Stairway Partners, LLC Q1 2023 vs. Q2 2023 13F Holdings Comparison

Stairway Partners, LLC, a well-known investment firm, recently released its Q1 2023 and Q2 2023 13F Holdings Comparison report. This report highlights the changes in holdings for various funds during this time period. Let's dive into the details and explore the exciting transformations that occurred.

One of the notable changes is with the ISHARES MSCI EAFE INDEX FUND (EFA). In Q1 2023, the fund held 2,918,101 shares, but by Q2 2023, the number dropped to 2,807,637, reflecting a 2.5% decrease. The value of the shares also experienced a decline from $208,702,000 to $203,553,000.

A slight increase in holdings can be seen with the ISHARES CORE US AGGREGATE BOND ETF (AGG). The fund witnessed an uptick in shares, moving from 1,684,567 in Q1 to 1,715,034 in Q2, indicating a growth of 0.1%. The value of the shares in both quarters remained relatively stable at $167,850,000 and $167,987,000.

However, the VANGUARD TOTAL BOND MARKET ETF (BND) experienced a decline in both shares and value during this period. Q1 holdings amounted to 2,264,440 shares, whereas by Q2, it dwindled to 2,155,670 shares, marking a decrease of 6.3%. The value also dropped from $167,183,000 to $156,695,000.

Moving on to the ISHARES 1000 VALUE ETF (IWD), this fund observed a positive change. Shareholdings increased from 873,504 in Q1 to 893,379 in Q2, reflecting a solid 6% surge. The value of the shares followed suit, rising from $132,999,000 to $141,002,000.

In terms of emerging markets, the ISHARES CORE MSCI EMERGING MARKET INDEX (IEMG) displayed stability. The number of shares held remained practically the same, with 2,011,360 in Q1 and 2,011,250 in Q2, while the value of the shares saw a negligible rise from $98,134,000 to $99,134,000, indicating a 1% increment.

Another interesting transformation occurred with the ISHARES RUSSELL 1000 GROWTH INDEX FUND (IWF). This particular fund experienced an increase in shares, rising from 364,324 in Q1 to 356,669 in Q2. Moreover, the value of the shares exhibited significant growth, soaring from $89,015,000 to $98,148,000, representing an impressive 10.3% increase.

Furthermore, the SPDR S&P 500 ETF TRUST (SPY) saw a slight decline in shares. The fund had 208,537 shares in Q1, which decreased to 205,822 shares in Q2, reflecting a 6.9% decrease. However, the value of the shares managed to increase from $85,372,000 to $91,236,000.

The VANGUARD MSCI EUROPE EQUITY INDEX FUND (VGK) experienced a minor boost in Q2. While the shares held were almost the same in both quarters (808,972 in Q1 and 814,558 in Q2), the value of the shares increased from $49,306,000 to $50,258,000, resulting in a 1.9% rise.

The ISHARES RUSSELL 2000 ETF (IWM) demonstrated significant growth during this period. The number of shares held in Q1 was 195,322, which soared to 202,822 in Q2, representing a 9% increase. The value of the shares also rose from $34,845,000 to $37,982,000.

On the other hand, the SPDR S&P EMERGING ASIA PACIFIC ETF (GMF) experienced a minor decrease, with shares dropping from 310,368 in Q1 to 312,008 in Q2, resulting in a 0.6% decline. The value of the shares also decreased slightly from $31,143,000 to $30,942,000.

ISHARES IBOXX $ HIGH YIELD CORP BD ETF (HYG) saw a marginal decrease in shares, falling from 287,262 in Q1 to 287,802 in Q2, reflecting a 0.4% decline. The value of the shares also decreased slightly from $21,702,000 to $21,605,000.

Additionally, the ISHARES RUSSELL 3000 INDEX (IWV) experienced an increase in both shares and value during this period. While the number of shares rose from 82,508 in Q1 to 79,406 in Q2, indicating a 4% increase, the value of the shares increased from $19,423,000 to $20,207,000.

The ISHARES NATIONAL MUNI BOND ETF (MUB) observed a minor decrease in shares, moving from 168,544 in Q1 to 169,188 in Q2, representing a 0.6% decline. Nonetheless, the value of the shares remained relatively stable, decreasing only slightly from $18,158,000 to $18,057,000.

Lastly, the VANGUARD TAX-EXEMPT BOND ETF (VTEB) also experienced a marginal decrease, with shares dropping from 357,183 in Q1 to 358,973 in Q2, reflecting a 0.4% decline. The value of the shares similarly decreased slightly from $18,094,000 to $18,027,000.

In conclusion, the Stairway Partners, LLC Q1 2023 vs. Q2 2023 13F Holdings Comparison report highlights the dynamic changes that occurred with various funds during this period. While some funds experienced increases in shares and value, others observed declines. These transformations demonstrate the ever-changing nature of the financial markets and the ability of investment firms like Stairway Partners, LLC to adapt to these fluctuations.