St. Johns Investment Management Company Reports Positive Outlook on US Stock Market in Q3 2022 vs. Q4 2022 13F Holdings Comparison

St. Johns Investment Management Company, LLC has recently released its Q3 2022 vs. Q4 2022 13F holdings comparison report, detailing the changes in holdings of the fund. The report shows a total of 64 holdings, including various stocks and ETFs, with notable changes taking place in the portfolio.

One of the most significant increases in holdings was seen in the Schwab Strategic Trust (SCHX), with a rise of 13.8% in the number of shares held by the fund. The value of the holdings also increased by 13.8%, from $15,465,000 in Q3 2022 to $17,600,000 in Q4 2022. This suggests that the fund has a bullish sentiment towards SCHX, possibly due to the positive market outlook.

On the other hand, Apple Inc (AAPL) saw a decrease of 4.7% in the number of shares held by the fund. The value of the holdings also declined from $9,188,000 in Q3 2022 to $8,756,000 in Q4 2022, a decrease of 4.7%. This could be due to various factors, such as slowing sales growth and concerns about China's regulatory crackdown.

Other notable increases in holdings were seen in the Schwab Strategic Trust Mid-Cap ETF (SCHM), with a rise of 10% in the number of shares held, and the Schwab Strategic Trust Small-Cap ETF (SCHA), with a rise of 8.6%. These ETFs are a diversified investment option that allows the fund to invest in small and mid-cap stocks, which can provide a higher potential for growth.

The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) also saw a slight increase in the number of shares held by the fund, with a rise of 2.2%. This ETF tracks the performance of the S&P 500 index, which represents around 80% of the total US stock market. This suggests that the fund has a positive outlook on the US stock market.

However, there were also some significant changes in holdings that saw a decline in value. Amazon.com Inc (AMZN) saw a decrease of 27.8% in the value of the holdings, from $2,661,000 in Q3 2022 to $1,921,000 in Q4 2022. This could be attributed to concerns about the company's profitability and regulatory risks.

Similarly, Salesforce.com Inc (CRM) saw a decrease of 22.8% in the value of the holdings, from $966,000 in Q3 2022 to $746,000 in Q4 2022. This could be due to the company's recent acquisition of Slack Technologies Inc, which raised concerns about the company's ability to integrate the new business.

Other companies that saw a decline in the value of the holdings included DuPont de Nemours Inc (DD), down by 35.8%, and ProShares UltraShort 20+ Year Treasury ETF (TBT), down by 78.5%. The decline in TBT's value can be attributed to the current low-interest-rate environment, which affects bond prices.

Overall, the St. Johns Investment Management Company, LLC Q3 2022 vs. Q4 2022 13F holdings comparison report suggests that the fund has a positive outlook on the US stock market, with a bullish sentiment towards diversified investment options such as ETFs. However, the report also highlights the risks associated with certain companies and ETFs, which the fund has actively addressed by reducing their positions. It's always prudent to analyze such holdings comparison reports to understand the thinking behind a fund's decision-making process.