Assessing the Latest Changes in Teachers Advisors, LLC Investments: Q4 2018 vs. Q1 2019
Ava Hoppe | 3 May, 2023
Teachers Advisors, LLC, a New York-based investment advisory firm, boasts over $150 billion in assets under management. The company seeks to invest in undervalued and growth companies, and it recently revealed its Q4 2018 vs. Q1 2019 13F holdings comparison. In this article, we will assess the latest changes in the company's investments, shedding light on the top holdings, their performance, and what this means for investors.
Microsoft Corp
Microsoft Corp, the world's leading computer software company, was one of the top holdings in Teachers Advisors, LLC. The company's shares slightly declined from 20,014,576 to 19,944,109 in 2019's first quarter; however, its value increased by 15.7%, rising from $2,032,880 to $2,352,208. Microsoft's solid financial performance in the first quarter is undoubtedly a contributing factor to why Teachers Advisors, LLC holds this company, as its stock continues to grow.
Apple Inc
Apple Inc remains one of the top holdings of Teachers Advisors, LLC. In Q1 2019, the company held 10,808,979 shares, a 6.85% increase from the previous quarter's 10,116,147 shares. The increase in shares bore fruit, as the company's value also rose by 28.7%, from $1,595,721 to $2,053,166. With Apple now transitioning to a services-based company and boasting a record number of active devices worldwide, it's no wonder why Teachers Advisors, LLC continues investing heavily in the company's stock.
Amazon.com Inc
Amazon.com Inc, the leading online marketplace, displayed a stable performance between Q4 2018 and Q1 2019. The company's shares increased slightly by 3.32% during this period, from 921,125 to 951,732. The value of these shares grew, however, from $1,383, 502 to $1,694,797, an optimistic sign for investors. All indications point towards Amazon's continued growth, which is why Teachers Advisors, LLC continues to invest in the company's shares.
Alphabet Inc
Alphabet Inc, Google's parent company, is undoubtedly one of the most successful companies in the world. It's unsurprising, then, that Teachers Advisors, LLC maintains an investment in the company's stock. The company's shares rose slightly from 882,381 to 900,679, representing an increase of 2.07%. The value of these shares also grew from $913,803 to $1,056,776, an increase of 15.61%. Alphabet continues to benefit from its advertising business and an increasing number of subscribers to its cloud services, two strong indicators of future growth.
Facebook Inc
Facebook Inc, like Alphabet Inc, remains a strong performer and one of the top holdings of Teachers Advisors, LLC. The company's shares increased by 5.99%, from 5,518,123 to 5,850,735. The value of these shares also increased from $723,371 to $975,259, an optimistic sign for investors. Facebook continues to benefit from its advertising business and other subsidiaries like Instagram, which has over 1 billion monthly active users.
Conclusion
The changes seen in Teachers Advisors, LLC investments from Q4 2018 to Q1 2019 show a clear investment strategy that focuses on growth sectors and companies that show potential for continued success. The performance of these companies in the first quarter of 2019 shows that the approach is working. Apple and Microsoft both continue to grow, while Amazon and Facebook show stability, and the success of Alphabet Inc is undeniable. Investors should keep an eye on these top holdings and consider them when making their investment decisions.
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