Executive Summary
The sole filing in this intelligence stream is a 13F-HR from Charter Capital Management, LLC, covering its equity and ETF holdings as of June 30, 2026. The filing reveals a portfolio concentrated in broad-based ETFs (iShares Core S&P Mid-Cap, Vanguard S&P 500) and mega-cap single stocks (Apple, Microsoft, Berkshire Hathaway, Nvidia).
Without market values or prior-period share counts in the provided excerpt, no period-over-period position changes or dollar-weighted trends can be calculated, resulting in a neutral/mixed sentiment. The filing provides no forward-looking guidance, insider trading activity, capital allocation actions, or transaction details, limiting actionable signals. The key takeaway is the firm's passive/index-oriented core strategy with selective large-cap equity bets, suggesting a stable, long-term positioning rather than active tactical shifts. No sector-level themes or cross-filing comparisons are possible with a single filing.
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Filing types in this digest: 13F
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Investment Signals (5)
- Charter Capital Management ↓ (NEUTRAL)▲
Portfolio heavily weighted in broad market ETFs (iShares Core S&P Mid-Cap, Vanguard S&P 500), indicating a passive/index-oriented core strategy with limited active stock selection
- Charter Capital Management ↓ (NEUTRAL)▲
Top single-stock holdings include Apple, Microsoft, Berkshire Hathaway, and Nvidia—mega-cap leaders in tech and financials, suggesting a quality/growth tilt within the equity sleeve
- Charter Capital Management ↓ (NEUTRAL)▲
No insider trading activity reported in the filing; management's conviction cannot be assessed from this document
- Charter Capital Management ↓ (NEUTRAL)▲
No forward-looking guidance or capital allocation actions (dividends, buybacks) disclosed in the 13F; the filing is purely a snapshot of holdings
- Charter Capital Management ↓ (NEUTRAL)▲
Absence of market values or prior-period comparisons in the excerpt prevents calculation of position sizing, turnover, or net buying/selling trends
Risk Flags (4)
- Charter Capital Management/Data Limitation↓ [MEDIUM RISK]▼
No market values or prior-period share counts provided in the filing excerpt, making it impossible to assess portfolio turnover, concentration risk, or net exposure changes
- Charter Capital Management/Concentration Risk↓ [MEDIUM RISK]▼
Heavy allocation to a few mega-cap tech stocks (Apple, Microsoft, Nvidia) exposes the portfolio to sector-specific drawdowns if tech faces regulatory or valuation headwinds
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Dominant ETF holdings imply limited active management; in a volatile market, the portfolio may lack downside protection from tactical shifts
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With no forward-looking statements or scheduled events, investors cannot anticipate near-term portfolio adjustments or strategy changes
Opportunities (4)
- Charter Capital Management/ETF Core Holdings↓ (OPPORTUNITY)◆
The firm's large positions in iShares Core S&P Mid-Cap and Vanguard S&P 500 ETFs align with a low-cost, diversified core strategy, suitable for investors seeking stable beta exposure
- Charter Capital Management/Mega-Cap Tech Exposure↓ (OPPORTUNITY)◆
Holdings in Apple, Microsoft, and Nvidia provide exposure to dominant secular growth themes (AI, cloud, consumer tech) with strong competitive moats
- Charter Capital Management/Berkshire Hathaway Position↓ (OPPORTUNITY)◆
Inclusion of Berkshire Hathaway suggests a value-oriented hedge within the portfolio, offering diversified exposure to insurance, railroads, and energy
- Charter Capital Management/Stable Positioning↓ (OPPORTUNITY)◆
The lack of dramatic position changes (inferred from the static filing) implies a long-term, buy-and-hold approach, reducing the risk of reactive trading
Sector Themes (1)
- Single-Filing Limitation◆
With only one filing in the stream, no cross-cutting sector themes or aggregated trends can be identified. The filing's focus on broad ETFs and mega-cap tech/financials is consistent with institutional preference for liquidity and scale.
Watch List (4)
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Monitor the next quarterly filing (due by November 14, 2026) for position changes, market value disclosures, and any shift away from passive ETFs toward active stock selection
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Watch for any reduction in Nvidia holdings, which could signal profit-taking or valuation concerns given the stock's recent run-up
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Monitor for changes in these core tech holdings as they are bellwethers for the broader market and institutional sentiment
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Any material increase or decrease could indicate a shift in value vs. growth allocation strategy
Filing Analyses
(1)
24-07-2026
Charter Capital Management, LLC filed a Form 13F-HR for the period ended 2026-06-30 on 2026-07-24 reporting numerous long equity and ETF positions held as of 2026-06-30. Holdings include large positions in broad ETFs and individual equities (e.g., ISHARES TR CORE S&P MCP ETF, VANGUARD INDEX FDS S&P 500 ETF SHS, APPLE INC, MICROSOFT CORP, BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC, NVIDIA CORP). The filing lists share counts for each security but no market values or USD amounts in the provided excerpt, so period-over-period percentage changes cannot be computed from this document alone; therefore performance direction is neutral/mixed given concentration in diversified ETFs but presence of single-stock exposures.
- · Filing covers positions as of 2026-06-30 and was filed on 2026-07-24 (filed as of date and effectiveness date both 2026-07-24).
- · CIK: 0002076040; SEC File Number: 028-25656; Fiscal year end: 12-31.
- · Business / mail address: 13805 WEST BURLEIGH ROAD SUITE 100, BROOKFIELD, WI 53005. Phone: 414-257-3700.
- · The information table lists share counts for each security but the provided excerpt does not include fair market values (USD) or percentages of portfolio, preventing calculation of AUM or weightings from this text alone.
- · Primary contact / signatory: Joel Hassler (President), filing date 07-24-2026.
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