Synovus Financial Corp Increases Position in Vanguard S&P 500 ETF $VOO

Synovus Financial Corp lifted its position in shares of Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (NYSEARCA:VOO) by 56.2% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 94,529 shares of the company’s stock after buying an additional 34,027 shares during the quarter. Vanguard S&P 500 ETF makes up 0.7% of Synovus Financial Corp’s holdings, making the stock its 27th largest holding. Synovus Financial Corp’s holdings in Vanguard S&P 500 ETF were worth $57,905,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

A number of other institutional investors have also bought and sold shares of the business. Clear Investment Research LLC purchased a new position in shares of Vanguard S&P 500 ETF in the third quarter valued at $28,000. Quaker Wealth Management LLC raised its stake in Vanguard S&P 500 ETF by 248.4% during the second quarter. Quaker Wealth Management LLC now owns 46 shares of the company’s stock valued at $26,000 after purchasing an additional 77 shares in the last quarter. Redmont Wealth Advisors LLC bought a new position in Vanguard S&P 500 ETF during the third quarter valued at $29,000. Front Row Advisors LLC grew its stake in shares of Vanguard S&P 500 ETF by 900.0% in the 2nd quarter. Front Row Advisors LLC now owns 50 shares of the company’s stock worth $28,000 after buying an additional 45 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Corundum Trust Company INC bought a new stake in shares of Vanguard S&P 500 ETF in the 3rd quarter worth about $37,000.

Vanguard S&P 500 ETF Trading Up 0.5%

Shares of NYSEARCA VOO opened at $631.15 on Thursday. Vanguard S&P 500 ETF has a 12-month low of $442.80 and a 12-month high of $641.81. The firm’s 50-day moving average price is $632.26 and its 200-day moving average price is $617.24. The stock has a market capitalization of $844.62 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 24.97 and a beta of 1.00.

Vanguard S&P 500 ETF News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Vanguard S&P 500 ETF this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Large ETF inflows — ETFs have gathered over $250 billion in the first six weeks of 2026, supporting demand for broad S&P 500 exposures like VOO. Velocity Amid Volatility: ETFs See $250B+ Inflows in 6 Weeks
• Positive Sentiment: Long‑term bull case intact — an investor note argues history and secular themes (e.g., AI) still favor buying broad S&P exposure, which can support continued interest in VOO. Should You Buy the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF With the Stock Market Near a Record High? History Offers a Clear Answer
• Positive Sentiment: Early‑week technical bounce — several market forecasts see the S&P and Nasdaq trying to continue a recovery, which tends to lift VOO because it tracks the index. NASDAQ Index, S&P 500 and Dow Jones Forecast – US Indices Looking to Continue Recovery
• Neutral Sentiment: Pre‑market updates and investor positioning — daily updates show small pre‑market swings as traders await Fed minutes and other catalysts; these often create short‑term noise for VOO. Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO) Daily Update, 2/17/2026
• Neutral Sentiment: Range‑bound market structure — analysts note the S&P has been choppy and range‑bound, implying VOO may see muted directional moves until a breakout/ breakdown. S&P 500 Names to Watch as Index Remains Range-Bound
• Negative Sentiment: AI‑led selloff pressure — recent weakness included a selloff tied to AI concerns that contributed to the S&P’s second straight weekly loss, a near‑term headwind for VOO. S&P 500 Snapshot: Second Straight Loss
• Negative Sentiment: Key technical risk levels — analysts warn the S&P must hold certain levels to avoid a deeper correction (a break below 6780 could imply a ~20% pullback), creating downside risk for VOO. The S&P 500 Is Range-bound and Must Hold 6780 to Still Allow for an April Peak
• Negative Sentiment: Tech leadership needed — the S&P’s ability to reclaim its 50‑day moving average depends on tech/FANG recovery; failure to regain that momentum would cap upside for VOO. S&P 500: Can Tech Sector Strengthen Enough to Overcome 50-Day Moving Average?

Vanguard S&P 500 ETF Profile

Vanguard 500 Index Fund (the Fund) is an open-end investment company, or mutual fund. The Fund offers four classes of shares: Investor Shares, Admiral Shares, Signal Shares, and Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) Shares. The Fund seeks to track the investment performance of the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index, an unmanaged benchmark representing the United States large-capitalization stocks. The Fund employs a passive management-or indexing-investment approach designed to track the performance of the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index.