Cantab Capital Partners LLP Q2 2017 vs. Q3 2017 13F Holdings Comparison: A Look at the Top Gainers and Losers

As the economy grows, so does the importance of keeping tabs on your investment portfolio. This is where 13F filings come in, as they provide a snapshot of institutional investors' holdings in the public markets. One of the firms that filed a 13F recently is Cantab Capital Partners LLP. In this article, we will examine Cantab's Q2 2017 vs. Q3 2017 holdings and analyze the top gainers and losers in their portfolio.

Cantab Capital Partners LLP is a quant-based hedge fund that specializes in using machine learning techniques to make investment decisions. The firm has a long-short strategy that focuses on investments in equities, commodities, and other financial instruments. In Q2 2017, Cantab Capital Partners held shares in 33 companies, and in Q3 2017, they had positions in 39 companies.

The biggest gainer in Cantab's portfolio was Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp, with a gain of 105.5%. The company is a provider of information technology, consulting, and business process services. Cantab increased its position in Cognizant from 33,962 shares to 63,902 shares, and the value of the investment increased from $2.26 million to $4.64 million.

The second-biggest gainer in Cantab's portfolio was Gilead Sciences Inc, with a gain of 115.3%. Gilead Sciences is a biopharmaceutical company that develops and commercializes therapeutics in the areas of HIV, liver diseases, and oncology. Cantab increased its position in Gilead Sciences from 22,459 shares to 42,267 shares, and the value of the investment increased from $1.59 million to $3.42 million.

The biggest loser in Cantab's portfolio was Grand Canyon Education Inc, with a loss of 25.5%. The company provides online and campus-based education services through its Grand Canyon University brand. Cantab reduced its position in Grand Canyon Education from 52,262 shares to 33,590 shares, and the value of the investment decreased from $4.10 million to $3.05 million.

The second-biggest loser in Cantab's portfolio was Carnival Corp, with a loss of 15.7%. Carnival Corp is a leisure travel company that operates a portfolio of cruise brands. Cantab reduced its position in Carnival Corp from 66,535 shares to 56,955 shares, and the value of the investment decreased from $4.36 million to $3.68 million.

Other significant gainers in Cantab's portfolio include Accenture Plc (+36.6%), Apple Inc (+9.5%), and Humana Inc (-4.8%). Other significant losers in Cantab's portfolio include WellCare Health Plans Inc (-16.9%), Best Buy Co Inc (-11.1%), and Corning Inc (-11.6%).

In summary, Cantab Capital Partners LLP had a mixed performance in their Q2 2017 vs. Q3 2017 13F holdings. While their investments in companies like Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp and Gilead Sciences Inc saw significant gains, their investments in companies like Grand Canyon Education Inc and Carnival Corp experienced losses. It is important to keep in mind that 13F filings are required by institutional investors at the end of each quarter and may not represent their current holdings. Nonetheless, they provide a valuable glimpse into the investing strategies of some of the most respected asset managers in the world.