Investing in Q3 2022 vs. Q4 2022: What Changed in Financial Advisory Group's 13F Holdings?

Financial Advisory Group is a New York-based firm that offers comprehensive investment services to clients. The firm recently released its Q3 2022 and Q4 2022 13F holdings, and there were some noticeable changes. In this blog post, we will look at the shares and values of various issuers held by the company in Q3 and Q4 and assess the percentage change. Let's dive in!

Introduction

Financial Advisory Group's 13F filing refers to the quarterly report of institutional investment managers that lists their equity holdings. The form, which is filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), shows the fund's equity positions as of the last day of each quarter. It includes the number of shares held in each security, the total value of each security, and the percentage of the portfolio that each security represents.

Main Body

When comparing Financial Advisory Group's Q3 2022 and Q4 2022 13F holdings, we can see that the company made some interesting moves.

The company decreased its holdings in DBX ETF TR (DBEF) and CHEVRON CORP NEW (CVX) by 12.6% and 20.4%, respectively. With a decrease of 22.9%, the firm also reduced its position in SCHWAB STRATEGIC TR (SCHE) from Q3 to Q4. Other holdings that saw a decrease include TESLA INC (TSLA), INVESCO EXCH TRD SLF IDX FD (BSCQ), and AMAZON COM INC (AMZN).

Meanwhile, holdings in SPDR INDEX SHS FDS (SPDW) saw an increase of 15.4%, and Financial Advisory Group increased its position in ISHARES TR (MBB) by 81.2%. The company also increased its positions in BRP GROUP INC (BRP) and ELEVANCE HEALTH INC (ELV) by -4.6% and 17%, respectively.

In terms of value, Financial Advisory Group saw an increase in the value of its SPDR S&P 500 ETF TR (SPY) holdings, from $49,039 in Q3 2022 to $51,967 in Q4 2022, a gain of 6%. Another significant gain in value was seen in the holdings of ISHARES TR (MBB), where the value increased from $6,581 to $11,928, for a staggering growth percentage of 81.2%.

In contrast, the holdings in INVESCO EXCH TRD SLF IDX FD (PULS) saw a decrease in value from $851 to $446. The holdings of ISHARES TR (AGG) were also entirely removed in Q4 2022.

Conclusion

In conclusion, Financial Advisory Group's Q3 2022 and Q4 2022 13F holdings showed some significant changes. While the company reduced its holdings in several stocks, it increased its positions in others. The values of some holdings also increased significantly, while others saw a decrease. Investors can use the 13F filings of institutional investment managers like Financial Advisory Group to gain insights into how they are investing their money and adjust their own strategies accordingly.