Baring International Investment Ltd: An Overview of Q1 2014 vs. Q2 2014 13F Holdings
Ava Hoppe | 2 May, 2023
When it comes to investing, tracking the holdings of major investment funds can provide valuable insights into industry trends and individual stock performance. One such fund is Baring International Investment Ltd, which recently released its Q1 2014 vs. Q2 2014 13F Holdings Comparison. In this article, we will take a closer look at the changes in holdings of this fund and what it means for the market.
In the first quarter of 2014, Baring International Investment Ltd held 29 different securities, with a total value of $830,705. By the second quarter, the fund had made some significant changes to its holdings. It sold off four securities entirely and bought into four new ones, resulting in a total of 30 securities held with a total value of $909,833.
One of the most notable changes was the significant increase in Baring International Investment Ltd's holdings of Mobile TeleSystems (MBT). In Q1 2014, the fund held 6,389,319 shares of the company, worth $111,749. By Q2 2014, this had decreased to 5,865,158 shares, but the value had increased to $115,778. This represents a modest increase of 3.6% in the value of the fund's holdings in MBT.
Another major change was the fund's purchase of new shares in Agrium Inc (AGU). In Q2 2014, the fund held 658,685 shares in AGU, with a total value of $60,390. Notably, Baring International Investment did not hold any shares in the company in Q1 2014. This significant investment in AGU indicates the fund's confidence in the company's future growth potential.
On the other hand, the fund also significantly reduced its holdings of Taiwan Semiconductor (TSM) from 3,722,495 shares in Q1 2014 to 2,707,795 shares in Q2 2014. This resulted in a decrease of 22.3% in the value of the fund's holdings in the company. Furthermore, EOG Resources (EOG), which had previously been a significant holding for the fund, saw a decrease of 43.5% in the value of the fund's holdings, dropping from $32,854 in Q1 2014 to $18,560 in Q2 2014.
Other notable changes in Baring International Investment's holdings include an increase in holdings of Monsanto Co (MON) by 78.1%, an increase in holdings of First Majestic Silver Corp (FR.TO) by 16.3%, and a decrease in holdings of Deere & Company (DE) by 0.3%.
In conclusion, Baring International Investment Ltd's Q1 2014 vs. Q2 2014 13F Holdings Comparison provides valuable insights into changes in the fund's investment strategy and preferences. The significant investment in AGU indicates the fund's confidence in the company's future growth potential, while the reduction in holdings of TSM and EOG suggests that the fund may be adjusting its portfolio to better balance risk and reward. As always, investors should conduct their research and due diligence before making any investment decisions.
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