The Rise and Fall of Managed Account Services Inc: Q2 2021 vs. Q3 2021

As the pandemic continues to leave a major impact on economies globally, managed account services have become an integral part of the investment process. Investors rely on the expert opinion of these providers to help manage and navigate through these complex and volatile times. Examining the Q2 2021 vs. Q3 2021 13F holdings comparison of Managed Account Services Inc, we can observe the changes in holdings across several companies that make up their portfolio.

The top holdings of Managed Account Services Inc in Q3 2021 were iShares TR (IVV) and SPDR SER TR (SPLG). While the value of IVV rose from 63426 shares to 65369 shares, the value of SPLG declined from 532344 shares to 478433 shares. In terms of value, IVV rose from $27268,000 to $28162,000, while SPLG's value fell from $26793,000 to $24142,000, marking a 3.3% increase and a 9.9% decrease, respectively.

Another notable change in holdings was in SPDR SER TR (SPYV), which declined from 529255 shares in Q2 to 471479 shares in Q3, leading to a decrease in value from $20927,000 to $18388,000. The value of this holding fell by 12.1%, which reflects the overall trend in the market as well as the unpredictable nature of the pandemic's impact on businesses.

Similarly, the holdings of SPDR SER TR (SPYG) fell from 315841 shares to 282093 shares, leading to a reduction in value from $19889,000 to $18060,000 in Q3. This change represented a decrease of 9.2% which, again, can be attributed to the unprecedented challenges that have been faced in the market over the past year.

Vanguard Index Fds (VEA) was another holding that saw a decline in Q3 2021. The number of shares held by Managed Account Services Inc decreased from 230414 in Q2 to 205615 in Q3, leading to a fall in value from $11871,000 to $10381,000. This decrease represented a decline of 12.6%, which is consistent with the overall decrease in holdings that were observed in Q3.

In contrast, some of the holdings that saw an increase in Q3 2021 were Vanguard Index Fds (VTV) and Vanguard Index Fds (VB). The number of VTV shares held by Managed Account Services Inc rose from 87829 in Q2 to 72843 in Q3, leading to a decrease in value from $12073,000 to $9861,000. Similarly, the number of shares of Vanguard Index Fds (VB) held by Managed Account Services Inc increased from 19503 in Q2 to 17153 in Q3, leading to a decrease in value from $4394,000 to $3751,000.

It is hard to predict if companies' holdings will continue to shift in the upcoming quarters or if things will start to stabilize. However, despite the uncertainty and challenging times, the usage of managed account services has remained high and is likely to continue to be imperative in the investment industry. While there seemed to be few winners in Q3, there is no doubt that Managed Account Services Inc will continue to analyze, adjust, and hedge bets in a volatile market for their clients.