Top 5 4th Quarter Trades of Bristlecone Advisors, LLC

Bristlecone Advisors, LLC 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 256 stocks valued at a total of $816.00Mil. The top holdings were MSFT(9.87%), QQQ(4.06%), and IVV(3.64%).

According to GuruFocus data, these were Bristlecone Advisors, LLC’s top five trades of the quarter.

Vanguard S&P 500 ETF


During the quarter, Bristlecone Advisors, LLC bought 10,739 shares of ARCA:VOO for a total holding of 17,554. The trade had a 0.46% impact on the equity portfolio. During the quarter, the stock traded for an average price of $363.71.

On 02/17/2023, Vanguard S&P 500 ETF traded for a price of $375.27 per share and a market cap of $281.35Bil. The stock has returned -7.07% over the past year.

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

In terms of valuation, Vanguard S&P 500 ETF has a price-earnings ratio of 20.04 and a price-book ratio of 3.78.

Goldman Sachs Access Treasury 0-1 Year ETF


During the quarter, Bristlecone Advisors, LLC bought 21,210 shares of ARCA:GBIL for a total holding of 27,110. The trade had a 0.27% impact on the equity portfolio. During the quarter, the stock traded for an average price of $99.51000000000001.

On 02/17/2023, Goldman Sachs Access Treasury 0-1 Year ETF traded for a price of $99.81 per share and a market cap of $4.62Bil. The stock has returned 1.60% over the past year.

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

Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF


Bristlecone Advisors, LLC reduced their investment in ARCA:VTI by 11,133 shares. The trade had a 0.26% impact on the equity portfolio. During the quarter, the stock traded for an average price of $198.53.

On 02/17/2023, Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF traded for a price of $205.68 per share and a market cap of $283.25Bil. The stock has returned -7.63% over the past year.

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

In terms of valuation, Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF has a price-earnings ratio of 18.96 and a price-book ratio of 3.45.

SPDR Portfolio Aggregate Bond ETF


Bristlecone Advisors, LLC reduced their investment in ARCA:SPAB by 75,053 shares. The trade had a 0.24% impact on the equity portfolio. During the quarter, the stock traded for an average price of $26.1.

On 02/17/2023, SPDR Portfolio Aggregate Bond ETF traded for a price of $25.32 per share and a market cap of $6.39Bil. The stock has returned -8.65% over the past year.

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

Vanguard Tax-Exempt Bond ETF


During the quarter, Bristlecone Advisors, LLC bought 36,137 shares of ARCA:VTEB for a total holding of 49,735. The trade had a 0.23% impact on the equity portfolio. During the quarter, the stock traded for an average price of $49.8.

On 02/17/2023, Vanguard Tax-Exempt Bond ETF traded for a price of $49.85 per share and a market cap of $25.20Bil. The stock has returned -3.89% over the past year.

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


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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