Leavell Investment Management Q4 2022 vs. Q1-2023: A Comprehensive Analysis of Fund Holdings

As the year 2023 is right on the corner, Leavell Investment Management Inc. has released its 13F holdings of Q4 2022 and Q1 2023. The Q1 2023 filings show a clear shift in the portfolio, with some holdings being increased, while some reduced. In this blog post, we'll analyze the changes in holdings of this fund and understand what caused them.

First, let's take a closer look at the fund's top holdings. Vanguard Mega Cap ETF (MGC) appears at the top of the fund's holdings in Q4 2022 and Q1 2023 with 301,340 and 337,939 shares, respectively. The value of its holdings has increased from $39,897,000 to $48,373,000, which shows a 21.2% increase in its value.

Next up is Apple Inc. (AAPL) with 274,006 and 261,869 shares in Q4 2022 and Q1 2023, respectively. Although the number of shares has decreased, the value has increased from $35,647,000 to $43,182,000, resulting in a 21.1% change. Nvidia Corp Com (NVDA) takes the third spot with 139,073 and 131,615 shares in Q4 2022 and Q1 2023, respectively. The value of NVDA's holdings increased from $20,324,000 to $36,559,000, representing an astounding 79.9% change.

Vanguard Mid Cap ETF (VO) is another notable holding that has increased from 146,297 shares in Q4 2022 to 149,280 shares in Q1 2023, resulting in a 5.6% increase in its value. Microsoft Corp (MSFT) also experienced a modest increase in its holdings from 84,113 shares to 84,146 shares, with a total value of $20,172,000 and $24,259,000, respectively, indicating a 20.3% change.

On the other hand, the fund has reduced its holdings in some companies, with the most significant reduction being in Vanguard Div Appreciation ETF (VIG) from 77,251 shares to 63,253 shares, resulting in a loss of 17% of its value. Procter & Gamble (PG) is another holding that experienced a decrease, with 55,489 shares in Q4 2022 reducing to 53,500 shares in Q1 2023, equivalent to a 5.4% decrease.

Furthermore, Leavell Investment Management has added some new holdings in Q1 2023, such as Wheaton Precious Metal F (WPM.TO) with 112,236 shares worth $4,386,000. The fund also acquired 5,196 shares of Disney Walt Co (DIS), worth $5086,000.

In conclusion, the filings reveal the fund's current position and its strategy for Q1 2023. It is evident that the fund has made some significant changes by improving its holdings in some companies while reducing the holdings in others. These changes may have been caused by shifts in the market or the fund manager's strategic decisions. As always, it is prudent to follow the fund's SEC filings and portfolio changes for any possible clues to its investment strategy.