Logan Capital Management Inc Q3 2022 vs. Q4 2022 13F Holdings Comparison

Logan Capital Management Inc, a leading investment management firm has recently filed its 13F form with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for the third and the fourth quarter of 2022. The form reveals the investors’ holdings in various publicly listed companies.

This article will explore the changes in the holdings of the fund during the two quarters of 2022 as per the data filed in the 13F form. We will also discuss the reasons behind these changes and the potential impact on the portfolio.

First, let's take a look at the top 10 holdings of the Logan Capital Management Inc during the Q3 and Q4 of 2022:

Top 10 Holdings - Q3 2022:

- AAPL ("APPLE INC")

- MSFT ("MICROSOFT CORP")

- AVGO ("BROADCOM INC")

- MA ("MASTERCARD INCORPORATED")

- AMZN ("AMAZON COM INC")

- KLAC ("KLA CORP")

- CVX ("CHEVRON CORP NEW")

- APH ("AMPHENOL CORP NEW")

- SHW ("SHERWIN WILLIAMS CO")

- SBUX ("STARBUCKS CORP")

Top 10 Holdings - Q4 2022:

- MSFT ("MICROSOFT CORP")

- AAPL ("APPLE INC")

- MA ("MASTERCARD INCORPORATED")

- SBUX ("STARBUCKS CORP")

- CVX ("CHEVRON CORP NEW")

- JPM ("JPMORGAN CHASE & CO")

- AMZN ("AMAZON COM INC")

- EL ("LAUDER ESTEE COS INC")

- PG ("PROCTER AND GAMBLE CO")

- MTD ("METTLER TOLEDO INTERNATIONAL")

As we can see, the top two holdings have swapped their positions in Q3 and Q4. Microsoft Corporation, the second-largest holding in Q3, became the largest holding in Q4 with an increase of 16.2% in shares held. Meanwhile, Apple Inc, the largest holding in Q3, decreased by 0.8% in shares held in Q4.

Other major changes in holdings include a 61.1% increase in shares held of Abbvie Inc, a pharmaceuticals company. The company's shares have been on a growth trajectory in 2022 due to the increasing demand for its drugs.

Similarly, the shares of Intel Corporation (INTC) have been on an upward trend with a 26.7% increase during the Q4 of 2022. Logan Capital Management Inc also increased its holdings in INTC by 34.7% during the same period.

Another significant rise was observed in the holdings of Verisk Analytics Inc, increasing by 186.4%. Verisk Analytics provides data analytics services to various industries and has seen a surge in demand amid the pandemic.

On the other hand, Amazon.com Inc. and Zoetis Inc. saw a decline in their shares held by -27.8% and -24.5%, respectively.

In summary, Logan Capital Management Inc's Q3 and Q4 13F filings show a mix of increased and decreased holdings of securities. The company's portfolio appears to be positioning itself based on market trends and companies' growth prospects.

While the impact of the pandemic continues to be felt across various sectors, companies with significant exposure to technology, healthcare, and consumer services have emerged as attractive investment choices. Logan Capital Management Inc has likely taken this into account while making changes to its holdings.

Overall, the Q3 and Q4 holdings comparison indicates the investment portfolio's dynamic nature, with managers regularly assessing the most lucrative investments for their clients. Logan Capital Management Inc's filings also offer insights for investors looking to adjust their own portfolios based on market trends and developments.