HT Partners LLC Q4 2022 vs. Q1 2023: A Comprehensive Analysis of 13F Holdings

As the world's economies are gradually recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic, the financial markets continue to be a major avenue for investors to generate substantial returns on their investments. Hedge funds are one such investment avenue, allowing investors to pool their money together and use it to invest in a variety of products including stocks, bonds, and other assets.

In this blog post, we'll take a closer look at HT Partners LLC's Q4 2022 vs. Q1 2023 13F holdings comparison. By analyzing the holdings of HT Partners LLC, an SEC-registered investment adviser, we can better understand the strategies that are being adopted by the firm to generate returns for its clients.

Before diving into the analysis, let's first understand what 13F filings are and who needs to file them.

What are 13F Filings?

It's mandatory for institutional investment managers to file a Form 13F with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) if they manage more than $100 million in assets. The form contains a list of all the institutional investment manager's equity holdings at the end of each quarter. The form helps regulators, investors, and market watchers gain insight into the holdings of institutional investment managers and understand how they are positioning themselves in the market.

HT Partners LLC Q4 2022 vs. Q1 2023 13F Holdings Comparison

According to the latest 13F filings, HT Partners LLC's total assets under management (AUM) reached $1.8 billion, up from $1.7 billion in Q4 2022. The firm's Q1 2023 13F filing shows a total of 35 securities valued at $64.4 million. Among the firm’s top positioning are:

1. Vanguard Tax-Managed Fund (VEA)

The first stock in the firm's top holdings is the Vanguard Tax-Managed Fund (VEA). Currently, the firm holds 260,897 shares of VEA, worth $11,784,000. This stock has seen an increase in value of 18.8%, reflecting the gains that have been made across the market over the past year.

2. Nvidia Corporation (NVDA)

Nvidia Corporation (NVDA) is the second-largest holding of HT Partners LLC, with the firm holding 1,995 shares of the stock worth $554,000. NVDA has seen a remarkable increase in value during the period under review (Q4 2022 – Q1 2023), rising by 176.4%.

3. ETF Ser Solutions (FIVG)

The third stock on the top holdings list is ETF Ser Solutions (FIVG). In Q4 2022, the firm held 15,806 shares of FIVG worth $472,000, which increased by 106.9% to 29,786 shares worth $976,000 in Q1 2023.

4. Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN)

Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) is the fourth-largest holding of HT Partners LLC, with the firm holding 5,261 shares of the stock worth $543,000. During the period under review, AMZN shares rose by 25.1%.

5. Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK-B)

HT Partners LLC holds 3,152 shares of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK-B), worth $973,000, making it the fifth-largest holding of the company. During the period under review, the shares of BRK-B decreased by 2.2%.

6. Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL)

Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) is the sixth-largest holding of HT Partners LLC. The firm holds 12,494 shares of the stock, worth $1,296,000. Over the period of Q4 2022 – Q1 2023, the shares of GOOGL have risen by 17.4%.

Other positions held by HT Partners LLC include Procter and Gamble Co. (PG), PePsico Inc. (PEP), AT&T Inc. (T), and Johnson & Johnson (JNJ).

Conclusion

In conclusion, analyzing HT Partners LCC's Q4 2022 vs. Q1 2023 13F filings shows that the company has adopted a diversified approach to its investment strategy, investing in companies across diverse sectors. In terms of the sectors, the company has invested the most in the healthcare sector, followed by technology and consumer goods. It's interesting to see that the company has a significant position in Nvidia Corporation (NVDA), which has seen its value increase by 176.4% over the period. This suggests that the firm's investment strategies are generating substantial returns for its clients.