Ascent Group LLC significantly reduced its holdings in the Vanguard Value ETF (NYSEARCA: VTV) by 46.1% during the third quarter, according to a recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm now owns 34,873 shares of the ETF after divesting 29,862 shares in that period. As of the latest filing, Ascent Group LLC’s stake in the Vanguard Value ETF is valued at approximately $6.5 million.
Multiple other institutional investors have also adjusted their positions in the Vanguard Value ETF. Notably, Bank of America Corp DE increased its holdings by 3.1% during the second quarter. The bank now owns 128,140,618 shares, worth about $22.65 billion, after acquiring an additional 3,837,576 shares.
Other significant movements include **Kingstone Capital Partners Texas LLC**, which established a new stake valued at $382.51 million in the same quarter. Additionally, AllianceBernstein L.P. expanded its stake by a remarkable 368.0%, bringing its total to 1,278,563 shares, valued at $225.97 million, following the purchase of 1,005,350 shares.
In a striking development, Brandes Investment Partners LP boosted its holdings by an astounding 46,191.3%, now owning 850,835 shares valued at $150.38 million after acquiring 848,997 shares. Furthermore, Citigroup Inc. increased its stake by 48.8%, now holding 2,246,630 shares worth $397.07 million following the purchase of 736,741 shares.
Vanguard Value ETF Performance Overview
As of the latest trading session, shares of the Vanguard Value ETF opened at $192.37. The fund boasts a market capitalization of $153.89 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 18.14, and a beta of 0.82. Over the past year, the ETF has experienced a low of $150.43 and a high of $193.78. Its 50-day moving average stands at $188.72, while the 200-day moving average is recorded at $183.81.
The Vanguard Value ETF is an exchange-traded share class of the Vanguard Value Index Fund. It employs a passive management strategy aimed at tracking the performance of the MSCI US Prime Market Value Index, which comprises a diversified range of value stocks primarily from large-cap companies in the United States. This index represents the value segment of the broader MSCI US Prime Market 750 Index, which encompasses the majority of large-cap companies in the U.S. equity market.
Investors interested in tracking the Vanguard Value ETF can access detailed insights regarding hedge fund holdings and insider trades through platforms such as HoldingsChannel.com, which provides the latest Form 13F filings.
