Wela Strategies, 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 45 stocks valued at a total of $178.00Mil. The top holdings were IVV(26.65%), SPTI(11.64%), and LQD(10.17%).
According to GuruFocus data, these were Wela Strategies, Inc.’s top five trades of the quarter.
iShares Core S&P 500 ETF
During the quarter, Wela Strategies, Inc. bought 14,102 shares of ARCA:IVV for a total holding of 121,371. The trade had a 3.42% impact on the equity portfolio. During the quarter, the stock traded for an average price of $397.41.
On 01/05/2023, iShares Core S&P 500 ETF traded for a price of $381.581 per share and a market cap of $287.48Bil. The stock has returned -17.56% 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 20.01 and a price-book ratio of 3.78.
iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF
Wela Strategies, Inc. reduced their investment in BATS:IEFA by 76,645 shares. The trade had a 2.65% impact on the equity portfolio. During the quarter, the stock traded for an average price of $58.8.
On 01/05/2023, iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF traded for a price of $62.3302 per share and a market cap of $89.66Bil. The stock has returned -14.68% over the past year.
There is insufficient data to calculate the stock’s financial strength and profitability ratings.
In terms of valuation, iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF has a price-earnings ratio of 12.55 and a price-book ratio of 1.53.
iShares iBoxx USD Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF
During the quarter, Wela Strategies, Inc. bought 30,365 shares of ARCA:LQD for a total holding of 173,126. The trade had a 2.11% impact on the equity portfolio. During the quarter, the stock traded for an average price of $109.93.
On 01/05/2023, iShares iBoxx USD Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF traded for a price of $106.76 per share and a market cap of $35.74Bil. The stock has returned -15.60% over the past year.
There is insufficient data to calculate the stock’s financial strength and profitability ratings.
Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF
Wela Strategies, Inc. reduced their investment in ARCA:VWO by 48,522 shares. The trade had a 1.19% impact on the equity portfolio. During the quarter, the stock traded for an average price of $40.14.
On 01/05/2023, Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF traded for a price of $40.255 per share and a market cap of $70.28Bil. The stock has returned -14.37% over the past year.
There is insufficient data to calculate the stock’s financial strength and profitability ratings.
In terms of valuation, Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF has a price-earnings ratio of 11.35 and a price-book ratio of 1.68.
Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF
The guru sold out of their 17,649-share investment in NAS:VYMI. Previously, the stock had a 0.61% weight in the equity portfolio. Shares traded for an average price of $57.12 during the quarter.
On 01/05/2023, Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF traded for a price of $60.195 per share and a market cap of $5.04Bil. The stock has returned -7.19% over the past year.
There is insufficient data to calculate the stock’s financial strength and profitability ratings.
In terms of valuation, Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF has a price-earnings ratio of 8.80 and a price-book ratio of 1.13.
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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