Reilly Financial Advisors Reveals Q3 to Q4 13F Holdings: Apple and Icon plc Among Top Performers

Reilly Financial Advisors, LLC has recently released the comparative analysis of their third and fourth quarter 13F holdings for 2021. The data reveals some interesting trends exhibiting the fund’s performance and strategic investment decisions. The report puts a spotlight on the individual stocks which made it to the top and painted a vivid picture of the changes that transpired over the course of just three months.

The top performers in Reilly Financial’s Q3 to Q4 report were Apple (AAPL) and Icon plc (ICLR), with the former maintaining its spot from the previous quarter, and the latter jumping up the ladder by almost 25%. Apple witnessed a decrease in the number of shares held by the fund, which moved from 334,705 shares to 324,710 shares. However, this decline in shares was offset by a significant growth of over 21% in the value of the shares, from $47,361,000 in Q3 to $57,659,000 in Q4. Similarly, Icon plc observed an upward trend, with its shares owned by the fund rising from 82,686 to 87,214, reflecting a growth of nearly 25% in the value of ICLR shares held by the fund, making it the top performer for the quarter.

Other notable gains were made by LRCX, Hathaway (BRK-B), and Hasbro Inc (HAS), with LRCX holding strong in its position at 12.1% and Hathaway saw a rise in value by 6.5%. However, the greatest jump was observed by Hasbro Inc, with its value increasing by over 31%.

Despite these successes, there were a few stocks that didn't make the cut expectedly, including PayPal (PYPL) and Disney Co. (DIS), both suffering a fall in their value by over 15% and 10%, respectively. Other notable declines were witnessed by MINT (-8.5%), Procter & Gamble (PG) (-14.7%), and Comcast (CMCSA) (-13.9%), each of which showed a marked decrease in share value.

The Q3 to Q4 report also gave an indication of the ongoing trends in the technology sector. As in previous quarters, Apple (AAPL) and Microsoft (MSFT) continued to be top-performing stocks, both within the technology sector and in the market at large. They held the number one and number two spots in terms of shares held, and though they saw some shifts in value, they remained a major part of the fund's portfolio.

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Ltd. (TSM) was another significant gainer in this sector, with a growth of 6.9% in its share value. In comparison, the fund's holdings in Google (GOOG) and Amazon (AMZN) remained steady, with only marginal differences in value and shares held.

The Q3 to Q4 report from Reilly Financial Advisors, LLC was not without its surprises. Toronto Dominion Bank (TD) saw an astonishing 93,036.4% increase in the value of its shares held, moving from $22,000 to $20,490,000, despite the number of shares held being a meager 329. At the same time, Skyworks Solutions Inc (SWKS) saw an increase of 5.6%.

While the report does give an insight into the performance of the fund's holdings, this data is just a snapshot of a particular period, and investors need to keep in mind that these numbers can fluctuate in the future. Nonetheless, the Q3 to Q4 report provides valuable information for individuals who want to study the market trends and strategies employed by investment funds.