Steven Madden (SHOO) 0.2 $1.1M 38k 30.10
Alexion Pharmaceuticals 0.2 $1.2M 18k 64.08
CHECK POINT SOFTWARE Technolog Com Stk (CHKP) 0.2 $1.2M 22k 52.74
Aruba Networks 0.2 $1.2M 56k 20.91
Crocs (CROX) 0.2 $1.1M 46k 23.66
Discovery Communications 0.2 $1.1M 29k 37.61
Mead Johnson Nutrition 0.2 $1.1M 16k 68.82
Sirona Dental Systems 0.2 $1.1M 26k 42.42
Cubist Pharmaceuticals 0.2 $1.1M 32k 35.32
NxStage Medical 0.2 $1.1M 55k 20.85
Calamos Convertible & Hi Income Fund (CHY) 0.2 $1.1M 103k 11.10
Edwards Lifesciences (EW) 0.2 $1.1M 15k 71.31
Allergan 0.2 $1.1M 13k 82.40
HFF 0.2 $1.1M 122k 8.74
Wyndham Worldwide Corporation 0.2 $1.1M 38k 28.52
Informatica Corporation 0.2 $1.1M 27k 40.94
Merit Medical Systems (MMSI) 0.2 $1.1M 83k 13.14
VMware 0.2 $1.1M 13k 80.41
WebMD Health 0.2 $1.1M 36k 30.16
Qlik Technologies 0.2 $1.1M 51k 21.66
MAP Pharmaceuticals 0.2 $1.0M 69k 14.62
BE Aerospace 0.2 $1.0M 31k 33.12
Hub (HUBG) 0.2 $1.0M 36k 28.27
Panera Bread Company 0.2 $1.0M 9.9k 103.96
VELTI PLC ST Helier 0.2 $1.0M 157k 6.61
Energy Xxi 0.2 $977k 46k 21.45
Oil States International (OIS) 0.2 $981k 19k 50.92
Kansas City Southern 0.2 $959k 19k 49.96
Valeant Pharmaceuticals Int 0.2 $997k 27k 37.10
Financial Engines 0.2 $986k 54k 18.12
A123 Sys Inc note 3.750% 4/1 0.2 $975k 1.5M 0.65
DaVita (DVA) 0.2 $954k 15k 62.65
Parametric Technology 0.2 $916k 60k 15.39
Deckers Outdoor Corporation (DECK) 0.2 $926k 9.9k 93.23
OmniVision Technologies 0.2 $953k 68k 14.05
Poly 0.2 $929k 51k 18.37
Wabtec Corporation (WAB) 0.2 $912k 17k 52.88
Servicesource 0.2 $916k 69k 13.20
Coach 0.2 $888k 17k 51.80
Cummins (CMI) 0.2 $865k 11k 81.67
Nordstrom (JWN) 0.2 $876k 19k 45.69
Alliance Data Systems Corporation (BFH) 0.2 $872k 9.4k 92.66
Fastenal Company (FAST) 0.2 $895k 27k 33.26
CF Industries Holdings (CF) 0.2 $910k 7.4k 123.36
Asbury Automotive (ABG) 0.2 $895k 54k 16.49
Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG) 0.2 $882k 2.9k 302.78
CARBO Ceramics 0.2 $897k 8.7k 102.54
Colony Financial 0.2 $886k 69k 12.92
Pvh Corporation (PVH) 0.2 $885k 15k 58.21
Dunkin' Brands Group 0.2 $869k 31k 27.70
Intermune Inc note 2.500% 9/1 0.2 $900k 1.0M 0.90
MasterCard Incorporated (MA) 0.2 $851k 2.7k 317.30
Endo Pharmaceuticals Hldgs I note 1.750% 4/1 0.2 $848k 750k 1.13
Covanta Holding Conv conv bnd 0.2 $818k 750k 1.09
Zipcar 0.2 $841k 47k 17.99
Citrix Systems 0.2 $775k 14k 54.50
J.B. Hunt Transport Services (JBHT) 0.2 $772k 21k 36.12
Limited Brands 0.2 $777k 20k 38.49
Energen Corporation 0.2 $816k 20k 40.88
Targacept 0.2 $797k 53k 15.01
Caribou Coffee Company 0.2 $786k 67k 11.81
MF Global Holdings 0.2 $782k 189k 4.13
Westport Innovations 0.2 $816k 28k 28.93
Kraton Performance Polymers 0.2 $785k 49k 16.18
Cypress Semiconductor Corporation 0.2 $759k 51k 14.97
Gaylord Entertainment Company 0.2 $762k 39k 19.33
Vail Resorts (MTN) 0.2 $765k 20k 37.81
F5 Networks (FFIV) 0.2 $758k 11k 71.01
Whiting Petroleum Corporation 0.1 $704k 20k 35.07
AFC Enterprises 0.1 $718k 61k 11.84
Lululemon Athletica (LULU) 0.1 $678k 14k 48.64
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (H) 0.1 $700k 22k 31.36
Ralph Lauren Corp (RL) 0.1 $692k 5.3k 129.69
Norfolk Southern (NSC) 0.1 $656k 11k 60.98
Halliburton Company (HAL) 0.1 $637k 21k 30.50
Cliffs Natural Resources 0.1 $639k 13k 51.14
Intuit (INTU) 0.1 $645k 14k 47.43
Sirius XM Radio 0.1 $656k 434k 1.51
Alexander & Baldwin 0.1 $665k 18k 36.53
Examworks 0.1 $667k 66k 10.18
AtriCure (ATRC) 0.1 $665k 68k 9.74
Tyson Foods Inc note 3.250%10/1 0.1 $605k 500k 1.21
Hologic (HOLX) 0.1 $600k 40k 15.21
Wells Fargo & Company (WFC) 0.1 $607k 25k 24.12
Fossil 0.1 $584k 7.2k 81.02
Anadarko Petroleum Corporation 0.1 $589k 9.3k 63.04
Target Corporation (TGT) 0.1 $584k 12k 49.08
Ctrip.com International 0.1 $621k 19k 32.14
Celanese Corporation (CE) 0.1 $611k 19k 32.53
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide 0.1 $610k 16k 38.85
Uroplasty 0.1 $626k 129k 4.85
AutoNavi Holdings 0.1 $594k 44k 13.62
Volcano Corporation note 2.875% 9/0 0.1 $605k 500k 1.21
AGIC Global Equity & Conv Inc Fund (NGZ) 0.1 $618k 46k 13.53
Microchip Technology Inc sdcv 2.125%12/1 0.1 $575k 500k 1.15
MeadWestva 0.1 $580k 24k 24.58
Newell Rubbermaid (NWL) 0.1 $568k 48k 11.87
American Greetings Corporation 0.1 $582k 32k 18.48
Illumina (ILMN) 0.1 $568k 14k 40.93
Newpark Resources (NR) 0.1 $542k 89k 6.09
ShoreTel 0.1 $567k 114k 4.98
iShares Gold Trust 0.1 $544k 34k 15.84
Ann 0.1 $558k 24k 22.83
Mgm Mirage conv 0.1 $546k 620k 0.88
On Semiconductor Corp note 2.625%12/1 0.1 $535k 500k 1.07
Apache Corporation 0.1 $492k 6.1k 80.22
Family Dollar Stores 0.1 $537k 11k 50.82
Deere & Company (DE) 0.1 $516k 8.0k 64.53
Methanex Corp (MEOH) 0.1 $501k 24k 20.85
Southwest Airlines (LUV) 0.1 $497k 62k 8.04
Rogers Corporation (ROG) 0.1 $499k 13k 39.13
Zumiez (ZUMZ) 0.1 $496k 28k 17.50
Digirad Corporation 0.1 $495k 224k 2.21
Sandisk Corp note 1.500% 8/1 0.1 $520k 500k 1.04
Sodastream International 0.1 $503k 15k 33.02
Morgans Hotel Group Co note 2.375%10/1 0.1 $450k 600k 0.75
Joy Global 0.1 $450k 7.2k 62.43
Riverbed Technology 0.1 $484k 24k 19.98
Skyworks Solutions (SWKS) 0.1 $484k 27k 17.95
Industries N shs - a - (LYB) 0.1 $455k 19k 24.45
Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold (FCX) 0.1 $406k 13k 30.44
Juniper Networks (JNPR) 0.1 $441k 26k 17.26
Chiquita Brands Intl Inc note 4.250% 8/1 0.1 $414k 465k 0.89
Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated (JLL) 0.1 $368k 7.1k 51.77
Rackspace Hosting 0.1 $384k 11k 34.18
Air Lease Corp (AL) 0.1 $376k 20k 19.21
Saba Software 0.0 $146k 25k 5.76