Exploring JVL Advisors, L.L.C.'s Investment Strategies: A Q4 2019 vs. Q1 2020 13F Holdings Comparison

JVL Advisors, L.L.C. is a New York-based investment firm that provides its clientele with investment management services. The firm's portfolio primarily invests in the consumer discretionary, healthcare, and information technology sectors. In this article, we'll explore JVL Advisors, L.L.C.'s investment strategies through its 13F filings for Q4 2019 and Q1 2020.

Evolution Petroleum Corp

The firm reduced its holdings by 52.9%, from 1.49 million shares in Q4 2019 to 1.47 million shares in Q1 2020. The value of the firm's investments in the company also decreased by over 50% during the period. Evolution Petroleum Corp operates in the energy sector and is involved in the acquisition, exploitation, and development of properties for the production of crude oil and natural gas.

Diamondback Energy Inc

JVL Advisors, L.L.C. engaged in a put option strategy with respect to Diamondback Energy in Q1. The company's holdings increased from 1000 shares in Q4 2019 to 145000 shares in Q1 2020, representing an increase of 3984.9% in the value of its investments. Diamondback Energy Inc is an independent oil and gas company engaged in the exploration, development, production, and acquisition of oil and natural gas reserves in the Permian Basin in West Texas.

WPX Energy Inc

JVL Advisors, L.L.C. reduced its total holdings in WPX Energy by 77.8% in Q1 2020 compared to Q4 2019. This translates to a decrease of approximately $3.6 million in the value of its investments. WPX Energy is a US-based energy company engaged in natural gas and crude oil exploration and production.

Continental Resources Inc

The company engaged in a put option strategy with respect to Continental Resources Inc in Q1, adding 100,000 shares to its holdings. Continental Resources is a crude oil and natural gas exploration and production company.

Parsley Energy Inc

JVL Advisors, L.L.C. used put and call option strategies in Q1 to invest in Parsley Energy Inc. Its holdings increased from 4,000 shares in Q4 2019 to 112,000 shares in Q1 2020, representing an increase of over 744.7% in the value of its investments. Parsley Energy is an independent oil and natural gas company engaged in the acquisition, development, and production of oil and natural gas properties in the United States.

Magnolia Oil & Gas Corp

The firm initiated a new position in Magnolia Oil & Gas Corp in Q1 2020, adding 120,000 shares. Magnolia Oil & Gas Corp is an oil and natural gas exploration and production company.

SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust

JVL Advisors, L.L.C. engaged in a put option strategy with respect to the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust in Q1, adding 1,800 shares to its holdings. The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust is an exchange-traded fund that represents ownership in the Standard & Poor's 500 Index.

In conclusion, JVL Advisors, L.L.C. has made significant changes to its holdings in the energy sector during Q4 2019 and Q1 2020. Its investment strategies range from outright ownership to call and put options. As always, we advise our readers to conduct their due diligence before investing in any of the companies mentioned in this article.