Financial Fund Quarterly Report: Stieven Capital Advisors, L.P. Q3 2022 vs. Q4 2022

Stieven Capital Advisors, L.P. recently released their Q3 2022 vs. Q4 2022 13F Holdings Comparison report, summarizing the changes in holdings made by the financial fund over the last quarter. The report lists the issuer name, option type, and Q3 2022 and Q4 2022 values in shares and dollars for each holding. Here, we will explore these changes in detail, highlighting the most significant changes in holdings and offering insights into the overall portfolio strategy.

One of the most noteworthy changes in the holdings for Stieven Capital Advisors, L.P. was their reduced stake in Western Alliance Bancorp (WAL). The fund sold 9,100 shares, or 11.1%, of their holdings in the bank, reducing their Q4 2022 stake to 480,458 shares. The value of their holdings also decreased from $32,184,000 in Q3 to $28,616,000 in Q4. Similarly, the fund sold off a portion of their shares in Hancock Whitney Corporation (HWC) and Regions Financial Corp New (RF), reducing their stakes by 6.1% and 4.4%, respectively.

PacWest Bancorp Del (PACW) also saw a decrease in Stieven Capital Advisors, L.P.'s holdings, with the fund selling off 57,036 shares, or 5.6% of their Q3 stake. In contrast, the fund increased their stake in Old Second Bancorp Inc Ill (OSBC), buying up 1,800 shares in Q4 and raising their total holdings to 976,739 shares. Mercantile Bank Corp (MBWM) also saw an increase in the fund's stake, with Stieven Capital Advisors, L.P. buying 600 shares, raising their total holdings to 297,008.

Other notable changes include the fund's sale of all of their shares in Popular Inc (BPOP) and CBTX Inc, indicating a complete exit of these holdings. Additionally, the fund bought 545,679 shares of Stellar Bancorp Inc (STEL) in Q4, indicating a new holding for the portfolio.

Stieven Capital Advisors, L.P.'s Q3 2022 vs. Q4 2022 13F Holdings Comparison report indicates a continued focus on the financial sector, with holdings concentrated in banks and financial institutions. While the fund sold off shares in some of their larger holdings, they also added new holdings to the portfolio and increased their stakes in other companies. As always, investors should carefully consider their own investment goals and assess the suitability of any investments in light of their objectives.