Barry Investment Advisors LLC Quarterly Holdings Shifts: Significant Purchases & Sales in Q2

Barry Investment Advisors, Llc's portfolio has seen significant activity during the quarter ended June 30, 2026, with substantial purchases and strategic sales affecting its overall composition.

Prominent Purchases This Quarter

The firm demonstrated strong buying momentum in several fixed income ETFs. Notably, Barry Investment Advisors increased their position significantly in SPDR SERIES TRUST (BIL), adding over 142,880 shares representing a nearly 43.9% increase from the prior period.

Additionally, they bolstered holdings within SCHWAB STRATEGIC TR ETFs: increasing FNDF by approximately 0.3% in weight but still contributing to its allocation percentage remaining at 9.1%, and adding substantial positions to SCHD (SCHWAB STRATEGIC TR) with a nearly 29.9% increase, boosting its portfolio weighting from 2.16% to presumably higher levels.

Other key purchases include FIDELITY MERRIMACK STR TR (FBND), which saw a significant weight increase of about 36.7%, and FIRST TR EXCHANGE-TRADED FD ETFs like EMLP, whose position grew by roughly 59% in shares.

Furthermore, Barry Investment Advisors showed interest in international diversification through purchases of VANGUARD INTL EQUITY INDEX FUND SHARES (VWO) and direct holdings of VANGUARD INTL EQUITY ETF (VT), although the latter's allocation decreased slightly from prior periods despite being a purchase.

Strategic Sales and Portfolio Adjustments

Conversely, Barry Investment Advisors also engaged in notable selling activities during this quarter. The most significant sale was JAPAN SMALLER CAPITALIZATION (JOF), which experienced an approximately 50.2% reduction in shares held by the firm.

This ETF, categorized under Financial Services, represented a small portion of the portfolio (JOF) but saw substantial divestment from BIA's perspective.

Other sales included reductions in holdings like VANGUARD SCOTTSDALE FDS (VGLT) and SPDR SERIES TRUST (BIL), although the latter was primarily a large increase. They also disposed of ISHARES TR ETFs, specifically JOF which is already mentioned.

Barry Investment Advisors exited positions in several other ETFs including SCHD (SCHD) and ILF (ISHARES TR), indicating a shift away from certain fixed income strategies or specific sectors.

Focus on Fixed Income and International Exposure

A clear theme in Barry Investment Advisors' recent activity is their focus on fixed income ETFs, particularly those issued by major players like SPDR SERIES TRUST (BIL) and SCHWAB STRATEGIC TR. These purchases suggest a continued emphasis on bond strategies.

However, the firm also maintains significant exposure to international equities through holdings in VANGUARD INTL EQUITY INDEX FUND SHARES (VWO), VANGUARD INTL EQUITY ETF (VT), and other related funds like SDVY (SDVY). This indicates a blend of fixed income safety and global equity growth.

Overall Portfolio Context

The Barry Investment Advisors portfolio totals $472.8 million as of June 30, 2026. Their holdings are spread across various sectors, with the largest allocation being in 'Unknown' ETFs (92.87%), followed by Financial Services at approximately 1.5% and Technology at around 1.5%.

The firm holds a substantial number of positions (100), with top five holdings accounting for about 41.96% of the total portfolio value, highlighting their reliance on concentrated ETF exposures from major providers like SPDR SERIES TRUST (BIA), SCHWAB STRATEGIC TR, and ISHARES.