Portfolio Update: Mather Group, LLC. Q3 2022 vs. Q4 2022

The Mather Group, LLC. has recently released a portfolio update comparing their 13F holdings in Q3 2022 and Q4 2022. The report highlighted their changes in holdings across various funds, including SCHWAB STRATEGIC TR, VANGUARD INTL EQUITY INDEX F, and ISHARES TR. In this article, we will dive deeper into the report and analyze the reasons behind these changes.

SCHWAB STRATEGIC TR

The report shows that Mather Group increased its holdings in SCHWAB STRATEGIC TR between Q3 and Q4 2022. In Q3, the total shares held by the group were 7,160,541, which increased to 7,959,092 in Q4. The value of shares held also increased from $418,964 to $525,459. This indicates that Mather Group has a positive outlook on SCHWAB STRATEGIC TR's future prospects.

SCHWAB STRATEGIC TR provides ultra-low-cost exposure to US large-cap, mid-cap, and small-cap stocks. Mather Group's decision to increase its holdings in the fund could stem from the belief that the US market will continue to grow and outperform other regions, and SCHWAB STRATEGIC TR offers a cost-effective way to ride that wave.

VANGUARD INTL EQUITY INDEX F

VANGUARD INTL EQUITY INDEX F is another fund where Mather Group increased its holdings between Q3 2022 and Q4 2022. In Q3, the group held 6,990,106 shares, which decreased to 6,731,130 in Q4. At the same time, the value of shares held increased from $322,637 to $373,173.

The decrease in shares held can be attributed to profit-taking or a shift towards other international funds. Despite the reduction in shares held, the increase in value indicates that the fund performed well during this period.

ISHARES TR

Mather Group's portfolio update highlights several ISHARES TR funds, with both positive and negative changes in holdings. The group increased its holdings in FALN, an ETF that tracks the performance of US dollar-denominated emerging market debt. The total number of shares held increased from 4,261,312 in Q3 to 5,023,785 in Q4, and the value of shares held increased from $101,845 to $123,635.

Mather Group also increased its holdings in IAGG, an ETF that tracks the performance of global investment-grade bonds. The total number of shares held increased from 1,388,416 in Q3 to 1,483,429 in Q4. The value of shares held also increased from $67,095 to $70,537.

On the other hand, Mather Group decreased its holdings in IWF, an ETF that tracks the performance of US large-cap growth stocks. The total number of shares held decreased from 77,155 in Q3 to 72,605 in Q4, and the value of shares held decreased from $16,233 to $15,554.

Conclusion

The Mather Group, LLC.'s portfolio update gives us a glimpse into the firm's investment strategy. It is worth noting that the group increased its holdings in funds that provide exposure to the US market and emerging economies. This suggests that the group might have a bullish outlook on these regions.

On the other hand, the group decreased its holdings in a US large-cap growth fund, indicating that it might not be optimistic about the prospects of this section of the market. It is also worth emphasizing that the changes in holdings could be influenced by various factors, such as market movements, investor sentiment, risk assessments, and future prospects.