LETB: 3rd Quarter 2022 Portfolio Review
Performance Review
The AdvisorShares Let Bob AI Powered Momentum ETF (LETB) continues to outperform the broad market. For the 3rd quarter of 2022, LETB returned -2.43% vs. -4.46% for the Russell 3000 Index and -4.88% for the S&P 500 Index. Since its inception in Feb. 2022, LETB has returned -9.36% vs. -20.11% and -19.84% for the Russell 3000 and the S&P 500, respectively. LETB is displaying its full capabilities navigating current market conditions, utilizing low equity exposure or a move to cash for additional risk management in downward trending markets.
Market Review
After having it worst start to a calendar year since, 2002, the S&P 500 continued its downward trend during the 3rd quarter. Inflation, rising interest rates, Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine, and the European energy crisis are some of the primary factors driving market weakness. Additionally, markets are witnessing the highest federal funds rate in more than a decade. In 2022, the Federal Reserve raised interest rates five times – marking the most interest hikes in a single year since the 1980’s.
Top Holdings
| Ticker | Security Description | Portfoio Weight % |
| Cash | 100% |
As of 09.30.2022. Subject to change.
During the 3rd quarter, 9 stocks were held in the portfolio before being converting to 100% cash by the end of the quarter: Clarus Corporation (CLAR); Discover Financial Services (DFS); The Buckle, Inc. (BKE); G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. (GIII); Foot Locker, Inc. (FL); Citizens Financial Group, Inc. (CFG); OneSpaWorld Holdings Ltd (OSW); Monday.com Ltd (MNDY); The Williams Companies, Inc. (WMB).
Outlook
We are still in a risk off environment with Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell stating higher interest rates will lead to a “sustained period of below trend growth that will also bring some pain to households & businesses.” We remain optimistic that LETB and its strategy will continue to outperform the market.
Respectfully,
Anthony Buchanan
Let Bob, LLC
AdvisorShares Let Bob AI Powered Momentum ETF (LETB) Portfolio Manager
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