Rocaton Investment Advisors' Q2 2018 vs Q3 2018 13F Holdings: Major Shifts in Portfolio

Investment advisers have the difficult task of keeping their clients' portfolios diversified and profitable, but this often requires them to make difficult decisions about which assets to sell and which to buy. The latest data from Rocaton Investment Advisors' Q2 2018 vs Q3 2018 13F Holdings report shows that they have been making some big changes to their holdings, shifting away from certain assets and investing more heavily in others.

One of the key changes in Rocaton's portfolio is the 7.2% increase in their holdings of iShares Core S&P 500 ETF (IVV). Although they maintained the same number of shares as in Q2, the value of their holdings increased by over $1,800,000. This suggests that Rocaton believes this ETF is a sound investment, with the potential to generate strong returns in the future.

In contrast, Rocaton has significantly reduced its holdings of Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (VTI), with a 1.1% decrease in the number of shares held, and a negligible increase in the value of their holdings. This suggests that they may be less optimistic about the potential of this ETF in the current market.

Another interesting shift in Rocaton's portfolio is the increase in their holdings of iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF (IEFA). This ETF saw a 5.5% increase in shares held, and an increase in the value of Rocaton's holdings of nearly $170,000. This suggests that they believe there may be more opportunities for growth in international markets.

However, perhaps the most significant changes in Rocaton's portfolio are in their holdings of two specific assets: Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF (BIV) and Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF (VWO). In Q3 2018, Rocaton sold all 143,654 shares of BIV that they held in Q2. This represents a complete shift away from investment in this asset, which had a value of over $11 million in Q2. This suggests that they may have lost faith in the potential of this asset to generate returns for their clients.

Similarly, Rocaton sold all 201,140 shares of VWO that they held in Q2. This represents a complete change in strategy, given that VWO had a value of over $8 million in the previous quarter. This suggests that Rocaton may no longer see emerging market equities as a fruitful area for investment.

In conclusion, Rocaton Investment Advisors' Q2 2018 vs Q3 2018 13F Holdings report reveals some major shifts in their portfolio. While they have increased their investment in IVV and IEFA, they have reduced their holdings of VTI and sold off all of their holdings of BIV and VWO. Only time will tell whether these changes will pay off in terms of generating returns for Rocaton's clients, but it is clear that they are not afraid of taking bold steps to diversify and optimize their portfolios.