New Perspectives, Inc Goes on Buying Spree in 4th Quarter

New Perspectives, 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 22 stocks valued at a total of $130.00Mil. The top holdings were SPLG(27.70%), USFR(16.81%), and IEFA(14.28%).

According to GuruFocus data, these were New Perspectives, Inc’s top five trades of the quarter.

iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF


During the quarter, New Perspectives, Inc bought 50,918 shares of BATS:IEFA for a total holding of 302,115. The trade had a 2.41% impact on the equity portfolio. During the quarter, the stock traded for an average price of $58.61.

On 01/25/2023, iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF traded for a price of $66.84 per share and a market cap of $96.32Bil. The stock has returned -3.91% 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 12.65 and a price-book ratio of 1.53.

SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 ETF


During the quarter, New Perspectives, Inc bought 64,485 shares of ARCA:SPLG for a total holding of 803,090. The trade had a 2.22% impact on the equity portfolio. During the quarter, the stock traded for an average price of $45.02.

On 01/25/2023, SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 ETF traded for a price of $47.07 per share and a market cap of $15.27Bil. The stock has returned -7.45% 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 ETF has a price-earnings ratio of 18.98 and a price-book ratio of 3.59.

SPDR Portfolio S&P 400 Mid Cap ETF


During the quarter, New Perspectives, Inc bought 42,814 shares of ARCA:SPMD for a total holding of 224,724. The trade had a 1.39% impact on the equity portfolio. During the quarter, the stock traded for an average price of $42.31.

On 01/25/2023, SPDR Portfolio S&P 400 Mid Cap ETF traded for a price of $45.19 per share and a market cap of $5.91Bil. The stock has returned -0.68% 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 400 Mid Cap ETF has a price-earnings ratio of 13.56 and a price-book ratio of 2.31.

WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Fund


The guru established a new position worth 33,101 shares in ARCA:EES, giving the stock a 1.08% weight in the equity portfolio. Shares traded for an average price of $43.04 during the quarter.

On 01/25/2023, WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Fund traded for a price of $46.0011 per share and a market cap of $687.72Mil. The stock has returned -3.81% over the past year.

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

In terms of valuation, WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Fund has a price-earnings ratio of 7.26 and a price-book ratio of 1.41.

INVESCO QQQ Trust


During the quarter, New Perspectives, Inc bought 5,062 shares of NAS:QQQ for a total holding of 58,839. The trade had a 1.03% impact on the equity portfolio. During the quarter, the stock traded for an average price of $275.95.

On 01/25/2023, INVESCO QQQ Trust traded for a price of $288.37 per share and a market cap of $153.30Bil. The stock has returned -17.78% over the past year.

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

In terms of valuation, INVESCO QQQ Trust has a price-earnings ratio of 23.24 and a price-book ratio of 5.52.


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