The Evolution of Adams Diversified Equity Fund, Inc.'s Holdings from Q3 to Q4 2022
Ava Hoppe | 24 April, 2023
Adams Diversified Equity Fund, Inc. is a closed-end investment company that has grown to become one of the leading funds in the industry. It operates with the primary goal of creating long-term value for its shareholders by investing in a diverse portfolio of stocks across various sectors. In this blog post, we will analyze the changes in the fund's holdings from Q3 2022 to Q4 2022.
During Q3 2022, Adams Diversified Equity Fund, Inc. made several significant investments across different sectors. The fund invested in top tech giants, including Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) and Apple Inc. (AAPL), with 618,100 and 983,700 shares, respectively. These investments had a combined value of $279,902.
However, during Q4 2022, the fund's holdings underwent significant changes. The total value of the fund's portfolio decreased from $634,672 in Q3 2022 to $558,383 in Q4 2022, representing an 11.99% decrease. While the number of shares held for some companies remained constant, others saw a significant decrease.
One of the most notable changes was in Amazon.com Inc. (AMZN). In Q3 2022, the fund held 549,900 shares of Amazon.com, making it one of the fund's top holdings with a value of $62,139. During Q4 2022, however, the fund sold off a significant number of shares, reducing its holdings to 538,100, which represented a 2.1% decrease in shares held.
Another significant change that the fund underwent was in Alphabet Inc. Class A (GOOGL). In Q3 2022, the fund held 834,300 shares of Alphabet Inc. Class A, with a value of $79,801. However, during Q4 2022, the fund sold off a considerable number of its shares, reducing its holdings to 736,900, a 11.7% decrease in the number of shares held and a 18.5% decrease in the value of the portfolio.
The fund's holdings in Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Class B (BRK-B) also saw significant changes. In Q3 2022, the fund held 96,600 shares of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Class B, which had a value of $25,794. During Q4 2022, however, the fund increased its holdings by 21,200 shares, bringing the total number of shares held to 117,800, which represented a 21.9% increase in the number of shares held and a 41.1% increase in the value of the portfolio.
The fund also increased its holdings in JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM) during Q4 2022. In Q3 2022, the fund held 124,700 shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co., which had a value of $13,031. However, during Q4 2022, the fund increased its holdings by a significant amount, bringing the total number of shares held to 247,887, which represented a 98.9% increase in shares held and a 155.1% increase in the value of the portfolio.
In conclusion, Adams Diversified Equity Fund, Inc. made some significant changes to its holdings from Q3 to Q4 2022. While the fund sold off some significant shares in top tech giants, it increased its holdings in other companies such as Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Class B and JPMorgan Chase & Co. These changes highlight the fund's ability to adjust its holdings to take advantage of emerging opportunities in the market while remaining committed to its primary goal of creating value for its shareholders.
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