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12-08-2025
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Matrix Asset Advisors Reestablished Its Position in Fiserv (FI)
Matrix Asset Advisors, an asset management company, released its Q2 2025 investor letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. The stock market rallied +10.94% in Q2 after falling -4.27% in the first quarter of 2025. Moreover, the market was up +6.20% for the year-to-date through June 30. Matrix's equity portfolios performed well in both Q2 and for the year-to-date through June 30. The Matrix Dividend Income (MDI) portfolio delivered another strong quarter, while the Large Cap Value (LCV) portfolio, with more technology exposure, fully participated in the market's rebound, ending the quarter higher for the first six months of the year. In addition, please check the fund's top five holdings to know its best picks in 2025. In its second-quarter 2025 investor letter, Matrix Asset Advisors highlighted stocks such as Fiserv, Inc. (NYSE:FI). Fiserv, Inc. (NYSE:FI) is a payment and fintech services provider. The one-month return of Fiserv, Inc. (NYSE:FI) was -19.58%, and its shares lost 18.61% of their value over the last 52 weeks. On August 11, 2025, Fiserv, Inc. (NYSE:FI) stock closed at $132.22 per share with a market capitalization of $71.87 billion. Matrix Asset Advisors stated the following regarding Fiserv, Inc. (NYSE:FI) in its second quarter 2025 investor letter: "For those with cash, late in the quarter, we reestablished our position in Fiserv, Inc. (NYSE:FI) after exiting our shares in Q1 at much higher levels. The stock dropped sharply when FI provided disappointing guidance on its last earnings call. After speaking with the company, we thought the share price decline was overdone, and the lower price offered a favorable risk/reward profile." Fiserv, Inc. (NYSE:FI) is not on our list of 30 Most Popular Stocks Among Hedge Funds. As per our database, 72 hedge fund portfolios held Fiserv, Inc. (NYSE:FI) at the end of the first quarter, which was 80 in the previous quarter. In the second quarter of 2025, Fiserv, Inc.'s (NYSE:FI) adjusted revenue grew 8% to $5.2 billion. While we acknowledge the potential of Fiserv, Inc. (NYSE:FI) as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock. In another article, we covered Fiserv, Inc. (NYSE:FI) and shared the list of best depressed stocks to buy in 2025. Giverny Capital Asset Management initiated a position in Fiserv, Inc. (NYSE:FI) during Q2 2025. In addition, please check out our hedge fund investor letters Q2 2025 page for more investor letters from hedge funds and other leading investors. READ NEXT: The Best and Worst Dow Stocks for the Next 12 Months and 10 Unstoppable Stocks That Could Double Your Money. Disclosure: None. This article is originally published at Insider Monkey. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
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12-08-2025
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Is Applied Materials (AMAT) Well-positioned to Capitalize the AI Trend?
Matrix Asset Advisors, an asset management company, released its Q2 2025 investor letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. The stock market rallied +10.94% in Q2 after falling -4.27% in the first quarter of 2025. Moreover, the market was up +6.20% for the year-to-date through June 30. Matrix's equity portfolios performed well in both Q2 and for the year-to-date through June 30. The Matrix Dividend Income (MDI) portfolio delivered another strong quarter, while the Large Cap Value (LCV) portfolio, with more technology exposure, fully participated in the market's rebound, ending the quarter higher for the first six months of the year. In addition, please check the fund's top five holdings to know its best picks in 2025. In its second-quarter 2025 investor letter, Matrix Asset Advisors highlighted stocks such as Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMAT). Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMAT) offers manufacturing equipment, services, and software to the semiconductor, display, and related industries. The one-month return of Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMAT) was -7.48%, and its shares lost 8.18% of their value over the last 52 weeks. On August 11, 2025, Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMAT) stock closed at $184.38 per share, with a market capitalization of $147.965 billion. Matrix Asset Advisors stated the following regarding Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMAT) in its second quarter 2025 investor letter: "We started a new position in Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMAT), a global supplier of equipment used in the fabrication of semiconductors. Surging demand for advanced chips that fuel Artificial Intelligence (AI), and high performance computing is driving a significant investment in semiconductor manufacturing equipment. AMAT is well positioned to capitalize on this trend. The company has a track record of strong performance, consistently generating significant cash flow from operations, allowing it to invest in R&D and return value to shareholders through buybacks and dividends. This is an example of a company that we had previously done the work on hoping for an opportunity to add it to the LCV portfolio on price weakness. We started our position after the April 2nd reciprocal tariff announcements caused a sharp, short-lived market pullback." A technician in a clean room assembling a semiconductor chip using a microscope. Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMAT) is not on our list of 30 Most Popular Stocks Among Hedge Funds. As per our database, 83 hedge fund portfolios held Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMAT) at the end of the first quarter, which was 80 in the previous quarter. While we acknowledge the potential of Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMAT) as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock. In another article, we covered Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMAT) and shared the list of most undervalued semiconductor stocks to buy according to analysts. In addition, please check out our hedge fund investor letters Q2 2025 page for more investor letters from hedge funds and other leading investors. READ NEXT: The Best and Worst Dow Stocks for the Next 12 Months and 10 Unstoppable Stocks That Could Double Your Money. Disclosure: None. This article is originally published at Insider Monkey. Sign in to access your portfolio
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12-08-2025
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Matrix Asset Advisors Exited its Position in UnitedHealth Group (UNH). Here's Why
Matrix Asset Advisors, an asset management company, released its Q2 2025 investor letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. The stock market rallied +10.94% in Q2 after falling -4.27% in the first quarter of 2025. Moreover, the market was up +6.20% for the year-to-date through June 30. Matrix's equity portfolios performed well in both Q2 and for the year-to-date through June 30. The Matrix Dividend Income (MDI) portfolio delivered another strong quarter, while the Large Cap Value (LCV) portfolio, with more technology exposure, fully participated in the market's rebound, ending the quarter higher for the first six months of the year. In addition, please check the fund's top five holdings to know its best picks in 2025. In its second-quarter 2025 investor letter, Matrix Asset Advisors highlighted stocks such as UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (NYSE:UNH). UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (NYSE:UNH) is a diversified healthcare company that operates through UnitedHealthcare, Optum Health, Optum Insight, and Optum Rx segments. The one-month return of UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (NYSE:UNH) was -13.49%, and its shares lost 56.05% of their value over the last 52 weeks. On August 11, 2025, UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (NYSE:UNH) stock closed at $252.37 per share, with a market capitalization of $228.935 billion. Matrix Asset Advisors stated the following regarding UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (NYSE:UNH) in its second quarter 2025 investor letter: "We sold UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (NYSE:UNH) to free up funds for other attractive investment opportunities and because of our concerns that their business model was facing a more difficult future. In hindsight this was a timely sale as the shares dropped more than 50% from our sale price when the company reported a big earnings miss in mid April due to higher than anticipated medical claims costs and then a few weeks later in May suspended earnings guidance and announced the departure of its CEO for personal reasons." A senior healthcare professional giving advice to a patient in a clinic. UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (NYSE:UNH) is in 18th position on our list of 30 Most Popular Stocks Among Hedge Funds. As per our database, 139 hedge fund portfolios held UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (NYSE:UNH) at the end of the first quarter, which was 150 in the previous quarter. In the second quarter of 2025, UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (NYSE:UNH) reported revenues of nearly $112 billion, up 13% over the prior year's quarter. While we acknowledge the potential of UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (NYSE:UNH) as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock. In another article, we covered UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (NYSE:UNH) and shared the list of most profitable NYSE stocks to buy. In addition, please check out our hedge fund investor letters Q2 2025 page for more investor letters from hedge funds and other leading investors. READ NEXT: The Best and Worst Dow Stocks for the Next 12 Months and 10 Unstoppable Stocks That Could Double Your Money. Disclosure: None. This article is originally published at Insider Monkey. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
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28-05-2025
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What Makes PepsiCo (PEP) an Investment Bet in a Volatile Market?
Matrix Asset Advisors, an asset management company, released its Q1 2025 investor letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. After two years of gains exceeding 20%, the stock market rally ended in February when the president intensified his tariff threats. Technology and Growth stocks drove the stock market's first-quarter decline. Matrix's portfolios performed well during a challenging quarter. The Matrix Dividend Income portfolio recorded a slight positive return, while the LCV portfolio, which is more exposed to Technology, experienced a modest decline. Matrix's Large Cap Value Portfolio (LCV) was down low single digits in Q1, surpassing the S&P 500® Index's loss but behind the Russell 1000 Value's 2.14% gain. Matrix Dividend Income (MDI) started the year positively, growing low single digits in Q1, ahead of both the S&P 500®'s loss and the Russell 1000® Value Index. In addition, please check the fund's top five holdings to know its best picks in 2025. In its first-quarter 2025 investor letter, Matrix Asset Advisors highlighted stocks such as PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ:PEP). PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ:PEP) is an American multinational company that manufactures, markets, and distributes various beverages and convenient foods. The one-month return of PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ:PEP) was -3.11%, and its shares lost 23.24% of their value over the last 52 weeks. On May 27, 2025, PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ:PEP) stock closed at $131.37 per share with a market capitalization of $180.12 billion. Matrix Asset Advisors stated the following regarding PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ:PEP) in its Q1 2025 investor letter: The market's volatility during the quarter gave us the opportunity to be more active than usual with portfolio buys and sells. On the buy side, we added two new positions to the portfolio, Generac and PepsiCo. PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ:PEP) is a leading snack and beverage company. We know the company well, having owned it several times, buying during pullbacks, and selling when we thought the stock was fully priced. The current opportunity to buy the shares for our LCV portfolio is the result of a deceleration in the company's top-line growth and concerns about the potential impact on demand for the company's core products because of the new weight loss drugs and the opposition to soda and processed foods by the new secretary of health and human services. This well-managed company, with a history of steady earnings and dividend growth, is a good investment in what we expect to be a volatile stock market. At its current price, the dividend yield is 3.6%. A close up of a glass of a refreshing carbonated beverage illustrating the company's different beverages. PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ:PEP) is not on our list of 30 Most Popular Stocks Among Hedge Funds. As per our database, 71 hedge fund portfolios held PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ:PEP) at the end of the first quarter, which was 69 in the previous quarter. While we acknowledge the potential of PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ:PEP) as an investment, our conviction lies in the belief that AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns, and doing so within a shorter timeframe. If you are looking for an AI stock that is as promising as NVIDIA but that trades at less than 5 times its earnings, check out our report about the undervalued AI stock set for massive gains. In another article, we covered PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ:PEP) and shared the list of best dividend stocks with high yields. Mar Vista U.S. Quality Select Strategy also commented on PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ:PEP) in its Q1 2025 investor letter. In addition, please check out our hedge fund investor letters Q1 2025 page for more investor letters from hedge funds and other leading investors. READ NEXT: Michael Burry Is Selling These Stocks and A New Dawn Is Coming to US Stocks. Disclosure: None. This article is originally published at Insider Monkey. Sign in to access your portfolio
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28-05-2025
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Does Target Corporation (TGT) Stock Offer Strong Upside from the Current Price?
Matrix Asset Advisors, an asset management company, released its Q1 2025 investor letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. After two years of gains exceeding 20%, the stock market rally ended in February when the president intensified his tariff threats. Technology and Growth stocks drove the stock market's first-quarter decline. Matrix's portfolios performed well during a challenging quarter. The Matrix Dividend Income portfolio recorded a slight positive return, while the LCV portfolio, which is more exposed to Technology, experienced a modest decline. Matrix's Large Cap Value Portfolio (LCV) was down low single digits in Q1, surpassing the S&P 500® Index's loss but behind the Russell 1000 Value's 2.14% gain. Matrix Dividend Income (MDI) started the year positively, growing low single digits in Q1, ahead of both the S&P 500®'s loss and the Russell 1000® Value Index. In addition, please check the fund's top five holdings to know its best picks in 2025. In its first-quarter 2025 investor letter, Matrix Asset Advisors highlighted stocks such as Target Corporation (NYSE:TGT). Target Corporation (NYSE:TGT) is a US-based general merchandise retailer. The one-month return of Target Corporation (NYSE:TGT) was 0.30%, and its shares lost 34.35% of their value over the last 52 weeks. On May 27, 2025, Target Corporation (NYSE:TGT) stock closed at $96.99 per share with a market capitalization of $44.069 billion. Matrix Asset Advisors stated the following regarding Target Corporation (NYSE:TGT) in its Q1 2025 investor letter: "The market's Q1 volatility provided opportunities to take profits on strength while very slowly redeploying the proceeds. With our larger-than-usual sales and scale-backs, we entered the current quarter with a higher-than usual cash balance, allowing us to add to some laggards and start a new position in Target Corporation (NYSE:TGT), a name we have held before in the portfolio. As we write this commentary, more stocks are nearing compelling levels, and we expect to accelerate our buying. A woman purchasing groceries at a Target store, with a cart full of products. Target Corporation (NYSE:TGT) is not on our list of 30 Most Popular Stocks Among Hedge Funds. As per our database, 62 hedge fund portfolios held Target Corporation (NYSE:TGT) at the end of the first quarter, which was 56 in the previous quarter. While we acknowledge the potential of Target Corporation (NYSE:TGT) as an investment, our conviction lies in the belief that AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns, and doing so within a shorter timeframe. If you are looking for an AI stock that is as promising as NVIDIA but that trades at less than 5 times its earnings, check out our report about the undervalued AI stock set for massive gains. In another article, we covered Target Corporation (NYSE:TGT) and shared the list of stocks on Jim Cramer's radar. In addition, please check out our hedge fund investor letters Q1 2025 page for more investor letters from hedge funds and other leading investors. READ NEXT: Michael Burry Is Selling These Stocks and A New Dawn Is Coming to US Stocks. Disclosure: None. This article is originally published at Insider Monkey.
