The Colony Group LLC: A Q3 2022 vs. Q4 2022 13F Holdings Comparison

The Colony Group LLC recently filed their 13F form for Q3 2022 and Q4 2022, providing a snapshot of their holdings and any changes made during that period. As of the end of Q4 2022, the firm reported a total market value of $3.2 billion, up from $2.5 billion at the end of Q3 2022. In this blog post, we'll take a look at some of the biggest changes in the firm's holdings and what they might mean for investors.

One of the most significant changes in Colony Group's holdings was their increased investment in the iShares Trust Core MSCI Total Intl Stk E (IXUS) ETF. In Q3 2022, the firm held 3,836,888 shares of the fund, which increased to 4,123,037 shares by the end of Q4 2022. This represents a 22.1% increase in shares held and suggests that Colony Group believes there is significant upside potential for international stocks.

Another notable change was the firm's increased investment in Berkshire Hathaway Inc Class A (BRK-A). In Q3 2022, Colony Group held 405 shares of the company, which increased to 505 shares by the end of Q4 2022. This represents a 43.8% increase in shares held and suggests that the firm has confidence in Warren Buffett's ability to continue generating value for shareholders.

Colony Group also made significant changes to their holdings in Vanguard funds. The firm decreased their investment in the Vanguard High Dividend Yield (VYM) and Vanguard Dividend Appreciation (VIG) ETFs, while increasing their investment in the Vanguard Mid-Cap Value (VOE) and Vanguard Small Cap Growth (VBK) ETFs. This suggests that the firm may be shifting their focus to mid-cap and small-cap stocks, which are generally considered to have more growth potential than large-cap stocks.

In addition to these changes, Colony Group also made several investments in individual stocks during the period. The firm increased their investment in Microsoft Corp (MSFT) by 10.4%, Apple Inc (AAPL) by 2.6%, and JP Morgan Chase & Co (JPM) by a significant 56.2%. These are all well-established, blue-chip companies that are widely considered to be safe investments with reliable long-term growth potential.

It's worth noting that Colony Group also made some more speculative investments during the period. The firm increased their investment in iShares TR iBonds Dec 2024 Term (IBTE) by 593.3%, and in iShares TR iBonds Dec 2024 Term Muni Bd ETF (IBMM) by 9,247.2%. These investments suggest that the firm is willing to take on more risk in pursuit of potentially higher returns.

In conclusion, Colony Group's Q3 2022 vs. Q4 2022 13F filings provide interesting insights into the firm's investment strategy and priorities. By analyzing the changes in their holdings during the period, we can see that the firm is both making more speculative investments and shifting their focus to smaller-cap stocks. As always, investors should conduct their own analysis before making any investment decisions based on this information.