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GFS Advisors is based out of Houston. GFS Advisors is a large advisory firm with 642 clients and discretionary assets under management (AUM) of $1,998,334,076 (Form ADV from 2024-03-25). Their last reported 13F filing for Q2 2024 included $620,480,000 in managed 13F securities
and a top 10 holdings concentration of 34.37%. GFS Advisors's largest holding is SPDR S&P 500 ETF TRUST with shares held of 1,500. Whalewisdom has at least 72 13F filings
Business Description
GFSA Advisors, LLC offers a fully customizable asset allocation and investment management program. The firm charges an asset-based advisory fee for both discretionary and non-discretionary management services. The advisory fee covers management, periodic review of investments, and consultation with a representative. The representative will obtain information about the client's financial situation, goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon before opening an advisory account. This information is used to select an asset allocation model that best meets the client's needs.
As of December 31, 2023, GFSA Advisors had $1,998,334,076 in discretionary assets under management and $856,199,998 in non-discretionary assets under management, for a total of $2,854,534,074. The advisory fee generally does not cover custodial or clearing-firm service fees.
Investment Strategy
GFS Advisors, LLC utilizes a customized approach to investment strategies, tailoring them to each client's individual financial situation, investment objectives, and risk tolerance. These strategies are implemented using a variety of tools, including individual securities (mainly stocks and bonds), open-end mutual funds, exchange-traded funds, and alternative investments for qualified clients. The range of strategies spans from conservative to aggressive, with the goal of maximizing returns based on the client's specific needs.
GFS Advisors employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis to determine investment strategies. Information sources include financial articles, third-party research, rating services, press releases, annual reports, prospectuses, and SEC filings. The implementation of these strategies varies based on the individual Representative and client, ensuring a personalized approach to managing each Advisory Account.
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2024-06-30
Top Buys (13F)
| Name | % Change |
|---|---|
| NVDA NVIDIA Corp. | 0.7% |
| PANW Palo Alto Networks I | 0.19% |
| MMM 3M Co. (Minnesota Mi | 0.14% |
| OBDC Blue Owl Capital Cor | 0.07% |
| BXSL Blackstone Secured L | 0.07% |
2024-06-30
Top Sells (13F)
| Name | % Change |
|---|---|
| DIS Walt Disney Co. (The | 1.03% |
| INTC Intel Corp. | 0.45% |
| NU Nu Holdings Ltd | 0.4% |
| FDX FedEx Corporation | 0.25% |
| MRK Merck & Co | 0.22% |
2024-06-30
13F Holdings Summary
| Name | $ Change |
|---|---|
| SPY SPDR S&P 500 ETF TRU | 4.79% |
| DIS Walt Disney Co. (The | 4.77% |
| FDX FedEx Corporation | 4.58% |
| GOOGL Alphabet Inc. Class | 4.09% |
| MSFT Microsoft Corp. | 3.59% |
2024-06-30
13F Activity
| Market Value | $0.62b, Prior: $0.60b |
| Inflows (Outflows) as % of Total MV | (-39902.1785)% |
| New Purchases | 57 stocks |
| Added To | 29 stocks |
| Sold out of | 2 stocks |
| Reduced holdings in | 108 stocks |
| Top 10 Holdings % | 34.37% |
| Turnover %[1] | 29.06% |
| Turnover Alt %[2] | 5.64% |
| Time Held Top 20 | 11 quarters |
| Time Held Top 10 | 7 quarters |
| Time Held All | 17.33 quarters |
[1]: Turnover is calculated by taking the # of new holdings (initial purchases) + the # of positions sold out of (not just reduced) divided by the total # of holdings for the quarter.
[2]: Alt Turnover is calculated by taking either the total MV of new purchases or the MV of securities sold, whichever is less, divided by the total MV of the fund.
2024-06-30
13F Sector Allocation Over Time
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2024-06-30
Analysis
Top 20 equal-weighted holdings. Performance numbers calculated through 2024-06-30