FORBES J M & CO LLP 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 104 stocks valued at a total of $693.00Mil. The top holdings were IAU(6.62%), MSFT(5.34%), and VIG(4.97%).
According to GuruFocus data, these were FORBES J M & CO LLP’s top five trades of the quarter.
Vanguard Dividend Appreciation FTF
During the quarter, FORBES J M & CO LLP bought 198,062 shares of ARCA:VIG for a total holding of 226,712. The trade had a 4.34% impact on the equity portfolio. During the quarter, the stock traded for an average price of $148.3.
On 02/18/2023, Vanguard Dividend Appreciation FTF traded for a price of $156.03 per share and a market cap of $65.89Bil. The stock has returned 0.28% over the past year.
There is insufficient data to calculate the stock’s financial strength and profitability ratings.
In terms of valuation, Vanguard Dividend Appreciation FTF has a price-earnings ratio of 22.07 and a price-book ratio of 4.37.
Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF
The guru sold out of their 329,931-share investment in ARCA:VWO. Previously, the stock had a 1.88% weight in the equity portfolio. Shares traded for an average price of $37.6 during the quarter.
On 02/18/2023, Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF traded for a price of $40.71 per share and a market cap of $72.36Bil. The stock has returned -15.40% 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 11.45 and a price-book ratio of 1.72.
SPDR Portfolio Emerging Markets ETF
The guru established a new position worth 385,239 shares in ARCA:SPEM, giving the stock a 1.83% weight in the equity portfolio. Shares traded for an average price of $31.85 during the quarter.
On 02/18/2023, SPDR Portfolio Emerging Markets ETF traded for a price of $34.36 per share and a market cap of $6.83Bil. The stock has returned -15.49% over the past year.
There is insufficient data to calculate the stock’s financial strength and profitability ratings.
In terms of valuation, SPDR Portfolio Emerging Markets ETF has a price-earnings ratio of 11.10 and a price-book ratio of 1.68.
PayPal Holdings Inc
The guru sold out of their 75,367-share investment in NAS:PYPL. Previously, the stock had a 1.02% weight in the equity portfolio. Shares traded for an average price of $80.04000000000001 during the quarter.
On 02/18/2023, PayPal Holdings Inc traded for a price of $74.66 per share and a market cap of $84.47Bil. The stock has returned -29.03% over the past year.
GuruFocus gives the company a financial strength rating of 6 out of 10 and a profitability rating of 9 out of 10.
In terms of valuation, PayPal Holdings Inc has a price-earnings ratio of 35.72, a price-book ratio of 4.18, a price-earnings-to-growth (PEG) ratio of 2.35, a EV-to-Ebitda ratio of 17.32 and a price-sales ratio of 3.26.
The price-to-GF Value ratio is 0.32, earning the stock a GF Value rank of 4.
BlackRock Inc
The guru sold out of their 11,597-share investment in NYSE:BLK. Previously, the stock had a 1% weight in the equity portfolio. Shares traded for an average price of $667.77 during the quarter.
On 02/18/2023, BlackRock Inc traded for a price of $716.16 per share and a market cap of $107.25Bil. The stock has returned -3.52% over the past year.
GuruFocus gives the company a financial strength rating of 6 out of 10 and a profitability rating of 9 out of 10.
In terms of valuation, BlackRock Inc has a price-earnings ratio of 21.16, a price-book ratio of 2.90, a price-earnings-to-growth (PEG) ratio of 1.65, a EV-to-Ebitda ratio of 15.82 and a price-sales ratio of 6.14.
The price-to-GF Value ratio is 0.97, earning the stock a GF Value rank of 6.
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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