Fluent Financial, LLC Q3 2023 vs. Q4 2023 13F Holdings Comparison

Investment management and advisory firm Fluent Financial, LLC has released its Q3 2023 and Q4 2023 13F holdings comparison. The report reveals significant changes in holdings for various companies within the fund's portfolio. Let's dive into the details and explore the notable fluctuations in holdings for these companies.

SPDR S&P 500 ETF TR (SPY)

Q3 2023: 77,482 shares

Q4 2023: 57,670 shares

Q3 2023 Value: $33,121,000

Q4 2023 Value: $27,410,000

Change: -17.2%

The holdings of SPDR S&P 500 ETF TR, a popular exchange-traded fund (ETF) that tracks the performance of the S&P 500 index, decreased by 17.2% from Q3 to Q4 2023. This change could be attributed to various factors, including market conditions and Fluent Financial's investment strategy.

VANGUARD WORLD FD (EDV)

Q3 2023: 95,266 shares

Q4 2023: 155,138 shares

Q3 2023 Value: $6,671,000

Q4 2023 Value: $12,570,000

Change: 88.4%

Fluent Financial significantly increased its holdings in Vanguard World FD, a Vanguard fund that focuses on long-term U.S. government bonds. The change indicates a bullish outlook on bonds, possibly influenced by expectations of lower interest rates or a desire for more fixed-income investments.

ISHARES TR (IWM)

Q3 2023: 50,062 shares

Q4 2023: 35,977 shares

Q3 2023 Value: $8,847,000

Q4 2023 Value: $7,220,000

Change: -18.4%

The fund reduced its holdings in iShares TR, an ETF that aims to track the Russell 2000 Index, which represents small-cap U.S. stocks. The decline in holdings may suggest a shift in strategy or a reallocation of assets within the fund.

INVESCO QQQ TR (QQQ)

Q3 2023: 19,389 shares

Q4 2023: 13,681 shares

Q3 2023 Value: $6,946,000

Q4 2023 Value: $5,602,000

Change: -19.3%

Fluent Financial also decreased its holdings in Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ), an ETF that tracks the Nasdaq-100 Index. The decline aligns with the reduction in holdings for other ETFs in the portfolio, indicating a potential shift in the fund's overall strategy.

AMAZON COM INC (AMZN)

Q3 2023: 40,829 shares

Q4 2023: 36,637 shares

Q3 2023 Value: $5,190,000

Q4 2023 Value: $5,566,000

Change: 7.3%

The fund slightly increased its holdings in Amazon, one of the world's leading e-commerce and cloud computing companies. This minor increase in holdings could reflect Fluent Financial's confidence in Amazon's growth potential and its position as a market leader.

These are just a few examples of the changes in Fluent Financial, LLC's Q3 2023 vs. Q4 2023 13F holdings. The full report includes further details on other companies and their holdings. It is important to note that 13F filings, required by institutional investment managers, provide transparency and insight into the investment decisions of these firms.

Disclaimer: The information provided in this article is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any securities. Please consult with a qualified financial advisor before making any investment decisions.