Woodard & Co Asset Management Q3 2026: Focus on ETF Buys, Tech Sells

Woodard & Co Asset Management Group Inc's portfolio underwent considerable changes during the third quarter of 2026, as evidenced by the disclosed holdings data. The overall portfolio value saw fluctuations, with specific adjustments concentrated in certain sectors and instruments.

Significant Purchases

The investor demonstrated strong buying interest in several exchange-traded funds (ETFs) during this period. Notably, Woodard & Co Asset Management Group Inc increased its position in the BNY Mellon ETF Trust (BKLC) by a substantial 682,081 shares, representing a staggering 174.75% increase. This ETF allocation now stands at 7.8% of the portfolio.

Concurrent with the BKLC purchase, the investor also initiated or significantly boosted positions in other ETFs. The IShares Trust (SGOV) was added or substantially increased, with shares rising by 212,816 (100.0%) to now constitute 3.19% of the portfolio. Similarly, the American Beacon Select Funds (MGNR) saw its position grow by 121,203 shares (32.56%) to reach 3.62% allocation. Furthermore, the Invesco Exchange Traded Fund TR II (IDMO) was added or increased significantly by 172,525 shares (100.0%), now accounting for 1.57% of assets. The SPDR Series Trust (QNDX) also experienced a 100.0% increase in shares, adding 305,023 units and now representing a 1.14% stake.

Substantial Sales

On the other side of the ledger, Woodard & Co Asset Management Group Inc reported significant reductions in its holdings. The Vanguard Index Funds (VV) saw a sharp decline, with shares decreasing by 16,777 (-20.53%) to 64,961 units, impacting its 3.4% allocation.

ETFs within the SPDR Series Trust category also faced substantial outflows. The SPDR ETF Trust (SPYV) lost 29,997 shares (-9.57%) reducing its allocation to 2.63%. Similarly, the Global X Funds (CLIP) experienced a significant reduction of 34,994 shares (-34.67%) down to 65,932 units, now holding just 0.98% of the portfolio. The Invesco Exchange Traded Fund TR II (QQQM) also saw a large decrease of 25,932 shares (-62.6%) leaving 15,490 units and a 0.7% allocation.

New Positions and Exits

While the majority of changes involve adjustments to existing ETF positions, the data also indicates activity in individual stocks and other ETFs. The SPDR ETF Trust (SPYG) was reduced by 16,563 shares (-10.35%) to 143,400 units, now at 2.63% allocation.

Furthermore, the investor initiated a position in the Vanguard Scottsdale Funds (VMBS), adding 324,282 shares despite a negative change percentage (-25.72%) which suggests the change is relative to the prior period's value or composition, not necessarily the absolute change in shares held previously. Conversely, the investor exited the position in the Innovator ETFS Trust (BALT), reducing its 265,016 shares by 11,028 (-4.0%) to 254,000 units, though the allocation percentage remains at 1.38%.

Focus Areas

The changes observed suggest a focus on specific areas. The investor appears to be actively managing its exposure to certain sectors, with ETFs being a primary vehicle for these adjustments.

The disclosure of "significant_buy_symbols" and "significant_sell_symbols" further highlights key areas of interest. The substantial buying activity was concentrated in ETFs like BKLC, SGOV, IDMO, QNDX, and GEV (though GEV data is missing from the changed_holdings list). The selling focus included QQQM, META, WMT, GS, and RY, though META and GS data are not present in the changed_holdings list provided.

Portfolio Structure

The portfolio structure itself shows that Woodard & Co Asset Management Group Inc holds 176 distinct positions as of Q3 2026. The top five holdings by weight account for 30.38% of the total, indicating a diversified approach despite focused buying activity.

The sector allocation breakdown reveals that the largest portion (75.17%) is categorized as "Unknown," followed by Technology (9.31%) and Consumer Defensive (1.38%). The changes primarily occurred within the ETF universe, impacting sectors like Financial Services, Communication Services, and Consumer Defensive, as seen with the adjustments to WMT.