Analyzing the Q3 2022 vs. Q4 2022 Holdings Changes of Investors Research Corp

The end of a quarter is a crucial time for investors to re-evaluate their portfolios and reassess their holdings. This Q3 2022 vs. Q4 2022 holdings comparison of Investors Research Corp, compiled from the 13F filings, provides insights into the changes made to the shares and value of notable stocks in the portfolio.

The top five holdings of Investors Research Corp remain unchanged from Q3 to Q4 2022, with minor variations in the number of shares and values. The SPDR Series Trust - S&P 1500 Index Fund (SPTM) continues to hold the top position with 151298 shares worth $7154 thousand, followed by the Victory Portfolios II - VictoryShares Dividend Accelerator ETF (VSDA) with a significant increase in the number of shares (157662) and value ($7039 thousand) from Q3 to Q4.

Fidelity Covington Trust (FHLC), First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund (FTCS), and Select Sector SPDR Trust - Energy (XLE) hold the third, fourth, and fifth positions, respectively, in both quarters. However, there are significant changes in the shares and value held by these companies from one quarter to the next.

Several stocks have shown a significant increase in the number of shares held by Investors Research Corp from Q3 to Q4 2022. Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II - Preferred Securities and Income ETF (PSK) had a substantial increase in the number of shares from 93199 in Q3 to 96586 in Q4 2022, a 3.6% increase. Similarly, the South State Corporation (SSB) and Air Products & Chemicals Inc (APD) had a 0.2% and 15.8% increase in the number of shares held, respectively, in Q4 2022.

On the other hand, some companies experienced a drop in the number of shares held by Investors Research Corp from one quarter to the next. CF Inds Holdings Inc (CF) saw a significant drop of 13.6% in the number of shares, from 31360 in Q3 to 30082 in Q4 2022. Similarly, Nutrien Ltd (NTR.TO) and South Jersey Industries Inc (SJI) had a decline of 13.2% and 9.1%, respectively, in the number of shares held.

In terms of the net change in value percentage, International Paper Co (IP) shows an outstanding increase of 110.5% from Q3 to Q4 2022, with a value change from $998 thousand to $2100 thousand. Similarly, Capri Holdings Limited (CPRI) and Gilead Sciences Inc (GILD) saw an increase in value by 48.5% and 37.3%, respectively, in Q4 2022 compared to Q3.

In conclusion, the Q3 2022 vs. Q4 2022 comparison of Investors Research Corp's 13F holdings reveals both ups and downs in the held shares and value of different companies. While some companies experienced growth in share numbers and value, others had a decline. Investors need to analyze their portfolios regularly and check whether the holdings align with their investment goals and objectives.