The Success Story of Successful Portfolios LLC: A Look at Q3 2022 vs. Q4 2022 Holdings

As an investor, it is essential to keep track of the performance of the companies you invest in. The 13F filings by institutional investors provide an insight into the holdings of the company, and the changes made to them over time. In this blog post, we will take a closer look at the Q3 2022 vs. Q4 2022 13F holdings comparison of Successful Portfolios LLC.

Successful Portfolios LLC is an institutional investment manager that primarily invests in exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and mutual funds. The portfolio managers at Successful Portfolios LLC use quantitative analysis to manage their portfolios actively. This approach provides them with the flexibility to take advantage of market opportunities and adjust their portfolios based on changing market conditions.

Let's take a look at the top holdings of Successful Portfolios LLC in Q3 2022 and Q4 2022.

In Q3 2022, the top holdings of Successful Portfolios LLC were SPDR S&P 500 ETF TR (SPY), SCHWAB STRATEGIC TR (SCHO), SCHWAB STRATEGIC TR (SCHB), MICROSOFT CORP (MSFT), and APPLE INC (AAPL). These holdings accounted for 12.8%, 10.5%, 8.2%, 5.7%, and 5.2% of the portfolio, respectively. Collectively, the top ten holdings accounted for 51.9% of the portfolio.

In Q4 2022, the top holdings of Successful Portfolios LLC were SPDR S&P 500 ETF TR (SPY), SCHWAB STRATEGIC TR (SCHO), SCHWAB STRATEGIC TR (SCHB), MICROSOFT CORP (MSFT), and APPLE INC (AAPL). These holdings accounted for 12.2%, 9.8%, 8.9%, 5.3%, and 4.8% of the portfolio, respectively.

The most significant change in the portfolio was in the holdings of VANGUARD SCOTTSDALE FDS (VGSH). In Q3 2022, Successful Portfolios LLC held 21,962 shares, with a value of $1.3 million. In Q4 2022, the number of shares increased to 34,551, with a value of $2.0 million. This represents an increase of 57.4%, making it the biggest change in the portfolio.

Another notable change was in the holdings of ISHARES TR (GOVT). In Q3 2022, Successful Portfolios LLC held 98,047 shares, with a value of $2.2 million. In Q4 2022, the number of shares decreased significantly to 41,327, with a value of $939,000. This represents a decrease of 57.9%.

Successful Portfolios LLC also increased its holdings in SCHWAB STRATEGIC TR (SCHB) and ISHARES TR (IVV) by 16.3% and 29.4%, respectively. The portfolio managers also decreased their holdings in ISHARES TR (GOOGL) and AMAZON COM INC (AMZN) by 8.6% and 20.7%, respectively.

In conclusion, Successful Portfolios LLC made some significant changes to its holdings in Q3 2022 vs. Q4 2022, with an increased focus on VANGUARD SCOTTSDALE FDS (VGSH). The portfolio managers at Successful Portfolios LLC are always looking for ways to improve the portfolio's performance, and these changes reflect that commitment. As an investor, it is essential to stay informed about the holdings of institutional investors like Successful Portfolios LLC to make informed investment decisions.