Princeton Portfolio Strategies Group: A Comprehensive Analysis of Q1 2021 vs. Q2 2021 13F Holdings Comparison
Ava Hoppe | 4 May, 2023
Princeton Portfolio Strategies Group recently released its Q2 2021 13F holdings report, and we analyzed the data to compare it with the Q1 2021 holdings report. This report is a public record that provides insights into the investments made by institutional investors like hedge funds and mutual funds.
The report shows that Princeton Portfolio Strategies Group's total assets under management (AUM) increased from $1.5 billion in Q1 2021 to $1.7 billion in Q2 2021. The firm's top holdings remain in the technology sector, with Apple and Microsoft as their top two holdings. However, the firm made some notable changes to its portfolio.
Notable Changes
Princeton Portfolio Strategies Group decreased its holdings in Apple Inc. by 14,580 shares or 7.91% and decreased its holdings in Microsoft Corp. by 3,187 shares or 3.67%. In contrast, the firm increased its holdings in Danaher Corp. by 775 shares or 1.05% and increased its holdings in Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. by 333 shares or 0.96%.
The firm sold out of its holdings in Union Pac Corp, Pentair PLC, and Mondelez Intl Inc. Princeton Portfolio Strategies Group did, however, initiate a new position in the healthcare sector, with Merck & Co. Inc. becoming its 6th largest holding.
Top Holdings
Apple Inc. (AAPL) remains Princeton Portfolio Strategies Group's top holding in both Q1 and Q2, despite the reduction in the number of shares. AAPL shares represented 12.14% of the firm's total AUM in Q2 2021. Microsoft Corp. (MSFT) is the firm's second-largest holding, representing 11.84% of the firm's total AUM.
Other top holdings in Q2 2021 include:
- Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (TMO)
- Comcast Corp. New (CMCSA)
- Dollar General Corp. New (DG)
- Merck & Co. Inc. (MRK)
- Zoetis Inc. (ZTS)
- Alphabet Inc. Class A (GOOGL)
- American Tower Corp. New (AMT)
- Visa Inc. (V)
Conclusion
Princeton Portfolio Strategies Group's Q2 2021 13F holdings report shows a few significant changes in the portfolio when compared to their Q1 2021 holdings report. The firm sold out of some holdings, reduced some of its top holdings, and increased its holdings in others. Despite these changes, the firm's top holdings remain in the technology sector, with Apple and Microsoft leading the pack. This analysis highlights the fluid nature of institutional investors' investment portfolios and emphasizes the importance of keeping track of these changes.
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