Analyzing Matson Money's Q3 vs. Q4 2022 13F Holdings: Shifts in Large and Small-Cap Stocks, Bonds, and Emerging Markets.

As investors, it is always important to stay up to date on the changes happening in the market. One way to stay on top of these changes is by analyzing the 13F filings of large investment firms such as Matson Money, Inc. These filings provide insight into the stocks and funds that the firm has invested in, as well as any changes in their holdings from one quarter to the next.

In this blog post, we will be analyzing the Q3 2022 vs. Q4 2022 13F holdings comparison for Matson Money, Inc. based on a CSV provided by the company. This comparison includes information on the shares and value of the stocks held by the firm for ten different funds, including IGSB, IAGG, VLUE, IVV, SCZ, IGIB, IEI, IEMG, TIP, and IEFA.

IGSB, the first fund listed in the comparison, shows a decrease in shares from 13,211,974 in Q3 2022 to 13,022,220 in Q4 2022. The value of these shares also decreased from $651,086 to $648,767, a decrease of 0.4%. IAGG, another fund listed, shows a similar decrease in shares from 8,385,902 to 8,453,862, which also correlates to a decrease in value from $405,207 to $401,981, a decrease of 0.8%.

However, not all of Matson Money's holdings suffered a decrease in value. VLUE, a fund that invests in undervalued large-cap U.S. stocks, saw an increase in shares from 2,894,479 in Q3 2022 to 3,141,140 in Q4 2022. This translated to an increase in value from $236,942 to $286,283, an increase of 20.8%. This could indicate that Matson Money sees potential in undervalued stocks and is increasing their stake in them.

Another fund that saw an increase in value is IVV, which tracks the S&P 500 Index. Matson Money increased their shares in this fund from 538,775 to 631,958, resulting in an increase in value from $193,232 to $242,804, an increase of 25.7%. This could be a sign that Matson Money has faith in the strength of the U.S. stock market, particularly in large-cap stocks.

SCZ, a fund that invests in small- and mid-cap international stocks, shows an increase in both shares and value. Matson Money increased their shares in this fund from 3,814,988 to 3,920,420, resulting in an increase in value from $186,095 to $221,425, an increase of 19%. This could indicate that Matson Money sees potential in small- and mid-cap international stocks, potentially diversifying their portfolio.

IGIB and IEI, both funds that invest in U.S. government bonds, show a small increase in value from Q3 2022 to Q4 2022. While the increase in value is not significant, the fact that Matson Money did not decrease their holdings in these funds could indicate that they believe in the stability of U.S. government bonds.

IEMG, a fund that invests in emerging market stocks, shows a significant increase in shares from 2,653,621 in Q3 2022 to 2,871,830 in Q4 2022. This translates to an increase in value from $114,053 to $134,114, an increase of 17.6%. This could be a sign that Matson Money is bullish on emerging market stocks, potentially seeing potential growth in these markets.

TIP, a fund that invests in inflation-protected U.S. government bonds, shows a small increase in value from $129,323 in Q3 2022 to $132,782 in Q4 2022, an increase of 2.7%. Finally, IEFA, a fund that invests in developed market international stocks, shows an increase in value from $107,247 to $128,445, an increase of 19.8%.

Overall, while Matson Money did decrease their holdings in some funds, they either maintained or increased their holdings in other funds. This could indicate that the firm has a diversified portfolio, with investments in both domestic and international large- and small-cap stocks, as well as U.S. government bonds and inflation-protected securities. The increases in value in certain funds could signal that the firm sees potential growth in these areas, while the decreases may indicate a potential lack of faith in these particular funds.

As always, it is important to remember that investing comes with inherent risks and that past performance is not indicative of future results. Therefore, it is always recommended that investors conduct thorough research and analysis before making any investment decisions.