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Liberty All-Star® Equity Fund January 2025 Monthly Update

The Liberty All-Star Equity Fund (ticker: USA) recently released its monthly update for January 2025, providing investors with essential insights into its investment approach and performance metrics. Here is a closer look at what the report entails, including key statistics, sector breakdowns, and significant holdings.

Investment Strategy Overview

The fund follows a large-cap core investment style and employs a distinctive strategy that combines insights from three value-oriented managers alongside two growth-focused managers. This blend aims to enhance consistency in investment decision-making while pursuing above-average long-term results.

The value managers overseeing the fund are:

• - Aristotle Capital Management, LLC
• - Fiduciary Management, Inc.
• - Pzena Investment Management, LLC

Meanwhile, the growth managers include:

• - Sustainable Growth Advisers, LP
• - TCW Investment Management Company

Top Holdings as of January 2025

The report highlighted the fund's top 20 holdings, accounting for approximately 35.2% of the overall equity portfolio. These include some of the most prominent companies in the market today:
1. Microsoft Corp. - 4.0%
2. NVIDIA Corp. - 3.3%
3. Alphabet, Inc. - 2.9%
4. Amazon.com, Inc. - 2.9%
5. UnitedHealth Group, Inc. - 2.1%
6. Meta Platforms, Inc. - 2.1%
7. Visa, Inc. - 1.9%
8. ServiceNow, Inc. - 1.6%
9. Capital One Financial Corp. - 1.6%
10. Fresenius Medical Care AG - 1.4%
11. SP Global, Inc. - 1.4%
12. Charles Schwab Corp. - 1.3%
13. Sony Group Corp. - 1.2%
14. CVS Health Corp. - 1.2%
15. Danaher Corp. - 1.1%
16. Ecolab, Inc. - 1.1%
17. Baxter International, Inc. - 1.1%
18. Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. - 1.0%
19. Booking Holdings, Inc. - 1.0%
20. Gartner, Inc. - 1.0%

These holdings showcase the fund's commitment to investing in high-quality, large-cap companies with solid growth prospects.

Monthly Performance Highlights

In January 2025, the fund experienced a positive month overall. Below are the vital performance metrics:

• - Beginning of Month Value: $6.95
• - Distributions (Ex-Date January 24th): $0.17
• - End of Month Value: $7.09
• - Market Price at End of Month: $7.12
• - Performance for the Month (NAV): +4.46%
• - Performance Year-to-Date: +4.46%

With a total net asset value of approximately $2,046.9 million, the fund maintained an impressive 99.7% invested in equities, indicating its strategic objective of keeping the majority of its capital engaged in market opportunities.

Sector Breakdown

The equity allocation is diversified across various sectors which include:

• - Information Technology: 23.2%
• - Financials: 20.0%
• - Health Care: 15.8%
• - Consumer Discretionary: 12.4%
• - Industrials: 9.4%
• - Communication Services: 6.9%
• - Consumer Staples: 4.5%
• - Materials: 4.3%
• - Energy: 1.8%
• - Utilities: 1.3%
• - Real Estate: 0.4%

Final Thoughts

The January 2025 update reflects Liberty All-Star Equity Fund's steady approach to equity investments, particularly in blue-chip companies likely to provide substantial returns. As always, investors are encouraged to consider their personal financial situations and market conditions when evaluating the potential of such funds. Furthermore, while past performance serves as a guideline, it is crucial to remember that investment results can vary based on market conditions.

For more detailed information, including potential risks associated with the fund’s performance, investors should refer to the complete report on the Liberty All-Star Equity Fund's official website.