Semper Augustus Investments Group LLC Changes in Holdings for Q3 and Q4 2022

The Semper Augustus Investments Group LLC, a hedge fund based in the United States, released its Q4 13F filing, which shows the fund's holdings as of the end of December 2022. The filing, submitted to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), reveals the fund's total assets under management (AUM) and the stocks that make up the fund's portfolio.

According to the filing, the Semper Augustus Investments Group LLC increased its stake in some firms while reducing its holdings in others. The Q4 13F shows the fund's holdings for Q4 2022 as well as the Q3 2022 holdings for comparison purposes.

Here is a summary of the changes in holdings for some of the significant stocks in the fund's portfolio:

BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC DEL (BRK-B)

The hedge fund increased its holdings in BRK-B by 1,021 shares, representing a 0.45% increase from the previous quarter. The value of the holdings also went up by 16.2% to $70,740,000.

NEWMONT CORP (NEM)

Semper Augustus Investments Group LLC increased its holdings in NEM by 29,612 shares, representing a 6.9% increase from the previous quarter. The value of the holdings also went up by 20.1% to $21,525,000.

VALERO ENERGY CORP (VLO)

The fund increased its holdings in VLO by 1,028 shares, representing a 0.84% increase from the previous quarter. The value of the holdings also went up by 17.7% to $15,316,000.

DISNEY WALT CO (DIS)

Semper Augustus Investments Group LLC increased its holdings in DIS by 45,743 shares, representing a 67.84% increase from the previous quarter. The value of the holdings also increased significantly by 54.6% to $9,826,000.

ALLEGHANY CORP MD

The hedge fund completely sold out of Allegany Corp MD, selling all of its 11,065 shares in the company for $0.

Conclusion

The Q4 13F filing by Semper Augustus Investments Group LLC provides an insight into the fund's strategy and performance for the final months of 2022. The changes in the fund's holdings for some of the significant stocks show that the fund managers are continually assessing the market and making adjustments to their portfolio.

It's essential to understand that 13F filings represent holdings as of a specific date and are not reflective of the fund's current portfolio. The filing also does not include cash and other assets held by the fund. Nonetheless, the data provides valuable information regarding the fund's investment strategy and should be considered when making investing decisions.