Compass Group LLC's Q3 vs Q4 2022: A Look at the Top 15 Company Holdings

As investors, one of the most crucial things we can do is keep an eye on a fund's holdings. With every quarterly report, the holdings of a fund can change - sometimes dramatically. Institutional investment manager Compass Group LLC has recently released its Q3 and Q4 2022 13F Holdings Comparison, and we're here to break down the changes for you.

First, let's take a look at the top 15 holdings of the fund - measured by their Q4 2022 value:

1. Vitru Ltd (VTRU)

2. Geopark Ltd (GPRK)

3. MercadoLibre Inc (MELI)

4. Vasta Platform Ltd (VSTA)

5. PETROLEO BRASILEIRO SA PETRO (PBR)

6. Southern Copper Corp (SCCO)

7. Credicorp Ltd (BAP)

8. Sociedad Quimica y Minera de (SQM)

9. PROCAPS GROUP SA

10. CEMENTOS PACASMAYO S A A (CPAC)

11. INT'L CONSOLIDATED AIRLINES

12. INTERCORP FINL SVCS INC (IFS)

13. LatAm Autos Ltd

14. NH HOTEL GROUP SA

15. Galapagos NV

Now, let's dive into the changes that occurred between Q3 2022 and Q4 2022.

Vitru Ltd (VTRU)

In Q4 2022, Compass Group LLC increased their holdings of Vitru Ltd by over 1.2 million shares or 28.2%. The company, which provides education programs and services in Brazil, had a Q4 2022 value of $130,954, up from $94,986 in Q3 2022.

Geopark Ltd (GPRK)

The fund also increased its holdings of Geopark Ltd, an independent oil and gas company operating in South America, by over 660 thousand shares or 9.7%, resulting in a Q4 2022 value of $116,263, up from $80,511 in Q3 2022.

MercadoLibre Inc (MELI)

However, not all holdings experienced an increase. Compass Group LLC reduced their shares of MercadoLibre Inc, a leading e-commerce and financial services company in Latin America, by 3,628 shares or 15.7%. As a result, the company's Q4 2022 value was $16,560, down from $19,203 in Q3 2022.

Vasta Platform Ltd (VSTA)

The fund also reduced their shares of Vasta Platform Ltd, an edtech company in Brazil, by over 200 thousand shares or 5.3%. As a result, the company's Q4 2022 value was $16,095, down from $19,942 in Q3 2022.

PETROLEO BRASILEIRO SA PETRO (PBR)

Compass Group LLC also decreased their holdings of PETROLEO BRASILEIRO SA PETRO, a Brazilian oil and gas company, by over 150 thousand shares or 16.7%, resulting in a Q4 2022 value of $7,919, down from $11,049 in Q3 2022.

PROCAPS GROUP SA

The company also experienced a significant decrease in holdings of PROCAPS GROUP SA - reducing their shares by over 370 thousand or 55.6%. As a result, the company's Q4 2022 value was $2,833, down from $6,379 in Q3 2022.

Afya Ltd (AFYA)

Afya Ltd, an educational solutions provider in Brazil, experienced a decrease in holdings by over 227 thousand shares or 76.3%. As a result, the company's Q4 2022 value was $1,115, down from $4,046 in Q3 2022.

Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc (ARCO) and GLOBANT S A (GLOB)

Finally, Compass Group LLC reduced their holdings of Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc and GLOBANT S A to zero in Q4 2022. This represents a -100% change from their Q3 2022 holdings.

Conclusion

It's clear that Compass Group LLC has made some significant changes to their holdings in Q4 2022. While some companies experienced significant increases, others saw a decrease in shares. As investors, we should always keep an eye on the holdings of our chosen funds and perform our own due diligence before making any investment decisions. By staying informed, we can make the best choices for our portfolios.