Analyzing Q2 2022 vs. Q3 2022 13F Holdings of UBP Investment Advisors SA

Urs Baumann Pidoux, also known as UBP, is a financial institution providing investment advice, wealth management, and asset management services to high net worth individuals and institutional clients. The firm manages various equity and fixed income portfolios, hedge funds, and alternative investments. In this blog post, we will analyze the changes in holdings of UBP Investment Advisors SA's 13F filings for Q2 2022 and Q3 2022.

During the period, UBP Investment Advisors SA decreased its holdings in 42 of the 70 securities it held, with a total market value of $108,582,000. The firm increased its holdings in 28 securities, with a total market value of $17,460,000. UBP's total portfolio decreased from $1.87 billion in Q2 2022 to $1.78 billion in Q3 2022, representing a decrease of 4.81%.

The five securities with the largest percentage decreases in holdings were CINCINNATI FINL CORP (-58.4%), GLOBE LIFE INC (-40.8%), LAM RESEARCH CORP (-41.3%), VANECK ETF TRUST (-37.9%), and ISHARES U S ETF TR (-34.4%). In contrast, the securities with the largest percentage increases in holdings were INVESCO EXCH TRD SLF IDX FD (100%), CONOCOPHILLIPS (13.7%), TAPESTRY INC (-6.8%), PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP IN (6.5%), and BLACKSTONE INC (-7.5%).

Looking at its holdings by sector, UBP Investment Advisors SA has significant exposure to the Financials sector, with a weight of 33.31% of its portfolio, followed by Information Technology (14.46%), Health Care (13.35%), Consumer Discretionary (12.90%), and Energy (9.50%). The Materials sector represents the smallest exposure in its portfolio.

Some of the most notable changes in holdings during the period were the reductions in shares held in SPDR SER TR (-16.3%), SPDR SER TR (-22.3%), and JPMORGAN CHASE & CO (-44.7%). Meanwhile, there were substantial increases in holdings in INVESCO EXCH TRD SLF IDX FD (100%), CONOCOPHILLIPS (13.7%), and APOLLO GLOBAL MGMT INC (-4.6%).

In conclusion, UBP Investment Advisors SA made significant changes to its portfolio during Q2 2022 and Q3 2022, with a net decrease in value of $91,122,000. While some stocks were sold, others were bought, showing that UBP continues to focus on increasing returns for its clients while managing risks.