Trust Co's Q4 2022 vs. Q1 2023 13F Holdings: Top 5 ETFs & Securities with Significant Changes

Trust Co Q4 2022 vs. Q1 2023 13F Holdings Comparison

The Trust Co, a leading asset management firm, released its Q4 2022 and Q1 2023 13F Holdings Comparison report. The report summarizes the changes in holdings of various exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and individual securities in each quarter.

The report is based on the data gathered for the period between Q4 2022 and Q1 2023. The report includes 69 holdings, including ETFs and individual securities. The total net asset value for Q4 2022 was $140,244, while the total net asset value for Q1 2023 was $157,923.

In this blog post, we will analyze the data presented in the report, focusing on the top five ETFs and individual securities that experienced significant changes in holdings during the period.

iShares Core US Aggregate Bond Index ETF (AGG)

The AGG ETF experienced the largest change in holdings in Q1 2023 with an increase of 124.8%. The number of shares held increased from 230,302 to 503,990, while the value increased from $22,337,000 to $50,217,000.

The AGG ETF tracks the performance of the US investment-grade bond market. The jump in holdings could be due to the market's expectation of rising interest rates, which makes the ETF an attractive investment.

Vanguard Growth Index ETF (VUG)

The VUG ETF experienced a significant increase in holdings in Q1 2023, with an increase of 20.9%. The number of shares held increased from 245,841 to 253,990, while the value increased from $52,390,000 to $63,353,000.

The VUG ETF is designed to track the performance of stocks in the growth sector of the US equity market. The increase in holdings could be due to the market's expectation of growth in the US economy.

Schwab Fundamental Intl Large Co ETF (FNDF)

The FNDF ETF experienced a significant increase in holdings in Q1 2023, with an increase of 16.7%. The number of shares held increased from 1,024,417 to 1,111,377, while the value increased from $29,780,000 to $34,752,000.

The FNDF ETF tracks the performance of large-cap international stocks. The increase in holdings could be due to the market's expectation of growth in the global economy.

iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Index ETF (EEM)

The EEM ETF experienced a significant increase in holdings in Q1 2023, with an increase of 9.1%. The number of shares held increased from 683,972 to 716,932, while the value increased from $25,922,000 to $28,289,000.

The EEM ETF tracks the performance of emerging market stocks. The increase in holdings could be due to the growth potential of emerging markets, which makes the ETF an attractive investment.

Vanguard Mid-Cap Growth Index ETF (VOT)

The VOT ETF experienced a significant increase in holdings in Q1 2023, with an increase of 17.3%. The number of shares held increased from 221,368 to 239,560, while the value increased from $39,792,000 to $46,686,000.

The VOT ETF tracks the performance of mid-cap US growth stocks. The increase in holdings could be due to the market's expectation of growth in the US economy.

Conclusion

The Trust Co Q4 2022 vs. Q1 2023 13F Holdings Comparison report presents a summary of the changes in holdings of various ETFs and individual securities in each quarter. The report highlights the top five ETFs and individual securities that experienced significant changes in holdings during the period.

Based on the report, it is evident that the market's expectation of growth in the US and global economy is a driving force behind the changes in holdings. This is reflected in the increases in holdings for the VUG, FNDF, and VOT ETFs. Moreover, the increase in holdings for the AGG and EEM ETFs may be due to investors' expectation of rising interest rates and the growth potential of emerging markets, respectively.