Investment Firm's Q3 vs. Q4 2022: Changes in Fund Holdings

Investment firms are always looking for ways to maximize profits and manage risk. Portfolio diversification is one of the most-effective methods of achieving these goals. A portfolio that is well diversified can help to reduce risk while increasing returns. In this article, we will examine the portfolio holdings of a well-known investment firm to identify changes in holdings between Q3 and Q4 2022.

The investment firm in question is Certified Advisory Corp, and we will be examining their 13F holdings. Specifically, we will look at the Sym, Issuer Name, Option Type, Q3 2022 (SHARES), Q4 2022 (SHARES), Q3 2022 VALUE ($000), Q4 2022 VALUE ($000), and Chg % columns. Through careful analysis of these columns, we can identify trends and changes in the fund's holdings.

One of the most significant changes in holdings was the increase of shares in the Vanguard Value ETF (VTV) and Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF (VYM). The number of shares in VTV increased by over 2,000, while the number of shares in VYM increased by over 10,000. These changes reflect a shift towards value and high dividend yield investments in the firm's holdings.

Another significant change in holdings was the addition of Apple Inc (AAPL), which now represents over 90,000 shares in the portfolio. This move towards technology stocks is a common trend among investors who hope to capitalize on the industry's strong earnings growth potential.

But not all changes in holdings were positive. For instance, the firm's investment in Amazon.com Inc (AMZN) was decreased by almost 2,000 shares. Similarly, the number of shares in the SPDR Bloomberg 1-10 Year TIPS ETF (TIPX) decreased by over 12,000. These decreases in holdings suggest a move away from these particular sectors or investments.

The addition of the Pacer US Cash Cows 100 ETF (COWZ) was also an interesting move. This ETF seeks to invest in profitable U.S. companies, using revenue as a selection criterion. The fact that the investment firm added this ETF to its holdings suggests a move towards investments targeting profitable companies with strong potential for growth.

Another interesting addition to the portfolio is the Dimensional U.S. Targeted Value ETF (DFAT). DFAT is an actively managed ETF that focuses its investments on U.S. companies with a strong value proposition. By selecting companies that are undervalued based on traditional valuation metrics, this ETF hopes to outperform the broader market.

In conclusion, it is clear that Certified Advisory Corp made some significant changes in its holdings between Q3 and Q4 2022. These changes reflect a growing trend towards value-oriented and high dividend yield investments. Despite a few decreases in holdings, overall, the portfolio reflects a well-diversified and balanced approach towards risk management and maximizing returns for investors.