The Changing Faces of Abbrea Capital, LLC: A Q3 2022 vs. Q4 2022 Analysis

The world of finance is a constantly-changing landscape. Investors and brokers alike need to keep a vigilant eye on the ebbs and flows of the market to make the best choices for themselves and their clients. One way that investors stay informed is via the SEC Form 13F, which requires institutional investors to disclose their holdings quarterly. Abbrea Capital, LLC is no exception, and below is an analysis of its Q3 2022 versus Q4 2022 holdings.

In the third quarter of 2022, Abbrea Capital, LLC held 29 different securities. Apple Inc was the securities holding the most significant number of shares at 229,381, while Canadian Natl Railwy F held the least with 16,737 shares. The total value of the shares owned during this quarter was $449,137, equivalent to a 13% change from the prior quarter holdings of $418,233.

In contrast, by the fourth quarter of 2022, Abbrea Capital, LLC holdings had undergone significant changes, with the number of securities held dropping to 25. VPL held the most significant percentage decrease in shares as its holdings fell from 43,945 in Q3 to 29,781 in Q4, an equivalent of a 24.1% drop. On the other hand, Bank of America Corp's shares increased from 74,341 to 71,046, a 4.8% increase.

The top five securities held by Abbrea Capital, LLC in Q3 2022 remained the same in Q4, although there were changes in the percentage of shares held. Apple Inc and Vanguard Short Term TIP Index ETF took the top spots in both quarters, but with a 6.9% decrease in shares and a 21.3% decrease in shares, respectively. Microsoft Corp, SPDR S&P 500 ETF, and JPMorgan Ultra Short Income ETF also retained their positions but with varying percentages of change.

Meanwhile, new securities entered into the Abbrea Capital, LLC Q4 2022 portfolio, including Nestle SA F, Johnson & Johnson, and Visa Inc. These changes meant that the total value of Abbrea Capital, LLC's portfolio decreased by 17%, from $41,823,041 in Q3 2022 to $34,777,081 in Q4 2022.

The drop in total value is a significant indicator that there were more losers than gainers in the Q4 2022 securities market. Nonetheless, some securities, such as Procter & Gamble and Chevron Corporation, still had positive and significant percentage increases. Investors must monitor the trends in the market to keep up with any changes in portfolio and adjust them accordingly to maximize their returns.

In conclusion, Abbrea Capital, LLC had several changes in its holdings between Q3 2022 and Q4 2022. Despite retaining several securities in its portfolio, it also decreased the number of securities held. The decline in total value implies a challenging securities market, and investors need to stay alert to monitor changes and make decisions that align with their needs and objectives.