Keating Investment Counselors Inc Portfolio Changes Q2 2026
Keating Investment Counselors Inc made significant adjustments in its portfolio during the second quarter of 2026, including notable purchases and sales across various sectors.
As reported by Keating Investment Counselors Inc, the portfolio experienced substantial changes during Q2 2026, reflecting strategic shifts in holdings. The total portfolio value stood at $254,117,482 as of June 30th.
The investor demonstrated a clear focus on capitalizing on specific opportunities and managing risk through adjustments to existing positions:
- Purchasing Opportunities: The most significant buying activity occurred with Seabridge Gold Inc (SA), which saw its portfolio allocation increase by 100% during the quarter. This substantial addition, representing a new or significantly increased position, can be explored further at Seabridge Gold Inc. Additionally, Flowers Foods, Inc (FLO) showed strong buying interest with its allocation rising by 17.97%, indicating a new position or significant increase in existing shares.
- Sector Focus: These purchases align with the investor's known sectors, including Basic Materials and Consumer Defensive, as evidenced by their overall allocations reported elsewhere.
The portfolio also saw notable reductions during Q2 2026:
- Selling Activities: Barrick Mining Corporation (B) experienced a significant decrease in its allocation, dropping by 9.84% due to share reduction (-$47k). This is detailed at Barrick Mining Corporation. Similarly, the iShares 0-5 year TIPS Bond ETF (STIP) allocation decreased by -2.13% (-$1.4m), and Vodafone Group PLC New-SP ADR (VOD) saw its allocation shrink by -2.85% (-$96k).
- Risk Management: These sales, particularly the reduction in large-cap Treasury ETFs like STIP and BIL, suggest a strategic rebalancing or risk mitigation approach.
Furthermore, Keating Investment Counselors Inc maintained its position in several key holdings despite quarterly adjustments. For instance, Barrick Mining Corporation (B) remains a substantial part of the portfolio at 4.37% allocation, though it saw share reductions this quarter. Other stable positions include SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bil ETF (BIL), Suncor Energy Inc (SU), and Agnico Eagle Mines Limited (AEM).
The overall holding count increased slightly to 53 during the period, while the top five holdings still account for a significant portion of the portfolio value. The investor's focus on Treasury Inflation Protected Securities ETFs like STIP remains strong at nearly 18% allocation.