Q3 2022 vs. Q4 2022: Changes in Portfolio Holdings of a Leading Investment Management Firm

The third and fourth quarters of 2022 have been dynamic from an investment perspective, with Knowledge Leaders Capital, LLC adjusting its holdings considerably. In the Q3 2022 13F Holdings Comparison, the issuer had 35 holdings, which increased to 43 in Q4 2022. The firm's top five holdings comprised iShares TR, Emerson Electric Co, Danaher Corporation, Amphenol Corp, and Eli Lilly and Co.

In this blog post, we will analyze the changes made by Knowledge Leaders Capital, LLC in its portfolio between the third and fourth quarters of 2022. We will explore each holding in detail, highlighting the change in shares, value, and percentage for each of them.

Introduction

Knowledge Leaders Capital, LLC is a global investment management firm that focuses on investing in companies with superior innovation and intellectual property. The firm's strategy is to identify and invest in companies that are continuously innovating and disrupting their respective industries. This approach has led to the firm delivering strong and consistent performance for its clients over the years. The firm's Q3 2022 13F Holdings Comparison shows that it had a total portfolio value of $117,818,000, which increased to $130,882,000 in Q4 2022.

Main Body

1. iShares TR

iShares TR remained the top holding of Knowledge Leaders Capital, LLC in Q3 2022 and Q4 2022. However, the firm decreased its stakes from 82,796 shares to 82,198, a decline of 0.8%. The value of its holdings also decreased from $6,724,000 to $6,672,000, a decline of 0.8%.

2. Emerson Electric Co

EMR was the second-largest holding of the firm in Q3 2022. In Q4 2022, the firm increased its stakes in the company to 20,114 shares, reflecting an increase of 77.4% from its previous holdings of 14,869 shares. The value of its holdings also increased from $1,089,000 in Q3 2022 to $1,932,000 in Q4 2022, an increase of 77.4%.

3. Danaher Corporation

In Q3 2022, Knowledge Leaders Capital, LLC held 6,249 shares of Danaher Corporation. In Q4 2022, the holding increased to 6,605 shares, representing a change of 8.6%. The value of the holding also increased from $1,614,000 in Q3 2022 to $1,753,000 in Q4 2022, a change of 8.6%.

4. Amphenol Corp

In Q4 2022, Knowledge Leaders Capital, LLC held 22,406 shares of Amphenol Corp, reflecting a decrease of 5.8% from its holdings of 23,647 shares in Q3 2022. The value of the holding increased from $1,583,000 in Q3 2022 to $1,705,000 in Q4 2022, an increase of 7.8%.

5. Eli Lilly and Co

In Q3 2022, Knowledge Leaders Capital, LLC held 5,783 shares of Eli Lilly and Co. In Q4 2022, the holding decreased to 4,444 shares, a decrease of 23.1%. The value of its holding also decreased from $1,870,000 in Q3 2022 to $1,625,000 in Q4 2022.

6. Cintas Corp

In Q4 2022, Knowledge Leaders Capital, LLC held 3,408 shares of Cintas Corp, reflecting an increase of 32.6% from its holdings of 2,991 shares in Q3 2022. The value of the holding also increased from $1,161,000 in Q3 2022 to $1,539,000 in Q4 2022, an increase of 32.6%.

7. Ingersoll Rand Inc

In Q4 2022, the issuer held 27,922 shares in Ingersoll Rand Inc, reflecting an increase of 146.9% from its holdings of 13,666 shares in Q3 2022. The value of the holding also increased from $591,000 in Q3 2022 to $1,458,000 in Q4 2022, an increase of 146.9%.

8. Paychex Inc

In Q4 2022, Knowledge Leaders Capital, LLC held 12,242 shares in Paychex Inc, reflecting an increase of 88.9% from its holdings of 6,676 shares in Q3 2022. The value of the holding also increased from $749,000 in Q3 2022 to $1,414,000 in Q4 2022, an increase of 88.9%.

9. Electronic Arts Inc

In Q4 2022, the issuer held 11,301 shares of Electronic Arts Inc, reflecting an increase of 70% from its holdings of 7,020 shares in Q3 2022. The value of the holding also increased from $812,000 in Q3 2022 to $1,380,000 in Q4 2022, an increase of 70%.

10. Synopsys Inc

In Q4 2022, Knowledge Leaders Capital, LLC held 4,286 shares of Synopsys Inc, reflecting a decrease of 1.2% from its holdings of 4,535 shares in Q3 2022. The value of its holding also decreased from $1,385,000 in Q3 2022 to $1,368,000 in Q4 2022.

Conclusion

This analysis shows that Knowledge Leaders Capital, LLC has made significant changes to its holdings in the third and fourth quarters of 2022. The firm's strategy of investing in companies with superior innovation and intellectual property has led to adjustments in its portfolio holdings. We observed a significant increase in stakes in Emerson Electric Co, Ingersoll Rand Inc, and Paychex Inc. On the other hand, the firm decreased its stakes in Eli Lilly and Co and Amphenol Corp. The issuer made no new buys in Q4 2022, while some of its holdings saw uplifts in value while others declined. All in all, Knowledge Leaders Capital, LLC's portfolio showcased great diversity, with stakes ranging from 1,457 shares to 35,218 shares.