BALASA DINVERNO & FOLTZ LLC's Top 5 Buys of the 3rd Quarter

BALASA DINVERNO & FOLTZ LLC recently filed their 13F report for the third quarter of 2022, which ended on 2022-09-30.

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 336 stocks valued at a total of $1.58Bil. The top holdings were DFUV(14.27%), IWF(7.61%), and VBK(6.71%).

According to GuruFocus data, these were BALASA DINVERNO & FOLTZ LLC’s top five trades of the quarter.

iShares National Muni Bond ETF


During the quarter, BALASA DINVERNO & FOLTZ LLC bought 163,102 shares of ARCA:MUB for a total holding of 429,441. The trade had a 1.06% impact on the equity portfolio. During the quarter, the stock traded for an average price of $105.91.

On 10/25/2022, iShares National Muni Bond ETF traded for a price of $101.62 per share and a market cap of $28.33Bil. The stock has returned -10.40% over the past year.

There is insufficient data to calculate the stock’s financial strength and profitability ratings.

Dimensional International Small Cap ETF


During the quarter, BALASA DINVERNO & FOLTZ LLC bought 878,090 shares of BATS:DFIS for a total holding of 2,604,630. The trade had a 1.02% impact on the equity portfolio. During the quarter, the stock traded for an average price of $20.87.

On 10/25/2022, Dimensional International Small Cap ETF traded for a price of $19.47 per share and a market cap of $315.41Mil. The stock has returned 0.00% over the past year.

There is insufficient data to calculate the stock’s financial strength and profitability ratings.

In terms of valuation, Dimensional International Small Cap ETF has a price-earnings ratio of 9.85 and a price-book ratio of 1.09.

Avantis Emerging Markets Equity ETF


The guru established a new position worth 295,979 shares in ARCA:AVEM, giving the stock a 0.86% weight in the equity portfolio. Shares traded for an average price of $50.9 during the quarter.

On 10/25/2022, Avantis Emerging Markets Equity ETF traded for a price of $45.33 per share and a market cap of $1.43Bil. The stock has returned -29.55% over the past year.

There is insufficient data to calculate the stock’s financial strength and profitability ratings.

In terms of valuation, Avantis Emerging Markets Equity ETF has a price-earnings ratio of 7.76 and a price-book ratio of 1.15.

Dimensional Emerging Markets Core Equity 2 ETF


During the quarter, BALASA DINVERNO & FOLTZ LLC bought 642,671 shares of ARCA:DFEM for a total holding of 2,147,517. The trade had a 0.83% impact on the equity portfolio. During the quarter, the stock traded for an average price of $22.95.

On 10/25/2022, Dimensional Emerging Markets Core Equity 2 ETF traded for a price of $20.36 per share and a market cap of $657.69Mil. The stock has returned 0.00% over the past year.

There is insufficient data to calculate the stock’s financial strength and profitability ratings.

In terms of valuation, Dimensional Emerging Markets Core Equity 2 ETF has a price-earnings ratio of 8.34 and a price-book ratio of 1.23.

iShares MSCI EAFE ETF


During the quarter, BALASA DINVERNO & FOLTZ LLC bought 101,174 shares of ARCA:EFA for a total holding of 818,012. The trade had a 0.36% impact on the equity portfolio. During the quarter, the stock traded for an average price of $62.33.

On 10/25/2022, iShares MSCI EAFE ETF traded for a price of $59.28 per share and a market cap of $41.83Bil. The stock has returned -23.11% over the past year.

There is insufficient data to calculate the stock’s financial strength and profitability ratings.

In terms of valuation, iShares MSCI EAFE ETF has a price-earnings ratio of 11.75 and a price-book ratio of 1.48.


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