Wela Strategies, Inc. Q1 2023 vs. Q2 2023: Comparing 13F Holdings

Introduction:

Wela Strategies, Inc. recently released its 13F Holdings report for Q1 2023 and Q2 2023. This report provides invaluable insights into the changes in holdings of various funds. In this article, we will compare the holdings between the two quarters and analyze the trends and shifts in the market. Let's dive in!

SPDR SER TR:

SPDR SER TR, represented by the symbol SPTI, saw a decrease in holdings from 772,742 shares in Q1 2023 to 756,790 shares in Q2 2023, representing a 4.3% decline. The value also dropped from $22,363,000 to $21,409,000.

ISHARES TR:

Another notable fund, ISHARES TR (LQD), witnessed a slight decrease in shares from 1,800,082 in Q1 2023 to 1,782,62 in Q2 2023. The value decreased from $19,738,000 to $19,277,000, representing a decline of 2.3%.

ISHARES TR (IEFA) experienced minimal changes, with a decrease of just 0.3% in shares from 254,857 to 251,650. The value remained relatively stable at $17,037,000 and $16,986,000 for Q1 and Q2 2023, respectively.

VANGUARD BD INDEX FDS:

BND, a fund under VANGUARD BD INDEX FDS, showed a slight increase in shares from 117,026 in Q1 2023 to 119,757 in Q2 2023. The value also increased from $8,640,000 to $8,705,000, representing a 0.8% growth.

VANGUARD INDEX FDS:

In the case of VNQ, shares remained almost unchanged, with a slight decrease of 0.3% from 95,726 to 95,437 shares. The value remained stable at $7,949,000 and $7,974,000 in Q1 and Q2 2023, respectively.

VANGUARD INTL EQUITY INDEX F:

VWO, represented by VANGUARD INTL EQUITY INDEX F, experienced negligible changes, with shares decreasing from 177,776 to 176,554. The value remained constant at $7,182,000.

SELECT SECTOR SPDR TR:

XLK, DGRO, XLV, and XLF, all funds under SELECT SECTOR SPDR TR, witnessed changes in holdings. XLK saw an increase of 12.9% in shares, DGRO increased by 11.5%, XLV increased by 1.5%, and XLF increased by 5.9%. These changes reflect investor sentiment and market trends in the respective sectors.

Other Funds:

ANGL, representing VANECK ETF TRUST, saw a decrease of 2.4% in shares. Similarly, BIV and BSV, both funds under VANGUARD BD INDEX FDS, witnessed a 5% and 5.9% increase in shares, respectively. FLRN under SPDR SER TR experienced an 8.4% increase in shares.

Conclusion:

The 13F Holdings report provides a valuable summary of the changes in holdings for various funds in Q1 and Q2 2023. While some funds experienced minor fluctuations, others saw significant changes, reflecting the dynamic nature of the market. It is important to analyze these trends and adjust investment strategies accordingly. Wela Strategies, Inc. continues to be at the forefront of tracking these shifts and providing valuable insights for investors.