Analyzing American Research & Management Co.'s Q2 2022 vs. Q3 2022 13F Holdings

As we approach the end of Q3 2022, it's time to take a look at the changes in holdings of American Research & Management Co. The 13F Holdings Comparison data from Q2 2022 vs. Q3 2022 provides a glimpse of the trends in the market and in the fund's investments. Let's dive into the details.

Q2 2022 vs. Q3 2022 Holdings Comparison

The 13F Holdings Comparison table summarizes the changes in shares and value of the fund's holdings between Q2 2022 and Q3 2022. The table lists the ticker symbol, issuer name, option type, shares held in Q2 2022 and Q3 2022, value in $000, and the percentage change. One of the significant changes in holdings is the decrease in shares of Apple Inc. (AAPL) from Q2 2022 to Q3 2022. The fund held 114,049 shares in Q2 2022, which decreased to 110,953 in Q3 2022, reflecting a -1.7% change. Similarly, the shares of International Business Machines (IBM) reduced by -18.6%. In contrast, some holdings saw an increase in shares and value. Energy Transfer LP (ET) saw an increase in shares from 215,090 in Q2 2022 to 214,990 in Q3 2022, reflecting a 10.4% change in value. The shares of PayPal Holdings Inc. (PYPL) rose by 35.6%, and the Alerian MLP ETF-Alps (AMLP) saw an increase in shares and value by 7.6%.

Sector-Wise Analysis

The holdings of American Research & Management Co. span across various sectors, including information technology, healthcare, consumer goods, finance, and energy. A sector-wise analysis reveals the changes in the fund's investments in different sectors.

Information Technology

Information technology is the most significant holding sector for American Research & Management Co., with top holdings including Apple Inc. (AAPL), NVIDIA Corp (NVDA), and Microsoft (MSFT). The sector saw some noted changes in holdings, with a decrease in shares and value in Analog Devices (ADI) and Adobe Systems (ADBE). In contrast, NVIDIA Corp (NVDA) saw a -17.7% change in value, with a decrease in shares from Q2 2022 to Q3 2022.

Healthcare

The healthcare sector is the second-largest holding sector for the fund, with top holdings including Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), Merck (MRK), and Novartis A G Spon ADR (NVS). The sector experienced a decrease in shares and value in JNJ and Merck (MRK). However, Biogen Idec Inc (BIIB) saw an increase in shares and value compared to Q2 2022.

Consumer Goods

The consumer goods sector includes holdings in companies like Coca Cola Company (KO), Procter & Gamble (PG), and Hormel Foods Corp (HRL). The sector saw a decrease in shares and value in Procter & Gamble (PG) and Estee Lauder Companies (EL).

Finance

The finance sector includes holdings in companies like Bank of America Corp (BAC), Blackrock Inc (BLK), and Charles Schwab Corp (SCHW). The sector saw an increase in the value of the shares of Charles Schwab Corp (SCHW), reflecting a 13.9% change.

Energy

The energy sector includes holdings in companies like Chevron Corp (CVX), Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold (FCX), and Transcanada Corp (TRP.TO). The sector saw an increase in shares and value in Energy Transfer LP (ET) compared to Q2 2022.

Conclusion

In summary, the 13F Holdings Comparison data of American Research & Management Co. from Q2 2022 vs. Q3 2022 provides insights into the market trends and changes in the fund's investments. The holdings of the fund span across various sectors, including information technology, healthcare, consumer goods, finance, and energy. While some holdings saw an increase in shares and value, others experienced a decrease. It will be interesting to see how the fund's investments evolve in the next quarter.