WealthShield Partners LLC has significantly increased its investment in the Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF (NYSEARCA: VEU), raising its holdings by 42.6% in the second quarter of 2023. The institutional investor now owns 20,899 shares, valued at approximately $1.41 million, following the acquisition of an additional 6,239 shares during this period, according to data from Holdings Channel.
Several other prominent investors have also adjusted their positions in the Vanguard ETF recently. Notably, Mullooly Asset Management Inc. purchased a new stake valued at $502.4 million in the first quarter. Additionally, Wealthspire Advisors LLC boosted its stake by 106.9%, now holding 2,061,456 shares worth $125.05 million after acquiring an additional 1,064,977 shares.
Meanwhile, Euclidean Capital LLC increased its holdings by 96.5%, now owning 1,991,884 shares valued at $120.83 million. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. also raised its stake by 26.1%, now owning 2,394,320 shares worth $145.24 million. Finally, Zions Bancorporation National Association UT made a significant adjustment, raising its position by an impressive 685.7% during the second quarter, resulting in ownership of 548,781 shares valued at $36.89 million.
Performance Metrics of the Vanguard ETF
The Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF opened at $73.03 on the most recent trading day. It has demonstrated considerable stability, with a 50-day simple moving average of $72.03 and a 200-day simple moving average of $68.64. Over the past year, the ETF has experienced a low of $53.65 and a high of $73.99. The fund boasts a market capitalization of $52.08 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 15.97, and a beta of 0.77, indicating its relative stability compared to the broader market.
About Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF
The Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF is an exchange-traded share class of the Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Index Fund. This passive investment vehicle aims to track the performance of the FTSE All-World ex-US Index, which encompasses approximately 2,200 stocks from 46 countries, including both developed and emerging markets.
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