Cozad Asset Management Inc Q3 2022 vs. Q4 2022 13F Holdings Comparison

Investing in the stock market can be challenging, especially when you are not familiar with the trends and movements of the market. One way to invest and stay informed is through an investment fund like Cozad Asset Management Inc. The latest report from Cozad Asset Management Inc, detailing their Q4 2022 13F Holdings, serves as an excellent guide that investors can use to make informed investment decisions. In this blog post, we will take a closer look at the changes in holdings of Cozad Asset Management Inc from Q3 2022 to Q4 2022, and we will try to make sense of the numbers.

Firstly, it's important to understand what 13F Holdings are. A 13F filing is a quarterly report filed by institutional investment managers with more than $100 million in assets under management. The report is filed with the SEC and contains information on the investment manager's holdings of publicly traded securities. So, the 13F holdings information from Cozad Asset Management Inc can help investors understand the investment decisions the Cozad Asset Management Inc has made and figure out whether their investments align with their investment goals.

Changes in Top Holdings

Cozad Asset Management Inc's top holdings in Q4 2022 included Apple Inc., Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF, and Microsoft Corporation. The top three holdings accounted for over 30% of the portfolio. The total value of the portfolio increased from $242,167,000 in Q3 2022 to $266,692,000 in Q4 2022, an increase of 10.12%. This increase in the total value of the portfolio was driven by a mix of the appreciation of some of the existing holdings and the initiation of positions in some new holdings.

Apple Inc. remained the largest holding in the portfolio, with the number of shares increasing from 161,992 to 172,928, and the value of shares remained stable at $22,387,000. Meanwhile, the second-largest holding, Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF, saw a modest increase in the number of shares from 81,528 to 83,649, but a significant increase in the value of shares from $14,632,000 to $15,992,000.

Microsoft Corporation showed the most dramatic change, with the number of shares rising from 48,306 to 54,232, which resulted in an increase in the value of shares from $11,251,000 to $13,005,000, representing a 15.6% change from Q3 2022 to Q4 2022.

New Holdings

Cozad Asset Management Inc initiated positions in several new holdings in Q4 2022. One of the notable new holdings was Gilead Sciences Inc., with Cozad Asset Management Inc adding 62,314 shares, which were valued at $8,643,000. This new position propelled Gilead Sciences Inc. into the top ten holdings of the portfolio. Another position that saw heavy accumulation was United Rentals, Inc., with Cozad Asset Management Inc adding 2,950 shares, which were valued at $9,121,000.

Conclusion

In conclusion, Cozad Asset Management Inc's Q4 2022 13F Holdings provides valuable insights into the investment decisions made by the firm. The report highlights the stocks that Cozad Asset Management Inc is bullish about and the investments that it is looking to hold over the long term. While there were some changes in holdings, the overall portfolio remained relatively stable, and the new positions that were initiated show promise for the future.

As always, investors should conduct thorough research and analysis before making any investment decisions based on this report. As the market is constantly fluctuating, investors need to keep a close eye on their holdings and review their investments regularly to ensure that they align with their investment goals.