Aptus Capital Advisors' 13F Holdings Reveal Dramatic Q3 to Q4 Changes in Investment Habits
Ava Hoppe | 1 May, 2023
Investment firm Aptus Capital Advisors recently released their Q3 to Q4 2022 13F holdings comparisons, and the results are eye-opening. The report, which details changes in the firm's holdings and the worth of those holdings, reveals significant shifts in investment habits. Here's a recap of the most significant changes.
The ETF Trends
Aptus Capital Advisors reduced their shares in ETF Ser Solutions. The firm held 10,908,693 shares in Q3 2022, but in Q4 2022, that number dropped to 8,527,098, a 21.2% decrease. The value of those shares also fell from $276,971,000 to $218,293,000.
On the other hand, Aptus increased their shares in DDOG, which went from 0 to 2,000,000, and the value of those shares went from 0 to $147,000,000. There was also a significant increase in their shares of ETF Ser Solutions' OSCV, which went from 2,754,083 to 3,023,393, and the value of those shares went from $78,186,000 to $93,675,000.
Additionally, there was a drop in their shares of ISHARES TR's IBDT, which went from 5,050,186 to 4,233,880, and the value of those shares fell from $120,144,000 to $102,840,000. Likewise, shares of ACIO only saw a modest increase of 3.7%, from 6,571,452 to 6,639,983, and the value of those shares rose from $184,657,000 to $191,430,000.
Other Significant Changes
There were also changes in Aptus's shares outside of ETFs, such as:
- The firm's shares in IDEV went from 3,720 to 1,012,599, a 31,391.8% increase.
- The shares in SPEM went from 414,897 to 783,467, a 100.5% increase.
- The shares in JEPI went from 63,760 to 334,533, a 458% increase.
- The shares in TSLA went from 89,357 to 95,104, a decrease of 50.6%.
Another notable change was the increase in the shares of SOUTHERN CO, which went from 54,003 to 183,216, a 256.3% increase. The shares in this holding had the highest percentage increase in the report.
Final Thoughts
Overall, Aptus's Q3 to Q4 2022 13F holdings comparison suggests that the firm has taken significant steps to diversify their portfolio in ETFs, including stocks and other assets. Furthermore, there was a high level of scrutiny on the portfolio's performance, which prompted changes in holdings that were underperforming. These material changes suggest that the investment firm is responsive and makes calculated moves to maximize returns and manage risk. Given the firm's stellar track record, the positive optimism is warranted.
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