Capstone Investment Advisors, LLC Q3 2022 vs. Q4 2022 13F Holdings Comparison

Investing is an ever-evolving game, and staying on top of the latest trends and changes is crucial to success. One way to do this is by analyzing a fund's holdings, and in this case, we can take a closer look at Capstone Investment Advisors, LLC's Q3 2022 vs. Q4 2022 13F Holdings comparison.

This comparison outlines the changes in holdings, including the number of shares held, the value of those shares, and the percentage of change. Let's dive deeper into the individual holdings and explore what these changes could mean for the fund.

First, we notice that the fund decreased its put option holding in ISHARES TR (IWM) by 41.4% and decreased its put option holding in INVESCO QQQ TR (QQQ) by 44.1%, while also decreasing its call option holding in QQQ by 12.9%. Another put option holding that decreased was in ISHARES TR (EFA), dropping by 32.8%. On the other hand, the fund increased its call option holding in SPDR S&P 500 ETF TR (SPY) by 228% and increased its holding in EXXON MOBIL CORP (XOM) by 19.7%.

Looking specifically at individual company holdings, we can see that some increased while others decreased. For example, Apple Inc (AAPL) had a call option holding increase by 114.2% and a put option holding decrease by 35.5%. However, Amazon Com Inc (AMZN) had a put option holding decrease by 74.5%, while its holding decreased by 52.1%.

One notable change is the fund's increase in holdings in Palo Alto Networks Inc, with a 70.5% increase in its holding and a 12.6% decrease in the value of the shares. It will be interesting to see how this position fares in the coming months and whether the fund will continue to increase its holdings.

Overall, this comparison highlights the importance of monitoring holdings in a fund and understanding their significance in the market. By analyzing the changes in holdings, investors can gain insights into market trends and adjust their portfolios accordingly.