Abacus Planning Group, Inc. Q4 2022 vs. Q1 2023 Fund Holdings Comparison

Investment management is a dynamic industry where fund managers adjust their portfolios based on market trends and economic indicators. These adjustments are reflected in the quarterly 13F filings with the SEC. In this blog post, we'll analyze the Q4 2022 vs. Q1 2023 13F holdings comparison of Abacus Planning Group's various funds.

First on the list is ETF Ser Solutions (DSTL) where Abacus Planning Group increased its holdings by 16.3%, from 887299 to 975468 shares. The fund's value increased from $36201 to $42091, a positive sign that the management believes in the growth potential of the company.

The Vanguard Index Funds saw significant changes in holdings across three securities. VTI's holdings increased by 17.5%, from 158149 to 173999. Similarly, VBR's holdings increased by 2.1%, from 173346 to 177069, whereas, VTV's holdings decreased by 2.9%, from 56831 to 56089. The total value of VTI's holdings increased from $30236 to $35513, while the total value of VBR and VTV decreased from $27527 to $28111 and $7977 to $7746, respectively.

In the technology sector, Abacus Planning Group decreased its holdings in Apple Inc. (AAPL) by 6.6%, from 156023 to 131040 shares, whereas, the management increased its holdings in Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) by 21.6%, from 17842 to 18042 shares. Similarly, the fund's holdings in NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) increased by a whopping 89.2%, from 4947 to 4925 shares. The total value of AAPL's holdings decreased from $20272 to $21608, while the total value of MSFT and NVDA increased from $4278 to $5201 and $722 to $1367, respectively.

Abacus Planning Group's holdings in the financial sector saw mixed results. The fund increased its holdings in JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM) and American Centy ETF Trust (AVDE) by a marginal 0.8% and 2.7%, respectively. However, the management decreased its holdings in Pfizer Inc. (PFE) by a significant 20.3%, from 26541 to 26560 shares, whereas, the fund's holdings in Bank America Corp. (BAC) decreased by 16.5%, from 59003 to 57068 shares. The total value of JPM's holdings decreased from $2814 to $2735, whereas the total value of PFE and BAC decreased from $1359 to $1083 and $1954 to $1632, respectively.

In conclusion, Abacus Planning Group's Q4 2022 vs. Q1 2023 13F holdings comparison highlights the fund management's faith in the growth potential of ETF Ser Solutions and select stocks in the technology sector. On the other hand, the fund's holdings in the financial sector saw mixed results. Nonetheless, these changes in holdings indicate the dynamic nature of the investment management industry, where fund managers must adapt and adjust their portfolios based on various market factors.