Core Insights - Gotham Asset Management's latest 13F filing reveals a strategic shift towards broad market exposure, particularly in mega-cap technology and liquidity management, rather than focusing on individual stock selection [1][2] Portfolio Adjustments - Significant increase in SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY) by 1,262,794 shares, now totaling 5,618,281 shares, representing a $3.74 billion position, which is 16.29% of the portfolio, indicating a deliberate increase in market exposure [3][4] - NVIDIA (NVDA) position increased by 591,589 shares to 2,863,109 shares, valued at $534.2 million (2.33%), reflecting participation in AI-driven earnings growth in semiconductors [5][6] - Apple Inc. (AAPL) saw an increase of 538,746 shares to 1,428,976 shares, valued at $363.9 million (1.58%), with a 60% rise quarter over quarter, indicating strong signals from valuation and quality models [7] - Snowflake (SNOW) position increased by 388,608 shares to 956,539 shares, valued at $215.7 million (0.94%), with a notable 68% increase quarter over quarter, suggesting favorable screening on forward earnings metrics [8] - iShares 0–3 Month Treasury Bond ETF (SGOV) exposure doubled with an increase of 803,355 shares to 1,552,170 shares, valued at $156.3 million (0.68%), reflecting active liquidity management [9] - Amazon.com (AMZN) position increased by 260,509 shares to 978,948 shares, valued at $214.9 million (0.94%), with a 36% rise quarter over quarter, reinforcing exposure to mega-cap platforms with improving cash flow [10][11] Strategic Overview - The quarter was characterized by a beta-heavy approach, with a significant increase in S&P 500 exposure, suggesting limited advantage in deviating from the index at current valuations [12] - The scaling of mega-cap technology stocks (NVDA, AAPL, AMZN, SNOW) indicates broad-based signals rather than isolated stock convictions [13] - Active risk management is evident from the increase in short-term Treasuries, highlighting a disciplined approach to liquidity and volatility control [14] - Gotham's largest individual stock positions remain modest relative to total assets, reinforcing a systematic and diversified investment philosophy [15] - The filing reflects adjustments in factor exposure and portfolio construction decisions rather than discretionary stock picking, indicating a structured investment approach [16]