Investment Discoveries: An In-depth Look into GenTrust's Q4 2022 vs. Q1 2023 13F Holdings

In the world of trading and investments, it's common knowledge that reviewing the 13F filings of top investment firms gives a glimpse into the movements made by financial giants. GenTrust, LLC is one such firm whose holdings have undergone considerable changes, from Q4 2022 to Q1 2023. This article takes an in-depth look at the firm's 13F holdings during these periods, shedding light on their investment decisions.

Firstly, the data shows that Vanguard Index Funds saw a 100% increase in shares from 0 in Q4 2022 to 481,804 in Q1 2023, with a value of $0 in Q4 2022 and $181,192 in Q1 2023. Vanguard International Equity Index F shares experienced a 132.3% surge in shares from 485,462 in Q4 2022 to 1,025,561 in Q1 2023, translating to a value of $26,913 in Q4 2022 and $62,507 in Q1 2023. Meanwhile, Vanguard Int'l Equity Index F, which previously held 1,126,967 shares, saw a 2.5% decrease in shares to settle at 1,095,916 shares, with an asset value of $72,520 in Q4 2022 and $74,325 in Q1 2023.

SPDR S&P 500 ETF TR saw a slight decline in shares from 190,091 in Q4 2022 to 189,506 in Q1 2023, although there was an increase in value from $73,032 in Q4 2022 to $77,864 in Q1 2023. ISHARES TR also experienced a slight decrease in shares of 1.9%, from 1,344,322 shares in Q4 2022 to 1,311,065 shares in Q1 2023, with the asset value rising from $62,779 in Q4 2022 to $63,966 in Q1 2023.

Moving onto the changes observed in individual holdings, APPLE INC (AAPL) saw a notable increase of 22.8% in shares, from 121,813 in Q4 2022 to 117,894 in Q1 2023, with the asset value rising from $15,827 in Q4 2022 to $19,440 in Q1 2023. Similarly, AMAZON COM INC (AMZN) experienced a 33.7% increase in shares from 35,170 in Q4 2022 to 38,250 in Q1 2023, with the asset value rising from $2,954 in Q4 2022 to $3,950 in Q1 2023.

Another notable change is the increase in shares of VANGUARD MUN BD FDS (VTEB) from 15,529 in Q4 2022 to 148,461 in Q1 2023, an 878.6% increase that reflects an increasing interest in bond investments. In contrast, GLOBAL X FDS (GXF) experienced a large decrease in shares, from 584,311 in Q4 2022 to 188,177 in Q1 2023, resulting in a significant decline in the asset value from $15,042 in Q4 2022 to $4,572 in Q1 2023.

It is worth noting that the ICO Energy and Metals Casablanca Index Fund (EMCX) shares appear to be held primarily by institutional investors, with an asset value of $0 in Q4 2022 and $7,710 in Q1 2023.

In summary, the above data showcases the significant changes in holdings experienced by GenTrust, LLC from Q4 2022 to Q1 2023. The increase in shares for bond-related funds and tech giants, coupled with the decrease in shares for ETFs related to metals and energy, hints at potential portfolio diversification strategies. Investors can use the data to guide their investment decisions, although it is essential to perform your due diligence and understand the factors that determine asset value to make informed investment decisions.