Wiley Bros. Aintree Capital, LLC Q4 2022 vs. Q1 2023 13F Holdings Comparison

Investing in the stock market can be a rollercoaster ride. Investors must be alert and invest in a diversified portfolio of stocks to minimize the risks. Changes in holdings of a fund can provide a glimpse into its investment strategy and insights into the market trends. In this post, we will analyze the changes in holdings of Wiley Bros. Aintree Capital, LLC, comparing its 13F holdings in Q4 2022 with Q1 2023.

Let's dive into the numbers and analyze the changes in the top holdings of the fund.

ISHARES TR: IJH and IJR

The largest holdings of Wiley Bros. Aintree Capital, LLC, in both quarters, were ISHARES TR IJH and IJR. ISHARES TR IJH, an ETF tracking the S&P Mid-Cap 400 Index, saw a negligible increase of 0.2% in shareholding from 53,365 in Q4 2022 to 53,466 in Q1 2023. The value of the shares increased by 3.6%, from $12,908 in Q4 2022 to $13,375 in Q1 2023.

ISHARES TR IJR, an ETF tracking the S&P Small-Cap 600, saw a marginal decrease of 0.2% in the number of shares held, from 137,569 in Q4 2022 to 137,296 in Q1 2023. However, the shares' value showed an increase of 1.6%, from $13,019 in Q4 2022 to $13,226 in Q1 2023.

CAPITAL GROUP DIVIDEND VALUE and CAPITAL GROUP GROWTH ETF

The next two highest holdings of Wiley Bros. Aintree Capital, LLC, in Q4 2022, were CAPITAL GROUP DIVIDEND VALUE (CGDV) and CAPITAL GROUP GROWTH ETF (CGGR). The quarter-on-quarter comparison shows a 7.5% increase in the shares held and 19.1% increase in the shares value for CGDV, reflecting the fund's focus on dividend-paying companies. For CGGR, there was an increase of 14.1% in the number of shares and 14.3% in value.

APPLE INC

A surprise decrease was in Wiley Bros. Aintree Capital, LLC's holding in APPLE INC (AAPL) in Q1 2023. While the number of shares held in AAPL decreased by 3.7%, from 62,348 in Q4 2022 to 60,623 in Q1 2023, the shares' value increased by 23.4%, from $8,100 in Q4 2022 to $9,996 in Q1 2023. The decrease in the number of shares held in AAPL could indicate a short-term shift in the fund's investment strategy.

FIDELITY COVINGTON TRUST: FBCG and FBCV

Wiley Bros. Aintree Capital, LLC's stake in FIDELITY COVINGTON TRUST ETFs - FBCG and FBCV - showed a significant increase over the quarter. The shares in FBCG increased by 1% while the value increased by 22.5%. For FBCV, the shares' number increased by 1.1% while the value increased by 5.5%.

VANGUARD INTL EQUITY INDEX F: VEU

The fund also increased its position in VANGUARD INTL EQUITY INDEX F (VEU), with an 8.2% increase in the number of shares held and a 12% increase in the shares' value.

Conclusion

Wiley Bros. Aintree Capital, LLC's Q4 2022 versus Q1 2023 13F holding comparison indicates that the fund has diversified its holdings for growth and value options. The increase in shares held and value for dividend-paying stocks, strong ETFs like CGGR, and tech giant Apple Inc. is indicative of the fund's balanced investment strategy. The quarter-on-quarter increase in VEU, an international ETF, is also an indicator of the fund's outlook on the growth of the international market.

It's always wise to analyze the quarterly changes in the fund's holdings, providing an opportunity to reassess and rebalance your investment portfolio accordingly.