Quad Capital Management Advisors' Q1 2020 Investment Holdings Report: Insights into Changes and Acquisitions.

Investment management is a complicated and nuanced field that requires a keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of the current economic climate. The 13F Holdings Comparison report for Quad Capital Management Advisors LLC Q4 2019 versus Q1 2020 provides some insights into the changes in holdings for one of the most successful investment firms in the world.

There are several notable changes in the holdings over this period. The report shows that Cypress Semiconductor Corp (CY) was the largest contributor to the increase in holdings from Q4 2019 to Q1 2020 with an increase of 371.1%. This means that Quad Capital has increased their stake in this company by more than 4 times, going from 43,250 shares to 203,800 shares worth a total of $1,009,000 in Q4 2019 to $4,753,000 in Q1 2020. This could be because Cypress Semiconductor Corp has been performing well in the market and fits into the firm's investment philosophy.

Another notable change was the acquisition of 120,000 shares in Forescout Technologies Inc. (FSCT) by Quad Capital after having no shares in the company in Q4 2019. This means that the stake in the company has increased by an infinite percentage. Forescout Technologies Inc. provides cybersecurity solutions for companies, and with the rise in cybercrime, Quad Capital is positioning itself to capitalize on this trend.

Interestingly, there were some stocks that were dropped entirely by Quad Capital during this period. Acacia Communications Inc. (ACIA), Zayo Group Hldgs Inc. (ZAYO), Medicines Co (MDCO), Evo Pmts Inc (EVOP), Arbor Rlty Tr Inc (ABR), Sunpower Corp (SPWR), Fitbit Inc (FIT) and Trine Acquisition Corp were all completely divested by Quad Capital. It's possible that the firm lost faith in these stocks or found better investment opportunities elsewhere.

The largest investment made by Quad Capital in Q1 2020 was in Genworth Financial Inc (GNW), where they increased their holdings by 1,659% from 18,750 shares in Q4 2019 to 439,750 shares worth $83,000 in Q4 2019 to $1,460,000 in Q1 2020. Genworth Financial is a financial services company that focuses on helping people protect themselves financially. With the current economic climate, Quad Capital may be betting that Genworth Financial will be a safer investment.

Other notable increases in holdings were seen in Tallgrass Energy LP (TGE) that increased Quad Capital's holdings by 723.8%, Wabco Hldgs Inc (WBC) that increased their holdings by 171.8%, and Xperi Corp (XPER) whose holdings increased to 85,000 shares worth $1,182,000. Each of these companies seems to offer Quad Capital the opportunity for significant returns while fitting into their overall investment strategy.

Overall, the 13F Holdings Comparison report for Quad Capital Management Advisors LLC Q4 2019 versus Q1 2020 illustrates the changes and the thought processes of a highly successful investment firm. With both diversification and a focus on industries and companies that Quad Capital believes will be successful, the company has placed bets all across the market. Despite the market's instability, with returns that they stand to receive from these investments, Quad Capital is on track for another highly successful year.