Gibson Capital, LLC Q4 2022 vs. Q1 2023 13F Holdings Comparison

As we enter the year 2023, many investors are reflecting on the changes that occurred in their portfolios in the last quarter. One such company that we're going to dig into is Gibson Capital, LLC. This article discusses Gibson Capital's holdings' differences between the quarters ending December 2022 and March 2023. In the fourth quarter of 2022, Gibson Capital had holdings in 44 securities, which included primarily US companies, ETFs, and trusts. The top holdings in the fund were Vanguard Index Funds (ticker symbol: VTI), Vanguard Index Funds (VNQ), and Vanguard Special Portfolios Index Funds (VIG). In contrast, by the end of the first quarter of 2023, Gibson Capital increased its holdings to 50 different securities. In this article, we'll delve into the reasons behind Gibson Capital's changes in holdings, and the impact it could have on investors. What is 13F Holding, and why is it important? 13F Holding is a report filed by institutional investment managers with $100 million or more in assets under management at the end of the calendar quarter. These managers must file the report within 45 days of the end of the calendar quarter. The 13F report indicates which securities the institution owns, how many shares they own, their value, and the percentage change from the previous quarter. The 13F report can give you insight into the investment strategy of a particular institution, such as what kinds of securities the institution prefers, and how the value of those securities changes over time. Therefore, it's a useful report that investors can use to determine whether to invest or to continue investing in the institution. Gibson Capital LLC's 13F Holding Comparison In the fourth quarter of 2022, Gibson held stock positions in Vanguard Index Funds' top three components and was the largest holding in the fund. VTI was the top component, with 958090 shares worth $183177, followed by VNQ, representing 1037595 shares worth $85580, and VIG, with 85018 shares worth $51200. By Q1 of 2023, Gibson had increased its holdings in VTI and VNQ and still had a significant stake in VIG. VTI saw a 5.4% increase to 1009187 shares worth $205975, while VNQ had a 7.9% increase to 1119498 shares worth $92962. On the other hand, despite maintaining its position in VIG, Gibson witnessed a modest increase of 1.4% to 85017 shares worth $13093. Another company that saw an increase in holdings was Dimensional ETF Trusts (DFAT) in Q4 of 2022, with 104099 shares worth $4575. However, we see a slight decrease of 1.5% to 102008 shares worth $4539 by Q1 2023. Additionally, we see American Century ETF Trust's position decrease in AVDV, with 26670 shares worth $1476, a 15.7% reduction in shares worth $1244. Gibson Capital LLC also increased its shares in Apple Inc. (AAPL) and Amazon.com Inc. (AMZN) significantly. The fund had 7376 shares worth $958 of AAPL in Q4 2022 but increased to 7424 shares worth $1224 in Q1 2023, a 27.7% increase in value. Furthermore, by the end of the first quarter of 2023, Gibson Capital had 2912 shares of AMZN worth $300. However, the increase in shares and value was 100% as there were no shares in Q4 of 2022. Gibson Capital LLC concluded Q4 of 2022 with a total portfolio value of $198732, while Q1 2023 ended with a total value of $222624, indicating an 11.9% increase between the two quarters. Furthermore, the fund's accumulated shares in Q1 2023 stood at 3530357 worth $222624, compared to 3385290 shares worth $198732 by the end of Q4 of 2022. Conclusion The 13F report provides insights into institutional investment managers' equity holdings, which can be useful for investors looking for ideas on where to invest. Gibson Capital LLC increased its holdings by six securities in Q1 2023, with Vanguard Index Funds still dominating the positions. Additionally, we see a significant increase in AAPL and AMZN's shares and value. Although the report is fifty days old, it provides a glimpse of the funds' portfolio and overall investment strategy. Ensure you use this as one of the many sources you use to determine your investment moves.