Highland Capital Management, LLC Q3 2022 vs. Q4 2022 13F Holdings Comparison

In the world of finance, each quarter brings new opportunities and challenges. This is particularly true for high-level fund managers, who are responsible for overseeing the investments of their respective organizations. Highland Capital Management, LLC, a Dallas-based investment firm, is among those who recently disclosed their holdings for Q3 2022 and Q4 2022.

Over the two quarters, Highland Capital Management, LLC has made changes to its 13F holdings. Some stocks increased in value, while others decreased, with several new stocks added to its portfolio. Here is a detailed look at some of the key changes the firm has made to its holdings over this period.

Microsoft Corporation (MSFT)

Highland Capital Management, LLC held 325,497 shares in Microsoft Corp in Q3 2022, which slightly declined to 322,118 shares in Q4 2022. The value of its holdings increased from $75,808,000 in Q3 to $77,250,000 in Q4. This change represents a 1.9% increase in the value of its holdings.

Apple Inc (AAPL)

Highland Capital Management, LLC held 449,224 shares in Apple Inc in Q3 2022. It was later reduced to 444,062 shares in Q4 2022, representing a decrease of 1.2%. The value of its holdings fell from $62,083,000 in Q3 to $57,697,000 in Q4, representing a decrease of 7.1%.

Alphabet Inc (GOOG)

Highland Capital Management, LLC made a massive investment in Alphabet Inc during the period under review. It held 254,443 shares in the company in Q3 2022, with the number surging to 440,254 shares in Q4 2022, representing an increase of 72.8%. The value of its holdings increased from $24,465,000 in Q3 to $38,966,000 in Q4, representing a growth of 59.3%.

Johnson & Johnson (JNJ)

The healthcare giant Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) was among the stocks that Highland Capital Management, LLC increased its stake in. The firm added 1.3% to its holdings, going from 100,736 shares in Q3 to 101,125 shares in Q4. The value of its holdings rose from $16,456,000 in Q3 to $17,864,000 in Q4, representing a growth of 8.6%.

Amazon.com Inc (AMZN)

Highland Capital Management, LLC sold off a significant portion of its holdings in Amazon.com Inc in Q4 2022. The company held 188,894 shares in Q3 2022, but its holdings have declined significantly to 180,701 shares in Q4 2022, representing a decrease of 4.3%. The value of its holdings also reduced from $21,345,000 in Q3 to $15,179,000 in Q4, representing a decrease of 28.9%.

Goldman Sachs Group Inc (GS)

Highland Capital Management, LLC also increased its stake in Goldman Sachs Group Inc (GS) during the period under review. The firm increased its holdings by 1%, going from 41,578 shares in Q3 to 41,131 shares in Q4. The value of its holdings increased from $12,184,000 in Q3 to $14,124,000 in Q4, representing a growth of 15.9%.

Conclusion

The Q3 2022 vs. Q4 2022 13F Holdings Comparison of Highland Capital Management, LLC shows a mix of increased holdings, reduced holdings, and new investments. The firm has demonstrated a commitment to investing in big technology companies such as Alphabet Inc, Microsoft Corp. and Apple Inc. The firm’s decision to reduce holdings in Amazon.com Inc and increase its stake in Johnson & Johnson and Goldman Sachs Group Inc. reflect the company's high level of visibility and analysis of the market. Investment managers and financial experts will be watching closely to see what adjustment the company will make in future quarters.