Whitcomb & Hess, 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 36 stocks valued at a total of $251.00Mil. The top holdings were SPYV(14.42%), VEA(12.08%), and SPYG(7.95%).
According to GuruFocus data, these were Whitcomb & Hess, Inc.’s top five trades of the quarter.
SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 Growth ETF
During the quarter, Whitcomb & Hess, Inc. bought 42,886 shares of ARCA:SPYG for a total holding of 393,267. The trade had a 0.87% impact on the equity portfolio. During the quarter, the stock traded for an average price of $51.91.
On 01/21/2023, SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 Growth ETF traded for a price of $52.15 per share and a market cap of $14.14Bil. The stock has returned -19.66% over the past year.
There is insufficient data to calculate the stock’s financial strength and profitability ratings.
In terms of valuation, SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 Growth ETF has a price-earnings ratio of 20.50 and a price-book ratio of 6.22.
Vanguard Intermediate-Term Government Bond ETF
The guru established a new position worth 34,115 shares in NAS:VGIT, giving the stock a 0.8% weight in the equity portfolio. Shares traded for an average price of $58.24 during the quarter.
On 01/21/2023, Vanguard Intermediate-Term Government Bond ETF traded for a price of $59.9 per share and a market cap of $13.76Bil. The stock has returned -6.78% over the past year.
There is insufficient data to calculate the stock’s financial strength and profitability ratings.
Vanguard Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF
Whitcomb & Hess, Inc. reduced their investment in NAS:VMBS by 31,330 shares. The trade had a 0.64% impact on the equity portfolio. During the quarter, the stock traded for an average price of $45.07.
On 01/21/2023, Vanguard Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF traded for a price of $47.05 per share and a market cap of $14.96Bil. The stock has returned -7.61% over the past year.
There is insufficient data to calculate the stock’s financial strength and profitability ratings.
Schwab International Equity ETF
During the quarter, Whitcomb & Hess, Inc. bought 27,146 shares of ARCA:SCHF for a total holding of 55,263. The trade had a 0.35% impact on the equity portfolio. During the quarter, the stock traded for an average price of $30.8.
On 01/21/2023, Schwab International Equity ETF traded for a price of $34.84 per share and a market cap of $30.66Bil. The stock has returned -6.47% over the past year.
There is insufficient data to calculate the stock’s financial strength and profitability ratings.
In terms of valuation, Schwab International Equity ETF has a price-earnings ratio of 12.76 and a price-book ratio of 1.53.
iShares S&P 500 Growth ETF
During the quarter, Whitcomb & Hess, Inc. bought 14,012 shares of ARCA:IVW for a total holding of 23,972. The trade had a 0.33% impact on the equity portfolio. During the quarter, the stock traded for an average price of $59.94.
On 01/21/2023, iShares S&P 500 Growth ETF traded for a price of $60.21 per share and a market cap of $28.84Bil. The stock has returned -19.76% over the past year.
There is insufficient data to calculate the stock’s financial strength and profitability ratings.
In terms of valuation, iShares S&P 500 Growth ETF has a price-earnings ratio of 21.72 and a price-book ratio of 6.55.
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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