Matrix Advisors Value Fund Q1 2026: Strategic Shifts in Tech and Financials
Matrix Advisors Value Fund's portfolio analysis for Q1 2026 shows significant increases in Microsoft and Pepsico, alongside modest adjustments in Financial Services holdings.
Matrix Advisors Value Fund, managed by David Katz, saw its portfolio value reach $1.09 billion as of March 31, 2026. The fund's top holdings reflect a strategic focus on established technology and financial services companies, with notable changes in certain sectors during the quarter.
The Technology sector, represented by Microsoft (MSFT), Alphabet (GOOG), and Apple (AAPL), maintained a strong presence in the fund's top holdings. The fund increased its stake in Microsoft significantly, acquiring an additional 28,642 shares, representing a 20.07% increase in position size. Similarly, the fund held a substantial position in Alphabet (GOOG), though it reduced its stake by 8.72% during the quarter. Increases in other Technology names included Apple (AAPL) and Qualcomm (QCOM), with the latter seeing a substantial 32.03% increase in shares.
In the Financial Services sector, the fund maintained a diversified position, holding major players like JPMorgan (JPM), Morgan Stanley (MS), and US Bancorp (USB). While the fund slightly reduced its stake in JPMorgan and Morgan Stanley, it maintained its position in US Bancorp with minimal change. Notably, the fund increased its position in PNC Financial Services Group (PNC) by just 0.17%, but this was offset by a decrease in the Morgan Stanley position by 8.62%.
Consumer Defensive stocks also featured prominently, with PepsiCo (PEP) securing a place in the top ten holdings. The fund significantly boosted its Pepsico position, adding 17.89% more shares during the quarter.
EA Series Trust (MAVF), which holds mutual funds, maintained its position but saw a slight reduction in shares held by the fund.
Overall, the Matrix Advisors Value Fund demonstrated a preference for large-cap, established names across Technology and Financial Services, with a clear emphasis on increasing positions in Microsoft and PepsiCo during Q1 2026. For more details on David Katz's investment strategy, visit https://www.insiderset.com/investor/david-katz-matrix. Detailed analysis of the fund's holdings can be found on the platform.