Dean Investment Associates, LLC: A Q3 2022 vs. Q4 2022 13F Holdings Comparison

Dean Investment Associates, LLC recently released its Q3 2022 vs. Q4 2022 13F holdings comparison. The report shows that there were quite a few changes in the holdings of fund during this period. In this article, we'll take a closer look at some of the most significant changes and explore what they mean for investors.

One of the most notable changes in holdings was the jump in shares of the iShares Russell 3000 Value Index Fund (IUSV). In Q3 of 2022, Dean Investment Associates held zero shares in the fund, but by Q4, they had acquired 179,281 shares. The value of these shares was around $12.6 million dollars.

Another significant change was the increase in shares of Chevron Corporation (CVX). In Q3 of 2022, Dean Investment Associates held 58,719 shares in the company, but by Q4, that number had increased to 66,113 shares. The value of these shares rose from $8.4 million in Q3 to $11.9 million in Q4.

Omnicom Group (OMC) was another company that saw a significant increase in shares held by Dean Investment Associates. In Q3 of 2022, the fund held 88,568 shares, but by Q4, that number had jumped to 95,275. The value of these shares rose from $5.6 million in Q3 to $7.8 million in Q4, representing a substantial increase of 39.1%.

On the other hand, there were some companies where Dean Investment Associates decreased its holdings. Verizon Communications Inc (VZ) was one of them, with the fund selling off 33,938 shares in the company in Q4. The value of these shares dropped from $6.5 million in Q3 to $5.4 million in Q4, representing a decline of 16.9%.

Another company where the fund decreased its holdings was Northwestern Corp (NWE). In Q3 of 2022, Dean Investment Associates held 111,989 shares in the company, but by Q4, that number had dropped to just 81,157 shares. The value of these shares decreased from $5.5 million in Q3 to $4.8 million in Q4, representing a decline of 12.7%.

It's important to note that while these changes in holdings are significant, they may not necessarily be indicative of a particular investment strategy. Many factors go into deciding which companies to buy or sell shares in, and some of these factors may not be apparent from the information available in the 13F filings.

In conclusion, Dean Investment Associates, LLC's Q3 2022 vs. Q4 2022 13F holdings comparison shows that there were some significant changes in the holdings of fund during this period. Investors should carefully consider these changes when making their own investment decisions, but should also keep in mind that there may be factors at play beyond what is visible in the 13F filings.