Beaton Management Co. Inc. Q3 2022 vs. Q4 2022 13F Holdings Comparison: What Has Changed and Why?

In the world of investments, changes are inevitable. The Beaton Management Co. Inc., a reputable investment management firm, has recently released its Q3 2022 and Q4 2022 13F holdings comparison report. The report provides an insight into the firm's investments and the changes that have occurred within the quarter. As an investor or financial analyst, understanding the changes in the holdings is crucial in making informed decisions. In this blog post, we will dive deep into the report and analyze the changes that have occurred within the investment portfolio of Beaton Management Co. Inc.

Introduction

Beaton Management Co. Inc. is a New York-based investment management firm that provides portfolio management services to pension funds, individuals, and other institutional investors. The firm's investment strategy is centered around equity investments in a diversified portfolio of companies. As of Q4 2022, the firm's portfolio was valued at $125,506 million, with holdings in 56 stocks.

Main Body

The Q3 2022 and Q4 2022 13F holdings comparison report of Beaton Management Co. Inc. reveals changes in the company's equity investments within the quarter. The report shows an increase in the value of the total holdings, from $122,496 million in Q3 2022 to $125,506 million in Q4 2022 - an increase of 2.4%. Let's dive deeper into some of the notable changes in the holdings of the investment management firm.

The report reveals that in Q4 2022, Beaton Management Co. Inc. decreased its stake in Exxon Mobil Corp (XOM) by 17%, from 57,842 shares in Q3 to 47,897 shares. However, the value of the company's investment in XOM increased from $5,200 million in Q3 to $5,283 million in Q4. The firm also saw a decrease in its holdings of Apple (AAPL) shares by 5.6%, with a decrease in value from $4,105 million in Q3 to $3,876 million in Q4.

At the same time, the report shows that the investment management firm increased its investment holdings in Toronto Dominion Bank (TD Bank) and Thermo Fisher Scientific (TMO). The firm's holdings in TD Bank decreased only slightly by 0.3% from 87,528 shares in Q3 to 87,294 shares in Q4, but the value of the holdings increased from $5,368 million to $5,653 million, representing a change of 5.3%. As for TMO, Beaton Management Co. Inc.'s holdings increased by 13%, from 6,600 shares in Q3 to 7,500 shares in Q4, with an increase in value from $3,347 million to $4,130 million, a 23.4% change.

Another notable holding that saw an increase was the holding of NextEra Energy (NEE) shares. The company's shares increased by a whopping 411.2% from 3,932 in Q3 to 20,204 in Q4, with the value of the holding rising from $307 million to $1,689 million.

Conclusion

Changes in the holdings of an investment management firm like Beaton Management Co. Inc. are significant for investors and financial analysts. The Q3 2022 and Q4 2022 13F holdings comparison report of the firm shows that the value of the firm's investments has increased within the quarter. Additionally, the report shows both significant increases and decreases in the holdings of various stocks. As an investor, staying informed of these changes can be crucial in making sound investment decisions.