The Evolution of a Fund's Portfolio: Barrow Hanley Mewhinney & Strauss LLC Q3 2022 vs. Q4 2022

Investing is all about adaptability and change. Portfolios shift and adjust over time as new opportunities arise and market conditions fluctuate. Barrow Hanley Mewhinney & Strauss LLC, a Texas-based investment firm, recently released their Q3 2022 and Q4 2022 13F holdings comparison, revealing interesting changes within their portfolio. In this blog post, we will explore the notable changes in Barrow Hanley's holdings and what it could mean for the company's investment strategy.

Merck & Co Inc

Merck & Co Inc was one of Barrow Hanley's top holdings in both Q3 and Q4 of 2022. However, there were significant changes in the number of shares held by the company, with a decrease from 9,643,414 shares to 9,031,970 shares. On the other hand, the value of the shares increased from $830,491 in Q3 to $1,002,097 in Q4. The percentage change in holdings was 20.7%.

Air Products and Chemicals Inc

Air Products and Chemicals Inc, another top holding of Barrow Hanley, also saw significant changes in the number of shares and value of the shares. The investment firm held 3,404,056 shares in Q3, which decreased to 3,022,671 shares in Q4. However, the value of the shares increased from $792,226 in Q3 to $931,768 in Q4, resulting in a percentage change of 17.6%.

Wells Fargo & Co

Barrow Hanley's holdings in Wells Fargo & Co saw interesting changes in the number of shares held. The investment firm held 12,018,181 shares in Q3, which decreased to 11,590,586 shares in Q4. However, in the same period, the company also acquired 4,806 shares. The percentage change in holdings was -1%, while the percentage change in value was -1%.

DuPont de Nemours Inc

DuPont de Nemours Inc was another stock that saw a significant jump in percentage change in holdings. Barrow Hanley held 5,863,691 shares in Q3, which increased to 6,523,720 shares in Q4. The percentage change in holdings was 51.5%, and the percentage change in value was 51.5%.

Comcast Corp

Comcast Corp was also a prominent holding in Barrow Hanley's portfolio, with a total of 14,595,980 shares held in Q3. However, there was a significant increase in the number of shares held by the company in Q4, with 15,180,062 shares held. The percentage change in holdings was 4%. The value of the shares also increased from $428,100 in Q3 to $530,846 in Q4, resulting in a percentage change of 24%.

Aptiv PLC

Aptiv PLC was one of the few holdings that saw a triple-digit change in percentage change in holdings. Barrow Hanley held 2,407,860 shares in Q3 and acquired an additional 1,649,591 shares in Q4. The percentage change in holdings was 100.7%, while the percentage change in value was 100.7%.

Conclusion

Barrow Hanley Mewhinney & Strauss LLC's Q3 2022 and Q4 2022 13F holdings comparison reveals interesting insights into the shifting nature of portfolios. The investment firm's top holdings saw significant changes in the number of shares held and the value of the shares. While some holdings saw a decrease in the number of shares held, others saw an increase. The portfolio shifts could be a reflection of the company's investment strategy or simply based on market conditions. Nonetheless, it is essential to track these changes as they offer valuable insights into the investing world.