Lsv Asset Management Q3 2022 vs. Q4 2022 13F Holdings Comparison

The third quarter of 2022 has come to a close, and analysts are beginning to pore over the data to see how asset managers fared. Lsv Asset Management, a Chicago-based investment firm with over $135 billion in assets under management, recently released data for its 13F holdings for Q3 2022, and it makes for interesting reading.

Merck & Co Inc sees a significant decrease in shares, with Pfizer following not far behind, while Cisco Systems Inc and Comcast Corp have seen a significant increase in shares. How do these changes in holdings affect Lsv Asset Management? Let's take a closer look.

Merck & Co Inc and Pfizer Inc see significant decreases in shares

Merck & Co Inc, a multinational pharmaceutical company, saw a 12.6% decrease in shares held by Lsv Asset Management, dropping from 11,341,795 shares in Q3 2022 to 9,915,920 shares in Q4 2022. The value of these shares decreased from $976,755 to $1,100,171, which represents a loss of 12.6%.

Pfizer Inc, another pharmaceutical company, experienced a decrease in shares held by Lsv Asset Management for Q4 2022. The investment giant held 19,132,145 shares in Q3 2022, but this decreased by 6.6% to 17,873,818 shares in Q4 2022. The value of these shares also decreased from $837,223 to $915,854.

Cisco Systems Inc and Comcast Corp see a significant increase in shares

On the other hand, Lsv Asset Management increased its holdings in two large communication companies: Cisco Systems Inc and Comcast Corp. Cisco Systems Inc, the multinational technology company, had a 30.2% increase in shares for Q4 2022, rising from 8,418,706 shares in Q3 2022 to 10,960,577 shares. The value of these shares jumped from $336,748 to $522,162, a 55.1% increase.

Comcast Corp, one of the largest media conglomerates in the world, saw an enormous jump in shares held by Lsv Asset Management, rising from 6,214,317 shares in Q3 2022 to 11,959,260 shares in Q4 2022 with a rise of 92.3%. The value of these shares also increased from $182,266 to $418,215, a 129.5% increase.

Conclusion

Overall, it's clear that Lsv Asset Management made some significant changes to its 13F holdings between Q3 2022 and Q4 2022. While some of its holdings decreased, other companies, such as Cisco Systems Inc and Comcast Corp, received significant boosts.

It's always fascinating to see how investment firms pivot and adjust their holdings based on market trends and other factors. Lsv Asset Management's recent moves will undoubtedly be of interest to keen observers of the financial markets.