Cooper Creek Partners' Q3 vs. Q4 2022 Holdings: A Deep Dive into the Top Gainers and Losers

In the financial world, changes in holdings can be an important indicator of a fund's performance and strategy. Cooper Creek Partners Management LLC recently released its Q3 vs. Q4 2022 13F Holdings Comparison, revealing some interesting changes in its holdings. In this blog post, we'll take a closer look at the top gainers and losers in Cooper Creek Partners' portfolio, as well as what these changes might mean for the fund's overall strategy.

First, let's review what 13F filings are and what information they contain. 13F filings are quarterly reports required by the SEC that provides details about a fund's holdings. These reports are important because they give investors insight into a fund's strategy, including where the fund is investing its assets.

Now, let's dive into the holdings. One of the top gainers for Cooper Creek Partners is JACK IN THE BOX ORD SHS. The fund's shares in the fast-food chain more than doubled from 479,923 in Q3 2022 to 891,790 in Q4 2022. Similarly, SIX FLAGS ENTERTAINMENT ORD SHS saw a significant jump in shares from 937,501 to 2,258,851. These two investments alone accounted for over 60% of the fund's holdings gains in dollar value.

On the other hand, one of the biggest losers for Cooper Creek Partners was HASBRO ORD SHS, which saw its shares drop significantly from 343,483 in Q3 2022 to 214,594 in Q4 2022, resulting in a drop of 43.5% in value. Another significant loss was in shares of GAP ORD SHS, which dropped from 3,096,542 to 1,022,911, representing a decrease of 54.6% in value.

It's worth noting that some of the fund's holdings remained relatively stable, with small percentage changes in share numbers and value. For example, MICROSOFT ORD SHS saw a 77.3% increase in shares from 28,704 to 49,426, while the dollar value of these shares increased by 118.53%.

So, what does all of this mean for Cooper Creek Partners' strategy? While it's challenging to make definitive conclusions based on this limited information, we can infer some general themes. First, the fund seems to be increasing its investment in certain consumer-facing industries, namely fast food and entertainment. At the same time, it's decreasing its investment in traditional retail, such as Hasbro and Gap.

Another way to read these changes is that Cooper Creek Partners is rebalancing its portfolio. By increasing investments in certain industries, the fund is likely aiming to take advantage of growth opportunities in these sectors. At the same time, it could be decreasing its exposure to industries that it sees as having weaker growth potential, such as retail.

It's important to note that changes in holdings is just one aspect of a fund's strategy. Other factors, such as risk management, diversification, and the overall market conditions all play a role in a fund's performance. Nonetheless, these 13F filings offer valuable insights for investors looking to understand a fund's investment approach.

In conclusion, Cooper Creek Partners Management LLC's Q3 vs. Q4 2022 13F Holdings Comparison revealed some interesting changes in its portfolio. While some investments saw significant gains, others experienced losses. Nonetheless, these changes offer a glimpse into a fund's strategy and can provide clues about where it sees opportunities for growth. As always, investors should conduct their own research and analysis before making any investment decisions.