Ballew Advisors, Inc Q3 2022 vs. Q4 2022 13F Holdings: Fund Changes and Trends

Ballew Advisors, Inc is a registered investment advisory firm that provides financial planning, investment management, and other financial advisory services. The firm and its affiliated companies invest in a variety of securities including stocks, bonds, exchange-traded funds, and mutual funds. In this article, we will examine the holdings of Ballew Advisors, Inc in Q3 2022 and compare them to Q4 2022 holdings.

One of the essential tools for tracking changes in institutional holdings is SEC Form 13F. Form 13F requires institutional investors with assets under management of $100 million or more to disclose their holdings of certain securities quarterly. The form provides a snapshot of a fund's holdings and can be used to identify changes in investment strategies.

Ballew Advisors, Inc filed its Q3 2022 and Q4 2022 Form 13F with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), which revealed some interesting changes in the firm's holdings. In total, the firm reported 56 holdings in Q3 2022, which decreased to 54 holdings in Q4 2022. The total value of holdings decreased from $71,451,000 in Q3 2022 to $67,291,000 in Q4 2022.

The most significant change in Ballew Advisors, Inc's holdings was in the VanEck Vectors Junior Gold Miners ETF (GDXJ). The firm increased its position in GDXJ by 42.1%, from 131,671 shares in Q3 2022 to 138,607 shares in Q4 2022. The value of the firm's holdings in this ETF increased from $3,891,000 to $5,530,000.

Another notable change in the firm's holdings was in the Capital Group Growth ETF (CGGR). Ballew Advisors, Inc did not report any holdings in this ETF in Q3 2022 but purchased 206,264 shares in Q4 2022, with a value of $4,366,000.

The firm also increased its holdings in the VanEck Vectors Gold Miners ETF (GDX) by 45.6%, from 106,138 shares in Q3 2022 to 115,353 shares in Q4 2022. The firm's stake in the ETF is now worth $3,712,000.

In contrast, Ballew Advisors, Inc reduced its holdings in the iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (TLT) by 16.6%, from 25,885 shares in Q3 2022 to 19,907 shares in Q4 2022. The value of the firm's holdings in TLT declined from $2,752,000 to $2,293,000. The firm also decreased its holdings in the Nuveen AMT-Free Municipal Value Fund (NUV) by 42.1%, from 107,850 shares in Q3 2022 to 59,396 shares in Q4 2022. The value of the firm's holdings in NUV decreased from $931,000 to $539,000.

In summary, Ballew Advisors, Inc made significant changes to its holdings between Q3 2022 and Q4 2022. The firm increased its position in GDXJ and purchased shares in CGGR, while reducing its position in TLT and NUV. Such changes in holdings reflect the firm's investment strategy, which is subject to market conditions, internal analysis, and other factors. As always, investors are encouraged to conduct their research and due diligence before making any investment decisions.