Shifting Holdings: Comparing Glg LLC's Q3 and Q4 Shareholding Patterns
Ava Hoppe | 1 May, 2023
The business sphere is highly unpredictable and ever-evolving, with market trends and economic factors influencing fluctuations in investments and shareholdings. Glg LLC is one such firm that experienced changes in its holdings between the third quarter and fourth quarter of 2017, according to the 13F Holdings Comparison analyzed in this article. In this article, we will take a closer look at the report and explore the significant holdings changes that occurred.
Apple Inc. (AAPL) witnessed a 39.6% increase in shares, moving from 206930 in Q3 to 263030 in Q4. Similarly, Microsoft Corp (MSFT) saw a 17.4% increase in shares, while Bank Amer Corp (BAC) saw a 7.1% uptick in the same quarter. Meanwhile, Alphabet Inc (GOOG) suffered a 16.3% drop in shares held, the highest dip for any company on the list.
The report shows Oracle Corp (ORCL) topped the list of shares acquired in fourth-quarter, with an increase of 750,000 shares that were not held during Q3. This acquisition is significant and could have an impact on the company's performance in the long run. Trailing Oracle's massive Q4 shares are Ingersoll-Rand Plc (TT), with a 200,000 shares acquisition, and Freeport-Mcmoran Inc (FCX), with 100,000 shares acquired.
Additionally, the report shows several companies had call options acquired that were not held in Q3 2017. Deutsche Bank Ag (DBK.DE) had 275,000 call options acquired, while Autodesk Inc (ADSK) and CF Inds HLDGS Inc (CF) acquired 50,000 and 136,900 call options, respectively.
Meanwhile, Citigroup Inc (C) had the most significant percentage change, dropping by 49.8% in Q4 compared to Q3, reducing from 286,896 shares to 140,796. Other significant drops in holdings include Comcast Corp New (CMCSA), which declined by 41.4%, and Philip Morris Intl Inc (PM), which dipped by 27.9%.
Several companies experienced an increase of 20% or more in the number of shares held. These companies include ConocoPhillips (COP), up by a staggering 361.5%, Anthem Inc (ELV), up by 35.3%, and Twenty First Centy Fox Inc (TFCFA), up by 13.3%.
It is worth noting that Glg LLC added several blue-chip companies to its portfolio, including Honeywell Intl Inc (HON), MasterCard Incorporated (MA), Goldman Sachs Group Inc (GS), and Boeing Co (BA). Additionally, the firm sold out all the International Business Machs (IBM) holding from Q3 and replaced it with 43,500 shares of IBM.
The report showcases movements in shares of companies from various industries, and these changes can have far-reaching impacts on investors, companies, and the economy. It is essential to remember that the 13F filings portray a snapshot of the holdings at a specific time and date and may not be reflective of the current portfolio or future investments.
In conclusion, Glg LLC made significant changes to its holdings in Q4 2017 compared to Q3 2017, as highlighted in the 13F holdings comparison report. Although these filings cannot necessarily predict the investment landscape's future direction, they provide insightful information for investors, analysts, and businesses to analyze and formulate investment strategies.
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