Longview Partners 13F Holdings Comparison: Q3 2022 vs Q4 2022

As the U.S. economy continues to rebound from the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic, investors have been keeping a close eye on the stock market. One of the many ways they do so is by analyzing the 13F filings of fund managers, which provide a snapshot of their portfolio holdings.

This article takes a closer look at the Q3 2022 and Q4 2022 13F filings of Longview Partners (Guernsey) LTD. We will explore the changes in their holdings and what they may suggest about the market as a whole.

First, let's examine some of the top holdings of Longview Partners:

- TJX Companies Inc: Longview Partners reduced their holdings of TJX in Q4 2022, from 7,724,407 shares to 7,636,707 shares, a decrease of 1.13%. However, the value of their holdings increased from $479,840,000 to $607,881,000, a 26.7% increase.

- HCA Healthcare Inc: Longview Partners reduced their holdings of HCA Healthcare Inc in Q4 2022, from 2,556,853 shares to 2,526,163 shares, a decrease of 1.2%. However, the value of their holdings increased from $469,924,000 to $606,178,000, a 29% increase.

- State Street Corporation: Longview Partners reduced their holdings of State Street Corporation in Q4 2022, from 7,757,324 shares to 7,675,724 shares, a decrease of 1.05%. However, the value of their holdings increased from $471,723,000 to $595,405,000, a 26.2% increase.

- Oracle Corporation: Longview Partners reduced their holdings of Oracle Corporation in Q4 2022, from 7,224,196 shares to 7,141,196 shares, a decrease of 1.15%. However, the value of their holdings increased from $441,182,000 to $583,721,000, a 32.3% increase.

Overall, it's clear that Longview Partners reduced its holdings in some companies in Q4 2022, while increasing their holdings in others. Despite these changes, the value of their holdings increased significantly, suggesting a positive outlook for the stock market.

However, it's worth noting that some of their holdings experienced significant decreases in value, such as Grainger W W Inc, which saw a decrease of 76%. Additionally, Fidelity Natl Information Sv had a decrease of 100%, meaning that Longview Partners sold their entire holding in the company.

In contrast, some of their holdings experienced significant increases in value, such as Medtronic PLC, which saw an increase of 31.2%. US Foods Hldg Corp and Henry Schein Inc also saw significant increases in value, with 27.3% and 20.1% respectively.

It's important to remember that the 13F filings of fund managers represent a snapshot of their holdings at a specific time, and that these holdings can change rapidly. However, analyzing these filings can provide valuable insights into the market and the strategies of successful investors.

In conclusion, Longview Partners has made some strategic changes to their holdings in Q4 2022, reducing their holdings in some companies while increasing their holdings in others. Despite these changes, the value of their holdings increased significantly, suggesting optimism for the stock market as a whole.