Investment Firm's Q3 and Q4 Comparison: How Holdings Shifted in 2022

Investment firms need to keep a close eye on market movements in order to keep their clients' portfolios healthy. One way they do this is by evaluating their holdings data over time. In this blog post, we'll take a look at how Lee Danner & Bass Inc's 13F holdings have changed from Q3 to Q4 of 2022.

Before we dive into the details, it's worth highlighting what 13F filings are. Securities and Exchange Commission rules require investment managers to file Form 13F if they manage more than $100 million in qualifying assets. These filings show publicly-traded equity securities held by hedge funds, institutional investors, and other investment managers.

Now, let's take a look at some of the key changes in Lee Danner & Bass Inc's holdings between Q3 2022 and Q4 2022.

HCA Holding Shrinks Slightly, but Value Jumps Over 30%

Lee Danner & Bass Inc's holdings in HCA Healthcare, Inc. decreased slightly from Q3 to Q4 2022, going from 439,419 shares to 437,975. However, the value of those shares increased significantly, jumping from $80,761,000 to $105,096,000, representing a 30.1% change.

Apple Loses Ground, While Fairfax Financial Gains

Apple Inc. is among the holdings that saw a significant change during this time period. Lee Danner & Bass Inc reduced its holdings from 346,709 shares in Q3 to 336,315 shares in Q4, a drop of 8.8%. In contrast, the firm's holdings in Fairfax Financial Hld increased slightly from 115,876 shares in Q3 to 115,176 in Q4, representing a 28.1% change in value.

Shifts in Holdings Value Show Mixed Results

Overall, Lee Danner & Bass Inc's portfolio showed mixed results in terms of shifts in holdings value. For instance, while holdings in Goldman Sachs Group increased by 14.7%, holdings in Walt Disney Co. dropped by 11.2%.

Other holdings that saw significant increases in value include United Rentals, Inc. (up 57.5%), Caterpillar Inc. (up 40.1%), and Raytheon Technologies Corp. (up 32.1%). Meanwhile, holdings in Zoetis, Inc. showed a decline of 2.6%, while holdings in Overstock dropped by 22.9%.

Conclusion

Investment firms like Lee Danner & Bass Inc need to stay on top of their holdings data to ensure that they're providing their clients with the best possible investments. While Q3-Q4 changes in holdings value revealed mixed results, the firm's ability to identify winning investment strategies and adjust its holdings accordingly will be a critical factor in its long-term success.