Liberty All-Star Equity Fund July 2022 Monthly Update
The Liberty All-Star Equity Fund (Ticker: USA) reported its July 2022 monthly update, showcasing a total net asset value of $1,656.7 million. The fund employs a large-cap core investment strategy using a mix of value and growth managers. The top holdings include Alphabet (2.9%), Microsoft (2.5%), and Amazon (2.4%). Monthly performance reflected a 7.90% gain, with year-to-date returns at -15.87%. The fund's market price was $6.78, trading at a premium of 6.4% above NAV of $6.37. New holdings include Merck and Starbucks, while Chubb and Disney were liquidated.
- Monthly performance of 7.90% indicates strong short-term growth.
- Fund's market price showed a premium of 6.4% over NAV, suggesting investor confidence.
- Consistent investment philosophy with a mix of value and growth managers could enhance long-term results.
- Year-to-date performance at -15.87% reflects broader market challenges.
- Total net assets decreased compared to previous reports, indicating potential decline in investor interest.
BOSTON, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Below is the July 2022 Monthly Update for the Liberty All-Star Equity Fund. (NYSE: USA)
Liberty All-Star Equity Fund
Ticker: USA
Monthly Update, July, 2022
Investment Approach:
Fund Style: Large-Cap Core
Fund Strategy: Combines three value-style and two growth-style investment managers. Those selected demonstrate a consistent investment philosophy, decision making process, continuity of key people and above-average long-term results compared to managers with similar styles.
Investment Managers:
Value Managers:
Aristotle Capital Management, LLC
Fiduciary Management, Inc.
Pzena Investment Management, LLC
Growth Managers:
Sustainable Growth Advisers, LP
TCW Investment Management Company
Top 20 Holdings at Month-End | ||
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1 | Alphabet, Inc. | 2.9 % |
2 | Microsoft Corp. | 2.5 % |
3 | Amazon.com, Inc. | 2.4 % |
4 | Visa, Inc. | 1.9 % |
5 | UnitedHealth Group, Inc. | 1.9 % |
6 | Adobe, Inc. | 1.7 % |
7 | Danaher Corp. | 1.7 % |
8 | S&P Global, Inc. | 1.5 % |
9 | Charles Schwab Corp. | 1.4 % |
10 | Sony Group Corp. | 1.3 % |
11 | Salesforce.com, Inc. | 1.3 % |
12 | Autodesk, Inc. | 1.3 % |
13 | Capital One Financial Corp. | 1.2 % |
14 | Dollar General Corp. | 1.2 % |
15 | Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. | 1.2 % |
16 | IQVIA Holdings, Inc. | 1.2 % |
17 | Booking Holdings, Inc. | 1.1 % |
18 | Ecolab, Inc. | 1.1 % |
19 | General Electric Co. | 1.1 % |
20 | Lear Corp. | 1.1 % |
Holdings are subject to change. | ||
Monthly Performance: | |||
Performance | NAV | Market Price | Premium |
Beginning of month value | 3.8 % | ||
Distributions (Ex-date July 21st) | |||
End of month value | 6.4 % | ||
Performance for month | 7.90 % | 10.64 % | |
Performance year-to-date | -15.87 % | -12.38 % |
Net Assets at Month-End ($millions) | |
Total | |
Equities | |
Percent Invested | 100.1 % |
Sector Breakdown (% of equity portfolio)* | |
Information Technology | 21.6 % |
Financials | 18.1 % |
Consumer Discretionary | 15.3 % |
Health Care | 14.0 % |
Industrials | 8.5 % |
Materials | 5.5 % |
Communication Services | 5.5 % |
Consumer Staples | 3.2 % |
Utilities | 2.9 % |
Energy | 2.8 % |
Real Estate | 2.6 % |
Total Market Value | 100.0 % |
*Based on Standard & Poor's and MSCI Barra Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS). |
New Holdings
Merck & Co., Inc.
Starbucks Corp.
Holdings Liquidated
Chubb, Ltd.
Textron, Inc.
Walt Disney Co.
The net asset value (NAV) of a closed-end fund is the market value of the underlying investments (i.e., stocks and bonds) in the Fund's portfolio, minus liabilities, divided by the total number of Fund shares outstanding. However, the Fund also has a market price; the value at which it trades on an exchange. If the market price is above the NAV the Fund is trading at a premium. If the market price is below the NAV the Fund is trading at a discount.
Performance returns for the Fund are total returns, which includes dividends, and are net of management fees and other Fund expenses. Returns are calculated assuming that a shareholder reinvested all distributions. Past performance cannot predict future investment results.
Performance will fluctuate with changes in market conditions. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data shown. Performance information shown does not reflect the deduction of taxes that shareholders would pay on Fund distributions or the sale of Fund shares. Shareholders must be willing to tolerate significant fluctuations in the value of their investment. An investment in the Fund involves risk, including loss of principal.
Sources of distributions to shareholders may include ordinary dividends, long-term capital gains and return of capital. The final determination of the source of all distributions in 2022 for tax reporting purposes will be made after year end. The actual amounts and sources of the amounts for tax reporting purposes will depend upon the Fund's investment experience during its fiscal year and may be subject to changes based on tax regulations. Based on current estimates a portion of the distributions consist of a return of capital. These estimates may not match the final tax characterization (for the full year's distributions) contained in shareholder 1099-DIV forms after the end of the year.
All data is as of July 31, 2022 unless otherwise noted.
Liberty All-Star® Equity Fund
1-800-241-1850
www.all-starfunds.com
libinfo@alpsinc.com
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