Investing Insights: Analyzing InterOcean Capital's Q1 vs. Q2 2020 Portfolio Changes

InterOcean Capital, LLC is an investment firm that manages more than $2.6 billion in assets for individuals and institutional investors. The company's portfolio consists of a diverse range of equity and fixed-income securities, including a mix of large and small-cap stocks. In this blog post, we will take a closer look at InterOcean's Q1 2020 vs. Q2 2020 13F holdings comparison and analyze the changes that have been made.

Introduction

InterOcean Capital is a registered investment advisor that provides financial planning, portfolio management, and investment advice to its clients. The company employs a disciplined investment process that focuses on risk management and seeks long-term capital appreciation. With that in mind, let's dive into the changes InterOcean made to its portfolio in Q1 vs. Q2 2020.

Q1 vs. Q2 2020 Holdings Comparison

InterOcean's Q1 filing shows that the company held 43 securities worth over $931 million. In the second quarter of 2020, the number of securities held increased to 50, with a total value of over $1.1 billion. This represents an increase of over 17% in the number of securities and a 21% increase in the total value of holdings.

One of the biggest changes in InterOcean's portfolio was the increase in holdings of SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY), which saw the addition of over 16,000 shares in Q2. The value of this holding also increased by over 24% to $128,829,000. The company increased its holdings of Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLK) and Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLV) by over 14,000 and 44,000 shares, respectively, in Q2.

InterOcean also made some interesting changes to its individual stock holdings. The company decreased its holdings of Apple Inc. (AAPL) by over 8,000 shares, and Mondelez International Inc. (MDLZ) by over 3,000 shares. On the other hand, the company increased its holdings of Mastercard Inc. (MA) by over 13,000 shares and QUALCOMM Inc. (QCOM) by over 5,000 shares.

Not all changes were positive, as some holdings decreased in both value and quantity. Dupont De Nemours Inc. (DD) was one of the biggest losers, with a decrease of over 129,000 shares, a 48.7% decrease in value. Other holdings that decreased in value include General Mills Inc. (GIS), which lost 2.6%, and Exxon Mobil Corp. (XOM), which lost 26.2%.

Conclusion

InterOcean Capital's Q1 vs. Q2 2020 13F holdings comparison offers important insights into the investment firm's portfolio changes over the past six months. While the company added new stocks and increased its holdings of some existing stocks, it also reduced its holdings and saw some stocks lose value. Overall, InterOcean's portfolio remains well-diversified and is positioned to deliver long-term capital appreciation for its clients. As always, investors should conduct their own research before making any investment decisions based on this information.