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Godshalk Welsh Capital Management, Inc.

Lansdale, PA SEC Registered Investment Advisor High Net Worth CIK: 0001631775
13F Score ?
18
3Y · Top 10 · Mgr Wt
13F Score ?
33
7Y · Top 10 · Mgr Wt
S&P 500 ?
80
Benchmark
$175M
AUM
-10.78%
2025 Q4
+2.76%
1-Year Return
+31.80%
Top 10 Concentration
+6.16%
Turnover
+0.46%
AUM Change
Since 2014
First Filing
131
# of Holdings

Fund Overview

13F Filed: 2026-02-12

As of 2025 Q4, Godshalk Welsh Capital Management, Inc. manages $175M in reported 13F assets , holds 131 positions with +31.80% top-10 concentration , and delivered a 1-year return of +2.76% on its disclosed equity portfolio. Filing 13F reports since 2014.

About

Investment Strategy

Analytics Summary

Risk Profile

Key Personnel

John Godshalk — Co-Founder & Principal
David Welsh — Co-Founder & Principal
Official 13F Filings — SEC EDGAR Key personnel and Fund Overview may contain mistakes

Activity Summary — 2025 Q4

Q4 2025 13F Filed: Feb 12, 2026

Top Buys

% $
Stock % Impact
+0.67%
+0.45%
+0.44%
+0.36%
+0.31%
+0.29%

Top Sells

% $
Stock % Impact
-1.47%
Sold All 😨 Was: 0.48% -0.48%
-0.47%
-0.26%
-0.20%
-0.20%

Top Holdings

2025 Q4
Stock %
5.54%
5.07%
3.31%
3.22%
2.81%
2.80%
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Activity Summary

Latest
Market Value $175M
AUM Change +0.46%
New Positions 8
Increased Positions 33
Closed Positions 7
Top 10 Concentration +31.80%
Portfolio Turnover +6.16%
Alt Turnover +6.39%

Sector Allocation Trends

Quarterly History
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Holdings Analysis

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Positions Dynamics

Visualizing Top 20 holdings weight history over the last 10 quarters.

Portfolio Analytics — Latest

Godshalk Welsh Capital Management, Inc. risk dashboard covering volatility, beta, value-at-risk, drawdowns, concentration, factor tilts, benchmark comparison, and stress testing for the latest disclosed portfolio.

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NVDA 88.1
MSFT 74.3
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Style Drift 0.12
Sector Rotation 0.38

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Underperformance Analysis — Top 10 Holdings vs SPY

Backtesting Godshalk Welsh Capital Management, Inc.'s top 10 holdings against SPY identified 35 underperformance periods. Worst drawdown: 2025-10 – 2026-01 (-12.1% vs SPY, 4 quarters).

Avg. lag: -3.9% vs SPY Avg. duration: 2.1 quarters
Backtest Snapshot — Top 10 Holdings (Mn-Weighted)

The ticker-level breakdown shows how each of Godshalk Welsh Capital Management, Inc.'s top holdings contributed to portfolio returns quarter by quarter. Strongest recent contributors inside the last 5 years of the quarterly Top 10 backtest window: AAPL (2021 Q1 – 2025 Q3, +12.6 pts), MSFT (2021 Q1 – 2025 Q3, +11.4 pts), COST (2021 Q1 – 2025 Q3, +9.3 pts), ORCL (2021 Q1 – 2025 Q3, +4.9 pts), BRK/B (2021 Q1 – 2025 Q3, +4.9 pts) .

Strategy ann.: 9.7% SPY ann.: 13.8% Period: 2015–2026
Best Recent Contributors — Last 5Y
2 of 5 recent top contributors lagged SPY, which means even some of this fund's best return drivers still failed to beat a simple index over the same window.
2021 Q1 – 2025 Q3 • 19Q in Top 10 Beat SPY
AAPL
+109%
SPY
+77%
Contrib
+12.6%
2021 Q1 – 2025 Q3 • 19Q in Top 10 Lagged SPY
MSFT
+65%
SPY
+77%
Contrib
+11.4%
2021 Q1 – 2025 Q3 • 19Q in Top 10 Beat SPY
COST
+164%
SPY
+77%
Contrib
+9.3%
2021 Q1 – 2025 Q3 • 18Q in Top 10 Beat SPY
ORCL
+78%
SPY
+69%
Contrib
+4.9%
2021 Q1 – 2025 Q3 • 19Q in Top 10 Lagged SPY
BRK/B
+74%
SPY
+77%
Contrib
+4.9%
Stock return (green = beat SPY)   Stock return (red = lagged SPY)   SPY same period   Cumulative contribution during the last 5 years of the quarterly Mn-weighted Top 10 strategy

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Godshalk Welsh Capital Management, Inc. invest in?
Godshalk Welsh Capital Management, Inc. employs a value and income-oriented investment philosophy emphasizing fundamentally sound companies trading at reasonable valuations with sustainable dividend characteristics. The firm's partner-led structure enables collaborative fundamental research combining complementary analytical perspectives in security selection and portfolio construction tailored to client wealth management objectives. **13F Portfolio Composition** analysis reveals diversified positioning with observable exposure to financial services and consumer sectors, reflecting preference for established business models with demonstrated earnings stability, tangible book values, and consistent shareholder return policies. The financial services allocation targets banks, insurance companies, and asset managers benefiting from interest rate environments and economic expansion, while consumer exposure provides participation in spending patterns supported by employment growth and consumer confidence. **Sector Allocation History** examination through the platform provides insight into how the firm maintains strategic positioning while making tactical adjustments in response to evolving valuations and sector-specific opportunities. The investment process incorporates traditional value metrics including price-to-earnings, price-to-book, and dividend yield analysis alongside qualitative assessment of business quality and management capability. Low turnover patterns indicate a patient, long-term investment approach consistent with value and income methodologies, allowing fundamental theses to develop and dividends to compound over extended holding periods.
What is Godshalk Welsh Capital Management, Inc.'s AUM?
Godshalk Welsh Capital Management, Inc. reported $175M in 13F assets as of 2025 Q4. Note: 13F AUM reflects only long equity positions reported to the SEC and may differ from total assets under management.
How concentrated is Godshalk Welsh Capital Management, Inc.'s portfolio?
Godshalk Welsh Capital Management, Inc. holds 131 disclosed positions. The top 10 holdings represent +31.80% of the reported portfolio, indicating a diversified investment approach.
How to track Godshalk Welsh Capital Management, Inc. 13F filings?
Track Godshalk Welsh Capital Management, Inc.'s quarterly filings on SEC EDGAR or on this page — data is updated within days of each filing deadline. Subscribe to 13Foresight for position-change alerts.
Who manages Godshalk Welsh Capital Management, Inc.?
Godshalk Welsh Capital Management, Inc. is managed by John Godshalk (Co-Founder & Principal), David Welsh (Co-Founder & Principal).

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