Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services Q3 vs. Q4 2022 13F Holdings: Analysis of Investment Strategy and Focus Sectors

Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC released its Q3 2022 vs. Q4 2022 13F Holdings Comparison, which shows the changes in the fund’s holdings in terms of shares and value. The data presented in this report will help investors and analysts understand the fund’s investment strategy and the sectors in which it is focusing.

According to the report, the total value of holdings increased from $9.6 billion in Q3 2022 to $10.6 billion in Q4 2022, representing an increase of 10.42%. It is important to note that this increase resulted not only from the purchase of new stocks but the increase in the value of existing stocks already in the fund’s portfolio.

The top holdings of the fund are as follows:

- IVV ("ISHARES TR") with 3,435,129 shares worth $1,382,536, a change of 22.6% from Q3 to Q4.

- VWO ("VANGUARD INTL EQUITY INDEX F") with 11,839,841 shares worth $498,694, a change of 16.7% from Q3 to Q4.

- JPIN ("J P MORGAN EXCHANGE TRADED F") with 6,838,712 shares worth $360,878, a change of 33.7% from Q3 to Q4.

- SCHF ("SCHWAB STRATEGIC TR") with 9,752,518 shares worth $340,655, a change of 11.2% from Q3 to Q4.

- MTUM ("ISHARES TR") with 2,124,797 shares worth $304,632, a change of 10% from Q3 to Q4.

- AGG ("ISHARES TR") with 2,915,112 shares worth $290,957, a change of 12.8% from Q3 to Q4.

The report also shows that the fund increased its holdings in SCHC ("SCHWAB STRATEGIC TR") by 32.1% from 2,486,676 shares in Q3 2022 to 2,704,159 shares in Q4 2022, with an increase in value from $69,816 to $92,211, indicating a considerable interest in the ETF.

It is also worth noting that the fund’s holdings in AAPL ("APPLE INC") increased from 209,760 shares in Q3 2022 to 288,348 shares in Q4 2022, with an increase in value from $29,352 to $41,233. This represents a 40.5% change in value, indicating an increase in the fund’s focus on technology stocks.

The financial sector is another area that the fund is focusing on, with an increased interest in WFC ("WELLS FARGO & CO NEW"). The fund’s holdings in WFC increased from 48,807 shares in Q3 2022 to 295,618 shares in Q4 2022, with an increase in value from $2,039 to $13,684. This represents a 571.1% change in value, indicating a considerable interest in the financial sector.

The report also shows that the fund decreased its holdings in some stocks, including VTI ("VANGUARD INDEX FDS") with 241,268 shares worth $48,545 in Q4, compared to 409,947 shares worth $74,767 in Q3, representing a 35.1% decrease in value. Similarly, holding in VIG ("VANGUARD GROUP") decreased from 350,628 shares worth $48,063 in Q3 to 225,680 shares worth $34,784 in Q4, representing a decrease in value by 27.6%.

In conclusion, the Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC Q3 2022 vs. Q4 2022 13F Holdings Comparison shows that the fund has increased its holdings in technology stocks, financials, and ETFs, indicating interest in these sectors. The report also shows that the fund decreased its holdings in some stocks, perhaps indicating a shift in its investment strategy. Investors can use this information when analyzing the fund’s performance and making investment decisions.