Pictet Asset Management's Q1 and Q2 2021 13F Holdings Report: A Comprehensive Analysis
Ava Hoppe | 2 May, 2023
Pictet Asset Management Ltd has released its Q1 and Q2 2021 13F Holdings report, highlighting the changes it made to its investment portfolio during these two quarters. In this comprehensive analysis, we'll delve into the report and examine the metrics, trends, and insights of the Pictet Asset Management portfolio.
The report is based on 43 holdings, valued at $41.9 billion as of June 30, 2021. Compared to the Q1 2021 holdings, the Q2 2021 holdings witnessed a nominal decrease of 0.03%, with a change value of -$12 million. However, the portfolio saw a strong positive change of 21% YoY, reflecting the bullish market sentiment in the current year.
Here are some valuable insights from the Pictet Asset Management's Q1 and Q2 13F Holding report:
- The top five holdings for the firm accounted for 37% of the portfolio, with Thermon Fisher Scientific Inc being the largest holding in the portfolio, with a value of $153 million and an increase of 21% from the Q1 2021 holding.
- The Information Technology sector accounted for 33% of the portfolio, followed by the Health Care sector (22%) and the Industrials sector (16%), indicating the firm's bullish view on these sectors.
- Microsoft Corp, Apple Inc, and NXP Semiconductors N.V were the top three most sold holdings in Q2 2021, with a percentage decrease of 0.8%, 1.1%, and 3.1%, respectively. This suggests the management's strategy of realizing gains from these holdings.
- PayPal Holdings Inc, Danaher Corporation, and Synopsys Inc were the top three most bought holdings in Q2 2021, with a percentage increase of 0.7%, 1.7%, and 3.5%, respectively, indicating the management's bullish view on these stocks.
While Pictet Asset Management made some significant changes to its portfolio, it is imperative to remember that these holdings' snapshot is as of June 30, 2021. Accordingly, there could have been more changes in the current period, with signs of further bullish sentiment prevalent across the equity markets.
In conclusion, Pictet Asset Management's Q1 and Q2 2021 13F Holdings report suggests that the management has a largely bullish view on the equity markets. With Information Technology and Healthcare sectors accounting for over 50% of the portfolio, the firm's focus on emerging technology and healthcare trends is evident. It will be interesting to observe how these holdings perform in the upcoming quarters with the post-Covid era markets' tendencies.
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