Braun-Bostich & Associates Inc. Buys 2, Sells 3 in 4th Quarter

Braun-Bostich & Associates 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 57 stocks valued at a total of $34.00Mil. The top holdings were UCON(6.44%), IUSB(5.27%), and FTCS(3.76%).

According to GuruFocus data, these were Braun-Bostich & Associates Inc.’s top five trades of the quarter.

iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF


The guru sold out of their 20,573-share investment in ARCA:AGG. Previously, the stock had a 6.06% weight in the equity portfolio. Shares traded for an average price of $96.08 during the quarter.

On 02/10/2023, iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF traded for a price of $98.84999999999999 per share and a market cap of $85.57Bil. The stock has returned -8.30% over the past year.

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

First Trust TCW Unconstrained Plus Bond ETF


During the quarter, Braun-Bostich & Associates Inc. bought 62,844 shares of ARCA:UCON for a total holding of 90,195. The trade had a 4.49% impact on the equity portfolio. During the quarter, the stock traded for an average price of $23.81.

On 02/10/2023, First Trust TCW Unconstrained Plus Bond ETF traded for a price of $24.56 per share and a market cap of $1.50Bil. The stock has returned -2.85% over the past year.

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

First Trust Capital Strength ETF


The guru established a new position worth 16,956 shares in NAS:FTCS, giving the stock a 3.76% weight in the equity portfolio. Shares traded for an average price of $73.52 during the quarter.

On 02/10/2023, First Trust Capital Strength ETF traded for a price of $74.12 per share and a market cap of $8.67Bil. The stock has returned -4.84% over the past year.

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

In terms of valuation, First Trust Capital Strength ETF has a price-earnings ratio of 18.55 and a price-book ratio of 5.10.

Federated Hermes U.S. Strategic Dividend ETF


The guru sold out of their 15,265-share investment in ARCA:FDV. Previously, the stock had a 3.1% weight in the equity portfolio. Shares traded for an average price of $25.49 during the quarter.

On 02/10/2023, Federated Hermes U.S. Strategic Dividend ETF traded for a price of $25.4763 per share and a market cap of $42.42Mil. 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, Federated Hermes U.S. Strategic Dividend ETF has a price-earnings ratio of 15.94 and a price-book ratio of 2.35.

First Trust TCW Opportunistic Fixed Income ETF


The guru sold out of their 20,719-share investment in NAS:FIXD. Previously, the stock had a 2.76% weight in the equity portfolio. Shares traded for an average price of $43.2 during the quarter.

On 02/10/2023, First Trust TCW Opportunistic Fixed Income ETF traded for a price of $45.03 per share and a market cap of $3.47Bil. The stock has returned -9.72% over the past year.

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


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