Analyzing Capital Analysts, LLC's Q3 2022 vs. Q4 2022 Holdings with a 13F Comparison

Capital Analysts, LLC recently released its Q3 2022 and Q4 2022 13F holdings, giving investors and analysts alike an opportunity to analyze changes in the company's portfolio. In this blog post, we will provide an overview of the most significant changes to the holdings, the reasoning behind the shifts, and what it could mean for investors.

IVV - ISHARES TR

In Q4 2022, Capital Analysts, LLC reduced its holdings of ISHARES TR (IVV) by 3.7% from 288,563 shares to 279,400 shares. The value of the holdings increased from $103,493 to $107,349. The likely reason for the reduction in shares is due to a belief that the stock has reached its peak and its value will begin to decline. However, the company still believes that IVV is a worthwhile investment.

SPLG - SPDR SER TR

One of the largest increases in holdings occurred with SPDR SER TR (SPLG). In Q4 2022, Capital Analysts, LLC increased its holdings from 1,936,320 shares to 2,381,958 shares, up 31.8% from Q3. The value of the holdings also increased from $81,306 to $107,140. The increase in shares is likely due to the company's bullish outlook on the stock and its belief that it will continue to perform well.

STIP - ISHARES TR

Capital Analysts, LLC significantly increased its holdings of ISHARES TR (STIP) from 286 shares in Q3 to 519,008 shares in Q4, a staggering 186,281.5% increase. The value of the holdings increased from $27 in Q3 to $50,323 in Q4. This shift may be due to the company's belief that short-term bonds are a safer investment bet in the current economic climate.

Other notable changes include a 1967.3% increase in SPDR INDEX SHS FDS (SPEM), a 1,244.4% increase in ISHARES TR (AGG), and a 4,513% increase in EOG RES INC (EOG). Some notable reductions in holdings can also be observed, with APPLE INC (AAPL) down 6.5%, ISHARES INC (IEMG) down 74%, and BUNGE LIMITED (BG) down 100%.

Conclusion

Overall, Capital Analysts, LLC's Q3 2022 vs. Q4 2022 13F holdings comparison shows that the company is confident in its current investments while continuing to make adjustments to its portfolio to maximize returns and mitigate risk. The increase in holdings for SPDR SER TR and short-term bonds indicates the company's bullish outlook for these investments. However, the reduction of holdings in some stocks indicates the company believes these stocks could be overvalued, reaching their peak, or in a declining phase. Investors should consider these changes when analyzing Capital Analysts, LLC's investment strategies and make informed decisions about their own portfolios.