Foster Group, 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.
6601 WESTOWN PARKWAY, SUITE 100 WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266
As of the latest 13F report, the guru’s equity portfolio contained 146 stocks valued at a total of $1.34Bil. The top holdings were VTI(17.30%), VTV(12.76%), and BND(8.45%).
According to GuruFocus data, these were Foster Group, Inc.’s top five trades of the quarter.
Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF
During the quarter, Foster Group, Inc. bought 53,986 shares of ARCA:VTI for a total holding of 1,211,035. The trade had a 0.77% impact on the equity portfolio. During the quarter, the stock traded for an average price of $191.88.
On 01/24/2023, Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF traded for a price of $200.86 per share and a market cap of $275.73Bil. The stock has returned -8.37% 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 17.97 and a price-book ratio of 3.30.
iShares National Muni Bond ETF
Foster Group, Inc. reduced their investment in ARCA:MUB by 72,172 shares. The trade had a 0.61% impact on the equity portfolio. During the quarter, the stock traded for an average price of $104.02.
On 01/24/2023, iShares National Muni Bond ETF traded for a price of $107.78 per share and a market cap of $33.10Bil. The stock has returned -4.13% over the past year.
There is insufficient data to calculate the stock’s financial strength and profitability ratings.
Dimensional National Municipal Bond ETF
The guru established a new position worth 96,585 shares in ARCA:DFNM, giving the stock a 0.35% weight in the equity portfolio. Shares traded for an average price of $47.26 during the quarter.
On 01/24/2023, Dimensional National Municipal Bond ETF traded for a price of $48.44 per share and a market cap of $770.20Mil. The stock has returned -2.70% over the past year.
There is insufficient data to calculate the stock’s financial strength and profitability ratings.
Vanguard Value ETF
Foster Group, Inc. reduced their investment in ARCA:VTV by 23,495 shares. The trade had a 0.24% impact on the equity portfolio. During the quarter, the stock traded for an average price of $136.83.
On 01/24/2023, Vanguard Value ETF traded for a price of $142.045 per share and a market cap of $101.08Bil. The stock has returned 1.38% over the past year.
There is insufficient data to calculate the stock’s financial strength and profitability ratings.
In terms of valuation, Vanguard Value ETF has a price-earnings ratio of 15.43 and a price-book ratio of 2.59.
iShares U.S. Treasury Bond ETF
The guru established a new position worth 117,396 shares in BATS:GOVT, giving the stock a 0.2% weight in the equity portfolio. Shares traded for an average price of $22.65 during the quarter.
On 01/24/2023, iShares U.S. Treasury Bond ETF traded for a price of $23.285 per share and a market cap of $21.73Bil. The stock has returned -9.06% 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.
When GuruFocus covers insider information, we only track open market or the private purchase and sale of common stock with the transaction code of P or S. Therefore, all the transactions mentioned in this article are only the ones with transaction code of P or S.
Want to provide feedback on this article? Have questions or concerns? Get in touch with us here, or email us at [email protected]!
This article is general in nature and does not represent the opinions of GuruFocus or any of its affiliates. This article is not intended to be financial advice, nor does it constitute investment advice or recommendations. It was written without regard to your individual situation or financial goals. We aim to bring you fundamental, data-driven analysis, The information on this site is in no way guaranteed for completeness, accuracy or in any other way.
