Verity Asset Management, Inc. recently filed their 13F report for the fourth quarter of 2022, which ended on 2022-12-31.
The 13F report details which stocks were in a guru’s equity portfolio at the end of the quarter, though investors should note that these filings are limited in scope, containing only a snapshot of long positions in U.S.-listed stocks and American depository receipts as of the quarter’s end. They are not required to include international holdings, short positions or other types of investments. Still, even this limited filing can provide valuable information.
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As of the latest 13F report, the guru’s equity portfolio contained 174 stocks valued at a total of $116.00Mil. The top holdings were VXUS(2.71%), VBR(2.46%), and IVV(2.32%).
According to GuruFocus data, these were Verity Asset Management, Inc.’s top five trades of the quarter.
Vanguard S&P 500 ETF
Verity Asset Management, Inc. reduced their investment in ARCA:VOO by 6,597 shares. The trade had a 2.24% impact on the equity portfolio. During the quarter, the stock traded for an average price of $351.8.
On 02/17/2023, Vanguard S&P 500 ETF traded for a price of $372.89 per share and a market cap of $279.89Bil. The stock has returned -5.80% over the past year.
There is insufficient data to calculate the stock’s financial strength and profitability ratings.
In terms of valuation, Vanguard S&P 500 ETF has a price-earnings ratio of 20.16 and a price-book ratio of 3.74.
Vanguard Small Cap Value ETF
During the quarter, Verity Asset Management, Inc. bought 15,886 shares of ARCA:VBR for a total holding of 18,008. The trade had a 2.17% impact on the equity portfolio. During the quarter, the stock traded for an average price of $158.21.
On 02/17/2023, Vanguard Small Cap Value ETF traded for a price of $173.12 per share and a market cap of $26.37Bil. The stock has returned 2.06% over the past year.
There is insufficient data to calculate the stock’s financial strength and profitability ratings.
In terms of valuation, Vanguard Small Cap Value ETF has a price-earnings ratio of 10.97 and a price-book ratio of 1.83.
Vanguard Value ETF
The guru established a new position worth 17,818 shares in ARCA:VTV, giving the stock a 2.15% weight in the equity portfolio. Shares traded for an average price of $136.83 during the quarter.
On 02/17/2023, Vanguard Value ETF traded for a price of $143.1 per share and a market cap of $104.69Bil. The stock has returned 1.71% over the past year.
There is insufficient data to calculate the stock’s financial strength and profitability ratings.
In terms of valuation, Vanguard Value ETF has a price-earnings ratio of 16.10 and a price-book ratio of 2.61.
Apple Inc
During the quarter, Verity Asset Management, Inc. bought 17,819 shares of NAS:AAPL for a total holding of 19,631. The trade had a 1.99% impact on the equity portfolio. During the quarter, the stock traded for an average price of $142.91.
On 02/17/2023, Apple Inc traded for a price of $151.7999 per share and a market cap of $2,401.77Bil. The stock has returned -9.61% over the past year.
GuruFocus gives the company a financial strength rating of 7 out of 10 and a profitability rating of 10 out of 10.
In terms of valuation, Apple Inc has a price-earnings ratio of 25.77, a price-book ratio of 42.40, a price-earnings-to-growth (PEG) ratio of 1.48, a EV-to-Ebitda ratio of 19.47 and a price-sales ratio of 6.33.
The price-to-GF Value ratio is 0.89, earning the stock a GF Value rank of 7.
iShares Core S&P 500 ETF
During the quarter, Verity Asset Management, Inc. bought 5,980 shares of ARCA:IVV for a total holding of 7,043. The trade had a 1.97% impact on the equity portfolio. During the quarter, the stock traded for an average price of $384.6.
On 02/17/2023, iShares Core S&P 500 ETF traded for a price of $407.43 per share and a market cap of $306.26Bil. The stock has returned -5.79% over the past year.
There is insufficient data to calculate the stock’s financial strength and profitability ratings.
In terms of valuation, iShares Core S&P 500 ETF has a price-earnings ratio of 20.15 and a price-book ratio of 3.74.
Please note, the numbers and facts quoted are as of the writing of this article and may not factor in the latest trading data or company announcements.
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