Top 50 Stocks that Nicholas Company, Inc. is Holding in Q4 2022 vs. Q1 2023: A Detailed Comparison

Nicholas Company, Inc. is a well-known investment firm that files its quarterly 13F, indicating their current holdings and recent changes. The 13F report is considered a valuable tool for investors and traders who want to keep track of the investment strategies of major institutional investors.

As per the Q4 2022 vs. Q1 2023 13F filings made by the Nicholas Company, Inc., it is holding a total of 50 stocks. In this blog post, we will take a detailed look at the notable changes in Nicholas Company, Inc.'s holdings and identify the top picks as well as the ones to watch.

Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) holds the top position in holdings with Microsoft shares accounting for approximately 13.3% of the overall portfolio. However, there was a reduction of 6% in shares of Microsoft Corporation from Q4 2022 to Q1 2023.

Alphabet Inc. Class C (GOOG) was the second most weighted stock held by Nicholas Company, Inc. In Q1 2023, stock on Alphabet Inc. had a 26.8% change in holdings, making it the most notable increase in holdings for Nicholas Company, Inc. The shares accounted for approximately 10.1% of the overall portfolio.

Apple Inc. (AAPL) was another top pick for Nicholas Company, Inc. and the shares accounted for approximately 8% of the overall portfolio. The firm reduced its holdings in Apple Inc. by 8.09 percent from Q4 2022 to Q1 2023.

The review of the holdings showed that the healthcare and technology sectors were the top picks for Nicholas Company, Inc. with almost 40% of the portfolio composed of technology companies. Some tech stocks that gained in importance during Q1 2023 include Palo Alto Networks (PANW), Salesforce Inc. (CRM), and Synopsys Inc. (SNPS). Meanwhile, Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (TMO), which belongs to the healthcare sector, held the same shares as in Q4 2022.

On the other hand, the industrial and consumer staple sectors showed a decrease in the firm's holdings. Some of the positions that were reduced include The Home Depot Inc. (HD) and CostCo Wholesale Corporation (COST).

In conclusion, the 13F holdings comparison of Nicholas Company, Inc. showed a mix of gains and losses across various sectors. It's important to note that a 13F only represents a snapshot of a single point in time, so it is not possible to infer the long-term investment strategy of this institutional investor from this data alone. However, investors and traders can use this information to identify opportunities and risks in the market.