Asset Planning Services, Ltd.: A Comprehensive Look at Q3 2021 vs. Q4 2021 13F Holdings

As the year comes to a close, it's worth taking a closer look at the latest changes in holdings of mutual funds and other institutional investors. 13F filings are an excellent source of information for tracking these changes, and one of the most recent reports comes from Asset Planning Services, Ltd. In this article, we'll dive deeper into their Q3 2021 vs. Q4 2021 13F holdings comparison and analyze the trends.

First, let's note that Asset Planning Services, Ltd. holds a variety of stocks across different sectors, with a total value of $235,623,000 in shares. During this quarter-over-quarter period, the firm sold off some of its shares, as the total number of shares held decreased from 1,287,898 in Q3 to 1,241,523 in Q4.

Now, let's take a closer look at the individual stocks. We can see that some of the most significant changes in holdings came from their top holdings.

Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) represented 9.1% of their portfolio in Q3, but that decreased to 6.2% in Q4. This decrease is significant and shows that they may have sold off some shares or even completely exited their position in QQQ.

Other top holdings such as Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) and Apple Inc. (AAPL) had small increases in the total number of shares held, indicating the firm still has confidence in these tech giants.

In contrast, the firm increased its holdings in some smaller positions, including PIMCO ETF Trust (HYS) and Invincible ETF Trust (QQQM). In both cases, the firm's increased ownership shows a long-term bullish outlook on these two stocks.

It's also worth looking at the sectors where Asset Planning Services, Ltd. has made some significant adjustments. The firm increased its stake in the healthcare sector, with Merck & Co Inc (MRK) taking up 3.4% of the total portfolio in Q4, up from 2.5% in Q3. The move is interesting because the healthcare sector has struggled over the past two years.

Moreover, the firm also prioritized the financial sector by buying more shares of Schwab Strategic Trust (SCHF) and Schwab Strategic Trust (SCHV), both financial ETFs. The moves suggest that the company has confidence in the financial sector's stability despite the uncertainty in the current economic climate.

In summary, Asset Planning Services, Ltd.'s Q3 2021 vs. Q4 2021 13F Holdings Comparison showed some significant changes in holdings, with the firm making bets on both the technology and finance industries. While it reduced its holdings in some of its top holdings, it increased its stake in some smaller ones, indicating a commitment to long-term bullish outlooks on individual companies. We will keep an eye on future 13F filings from Asset Planning Services, Ltd. and see how their portfolio evolves in the near future.