Investment Insights: Comparing St. James' Q3 2022 and Q4 2022 13F Holdings

St. James Investment Company, LLC is a respected investment management firm with a track record of delivering strong risk-adjusted returns to its clients. The company recently released a report detailing its Q3 2022 and Q4 2022 13F holdings, which provide valuable insights into its investment strategy.

In this blog post, we will be analyzing the changes in holdings made by St. James Investment Company, LLC during Q3 2022 and Q4 2022. We will first look at the general trends in the company's portfolio, followed by a detailed analysis of the individual holdings.

General Trends

Between Q3 2022 and Q4 2022, St. James Investment Company, LLC increased the value of its holdings from $477,121,000 to $519,930,000, an increase of approximately 9%. During the same period, the number of shares held by the company increased from approximately 10,735,000 to 10,689,000, a slight decrease of approximately 0.4%.

The holdings are diverse and cover various sectors, including technology, consumer staples, healthcare, finance, and energy. The company's top holdings include Berkshire Hathaway Inc, SPDR Ser Tr, and Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd.

Individual Holdings

Berkshire Hathaway Inc

St. James Investment Company, LLC increased its holdings in Berkshire Hathaway Inc by approximately 1%, from 214,059 shares to 215,464 shares. The value of the investment increased from $57,158,000 to $66,556,000, an increase of approximately 16.4%.

SPDR Ser Tr

The company reduced its holdings in SPDR Ser Tr from approximately 764,626 shares in Q3 to 694,150 in Q4, a decrease of approximately 9.3%. The value of the investment also decreased during the same period, from $70,040,000 to $63,493,000.

Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd

St. James Investment Company, LLC increased its holdings in Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd from approximately 757,810 shares to 816,285 shares, an increase of approximately 32.6%. The value of the investment also increased from $32,002,000 to $42,438,000.

Loews Corp

The company increased its holdings in Loews Corp by approximately 7.5%, from 642,940 shares to 690,889 shares. The value of the investment increased from $32,044,000 to $40,299,000, an increase of approximately 25.8%.

Dupont de Nemours Inc

St. James Investment Company, LLC increased its holdings in Dupont de Nemours Inc from approximately 503,369 shares to 556,560 shares, an increase of approximately 10.6%. The value of the investment increased from $25,370,000 to $38,196,000, an increase of approximately 50.6%.

Conclusion

St. James Investment Company, LLC's Q3 2022 and Q4 2022 13F holdings provide valuable insights into the company's investment strategy. The company's portfolio is diverse and covers various sectors, including technology, consumer staples, healthcare, finance, and energy.

During the period under review, the company increased its holdings in some of its top holdings, such as Berkshire Hathaway Inc and Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd, while reducing its holdings in others, such as SPDR Ser Tr.

Overall, St. James Investment Company, LLC's portfolio experienced growth during the period under review, with an increase in the value of its holdings from $477,121,000 to $519,930,000.