First Citizens Financial Corp Q3 2026 Portfolio Changes

First Citizens Financial Corp's portfolio, valued at $237.9 million as of September 30, 2026, experienced significant changes during the quarter, with notable shifts in bond ETF holdings and adjustments to equity positions.

Significant Purchases

The investor demonstrated strong buying interest in several bond ETFs during Q3 2026:

• First Citizens Financial Corp increased its position in the PGIM Ultra Short ETF Bond (PULS) by 29.36%, adding 17,347 shares.
• There was a substantial 31.81% increase in shares of the JP Morgan Exchange Traded Fund Ultra Short Inc (JPST), adding 33,723 shares to the portfolio.
• The Vanguard Total Return Short Bond ETF (BIL) saw a significant 39.87% increase in shares, adding 4,614 shares.
• The PGIM Active High Yield Bond ETF (PHYL) experienced a 6.05% increase in shares, adding 4,454 shares.
• The Vanguard Municipal Bond ETF (VTEB) also showed growth with a 6.21% increase in shares, adding 3,813 shares.
• The Cohen & Steers Preferred Spectrum ETF (PREF) increased by 4.75%, adding 2,770 shares.

Significant Sales

Conversely, the investor sold substantial positions in other bond ETFs:

• The IShares MSCI EAFE Fund (EFA) decreased by 3.82%, removing 2,851 shares.
• The Principal Spectrum Preferred ETF (PZA) saw a reduction of 37.87%, removing 6,034 shares.
• The Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (VTI) decreased by 0.13%, removing just 28 shares.
• The JP Morgan Intl Bond Opportunities ETF (JPIB) was significantly reduced by 64.48%, removing 8,610 shares.
• The Vanguard Mid-Cap Growth ETF (IJK) decreased by 0.18%, removing 127 shares.
• The Vanguard Mid-Cap Value ETF (IJJ) decreased by 0.16%, removing 79 shares.
• The Dow Jones Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (IYF) decreased by 0.38%, removing 206 shares.
• The Apple Inc. (AAPL) position decreased by 0.13%, removing 28 shares.
• The Dow Jones Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (IYH) decreased by 0.40%, removing 375 shares.
• The Dow Jones Healthcare Select Sector SPDR ETF (IYH) also decreased by 0.40%, removing 375 shares.

Other Changes and New Positions

Several other ETFs experienced changes, though not as dramatically as the large buys or sells:

• The Vanguard Mid-Cap ETF (IYW) decreased slightly by 0.94%, removing 837 shares.
• The Vanguard Mid-Cap ETF (IJJ) decreased by 0.16%, removing 79 shares.
• The Vanguard Mid-Cap Growth ETF (IJK) decreased by 0.18%, removing 127 shares.
• The Vanguard Financial ETF (IYF) decreased by 0.38%, removing 206 shares.
• The Vanguard Healthcare ETF (IYH) decreased by 0.40%, removing 375 shares.
• The Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (VTI) increased by 6.48%, adding 1,054 shares.
• The Vanguard Municipal Bond ETF (VTEB) decreased by 38.02%, removing 4,240 shares.
• The Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (VTI) increased by 6.48%, adding 1,054 shares.

These changes reflect a dynamic portfolio strategy focused on bond ETFs, with a clear emphasis on growth and value-oriented funds during the quarter.