Mackenzie Financial Corp Q4 2022 vs. Q1 2023: A Look Into 13F Holdings of Top Funds

Mackenzie Financial Corp, one of the top financial institutions in Canada, recently released its 13F regulatory filings showcasing its holdings for Q4 2022 and Q1 2023. The report reveals the changes in stock holdings, their values, and the biggest gainers and losers over the period.

The report shows that the Royal Bank of Canada (RY.TO) sustained its top position in Mackenzie Financial's portfolio, despite a 0.5% decrease in its holdings. Toronto-Dominion Bank (TD.TO), another top holding, decreased by 5.3% in shares held, with a value of $1.86 billion in Q4 2022 compared to $1.76 billion in Q1 2023. Other top holdings like the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) and Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) experienced growth in both the value and shares held, with increases of 8.1% and 20.4%, respectively.

On the other hand, some holdings experienced significant decreases in shares held, with Canadian National Railway Co. (CNR.TO) holding suffering the most. Its shares dropped by 3.3%, with a value of $1.38 billion in Q4 2022 compared to $1.34 billion in Q1 2023. Bank of Montreal (BMO.TO) and Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS.TO) shares also dropped by 2.6% and 3.9% respectively, in Q1 2023.

Meanwhile, some stocks saw significant increases in the value of holdings by the end of Q1 2023. Apple Inc. (AAPL) went up by 30.3%, while Amazon.com Inc. (AMZN) rose by 36.2%. Another impressive increase came from the iShares TR put option (HYG), which saw its value increase from $710,161 to $653,507, after a decrease in share quantities by 10%.

The report also shows that Mackenzie Financial gradually increased its holdings in TELUS Corporation (T.TO) by 5% from Q4 2022 to Q1 2023, making it one of the biggest gainers. It's notable that TELUS Corporation had the highest gains in value, with an increase of $5,572 million. Furthermore, Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (CP.TO) saw an exponential rise of 11.5% in shares held, with its value increasing from $1.05 billion in Q4 2022 to $1.17 billion in Q1 2023.

In conclusion, Mackenzie Financial's 13F regulatory filings for Q4 2022 and Q1 2023 showcase much-needed insights into the changes in holdings of top assets. The upswings and downturns provide investors with valuable information that aids in making informed investment decisions.