Willow Creek Wealth Management Inc. Q4 2022 vs. Q1 2023: A Closer Look at 13F Holdings

Institutional investors managing more than $100 million in qualifying assets are required to disclose their equity holdings quarterly through filings called 13F reports. These reports provide insights into the investment strategies of institutional investors and which stocks they are buying or selling.

In this article, we'll take a closer look at the Q4 2022 and Q1 2023 13F holdings of Willow Creek Wealth Management Inc. and analyze the changes in their holdings over the two quarters.

Stocks Added to Willow Creek's Portfolio

Willow Creek added several new stocks to their portfolio in Q1 2023. One notable addition was Apple Inc. (AAPL) with 59,194 shares valued at $9,876,000. This was a significant increase from the previous quarter when the company had no shares of Apple Inc. in its portfolio. Another noteworthy addition was the IT company, Fastly Inc. (FSLY), with 202,000 shares valued at $3,587,000.

Stocks Sold by Willow Creek

Willow Creek reduced its positions in some of the stocks it held in Q4 2022. Among the notable positions sold were the shares of Berkshire W R Corp. (WRB), Cisco Systems Inc. (CSCO), and Johns & Johnson (JNJ). The company sold 21,920 shares of Berkshire W R Corp. valued at $1,364,000, 101,533 shares of Cisco Systems Inc. valued at $5,319,000, and 3,925 shares of Johns & Johnson valued at $397,000.

Stocks that Experienced the Biggest Percentage Change

Dimensional ETF Trust (DFUS) experienced the biggest percentage increase in Willow Creek's portfolio, with a 23.9% increase from Q4 2022 to Q1 2023. The company added 55,450 shares valued at $3,552,000. In contrast, the company reduced its position in Dimensional ETF Trust (DFUV) by 1%, selling 11,722 shares valued at $3,986,000.

Final Thoughts

While 13F filings provide an interesting glimpse into institutional investors' stock-buying strategies, it is worth noting that these reports are delayed and represent the state of their portfolios as of a certain date in the past. For investors looking to emulate Willow Creek's portfolio, it's advisable to conduct further research and make sure their investment goals align with the investment strategies employed by the firm.