Vanguard Small-Cap ETF (NYSEARCA:VB) Stock Position Raised by Bridgewealth Advisory Group LLC

Bridgewealth Advisory Group LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Vanguard Small-Cap ETF (NYSEARCA:VB) by 17.3% in the fourth quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The institutional investor owned 9,131 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 1,344 shares during the quarter. Vanguard Small-Cap ETF makes up 1.5% of Bridgewealth Advisory Group LLC’s portfolio, making the stock its 18th largest holding. Bridgewealth Advisory Group LLC’s holdings in Vanguard Small-Cap ETF were worth $1,948,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

A number of other institutional investors have also modified their holdings of the business. Cerity Partners LLC grew its position in Vanguard Small-Cap ETF by 2,168.8% in the 4th quarter. Cerity Partners LLC now owns 5,715,012 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,219,184,000 after purchasing an additional 5,463,111 shares during the last quarter. TIAA Trust National Association bought a new position in shares of Vanguard Small-Cap ETF in the third quarter valued at approximately $154,377,000. International Assets Investment Management LLC bought a new position in shares of Vanguard Small-Cap ETF in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $139,341,000. Mercer Global Advisors Inc. ADV boosted its holdings in shares of Vanguard Small-Cap ETF by 24.0% in the third quarter. Mercer Global Advisors Inc. ADV now owns 1,547,905 shares of the company’s stock valued at $292,662,000 after acquiring an additional 299,689 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Comerica Bank bought a new position in shares of Vanguard Small-Cap ETF in the third quarter valued at approximately $47,970,000.

Vanguard Small-Cap ETF Price Performance

Vanguard Small-Cap ETF stock opened at $217.99 on Monday. The firm has a 50 day simple moving average of $220.07 and a 200-day simple moving average of $207.10. The stock has a market capitalization of $53.99 billion, a PE ratio of 14.10 and a beta of 1.18. Vanguard Small-Cap ETF has a 12-month low of $174.84 and a 12-month high of $229.54.

Vanguard Small-Cap ETF Company Profile

The Vanguard Small-Cap ETF (VB) is an exchange-traded fund that is based on the CRSP US Small Cap index. The fund tracks the CRSP US Small Cap Index. The market-cap-weighted index includes the bottom 2-15% of the investable universe. VB was launched on Jan 26, 2004 and is managed by Vanguard.