The Rise and Fall of Top Holdings: A Comparison of Stewart & Patten Co LLC Q4 2022 vs. Q1 2023

Stewart & Patten Co LLC is a registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and investment management services to small and medium-sized businesses. As a professional blog writer, I want to highlight the changes in holdings of this fund with a comparison of Q4 2022 vs. Q1 2023.

The comparison of holdings from Q4 2022 and Q1 2023 reveals some interesting shifts in the fund's top holdings.

Technology and healthcare stocks remain some of the largest holdings in the fund, with Microsoft Corp (MSFT), Apple Inc (AAPL), and Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) continuing to hold their place as top three holdings. However, there have been some changes in the number of shares held and the overall value of these shares.

Microsoft Corp (MSFT) saw an increase in shares held, going from 123,292 in Q4 2022 to 124,061 in Q1 2023. This increase in the number of shares held resulted in an increase in the value of the shares from $29,567,000 to $35,766,000, representing a 21% change.

Apple Computer Inc (AAPL) also saw an increase in shares held, with the number of shares held increasing from 211,322 in Q4 2022 to 211,753 in Q1 2023. This resulted in an increase in the overall value of the shares from $27,457,000 to $34,918,000, representing a 27.2% change.

Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), on the other hand, saw a decrease in shares held from 174,069 in Q4 2022 to 173,979 in Q1 2023. This resulted in a decrease in the value of the shares from $30,749,000 to $26,966,000, representing a -12.3% change.

Other notable changes in holdings include the increase in shares held by UPS (United Parcel Service) and Broadcom Ltd. (AVGO), which resulted in a 11.5% and 20% change in value, respectively. Meanwhile, Exxon Mobil Corp. (XOM) and 3M Company (MMM) saw the largest decrease in the value of their shares, with changes of -10.8% and -45.3%, respectively.

It's important to note that this comparison only looks at a single quarter and that changes in the fund's holdings occur regularly. It's also important to remember that past performance is not necessarily indicative of future results.

To maximize your investment's potential, it's crucial to conduct thorough research and analysis on the funds' holdings and performance. This includes following news and trends in the industries and companies in which the fund invests and staying up-to-date on market fluctuations and economic indicators.

In conclusion, while there have been some changes in holdings, technology and healthcare remain some of the top-performing sectors in the fund. Investors should continue to monitor the fund's holdings and performance to make informed investment decisions.