29,611 Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF $VWO Shares Acquired by Gridiron Partners LLC

Gridiron Partners LLC boosted its position in shares of Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF (NYSEARCA:VWO) by 95.9% in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 60,477 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock after buying an additional 29,611 shares during the period. Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF makes up about 1.9% of Gridiron Partners LLC’s portfolio, making the stock its 11th biggest holding. Gridiron Partners LLC’s holdings in Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF were worth $3,587,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Several other institutional investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Alkeme Wealth LLC raised its position in shares of Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF by 32.8% during the 3rd quarter. Alkeme Wealth LLC now owns 4,761 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock valued at $282,000 after buying an additional 1,177 shares in the last quarter. City Center Advisors LLC grew its position in Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF by 5.4% in the third quarter. City Center Advisors LLC now owns 13,727 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock worth $814,000 after acquiring an additional 703 shares in the last quarter. Veery Capital LLC grew its position in Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF by 6.7% in the third quarter. Veery Capital LLC now owns 20,347 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock worth $1,207,000 after acquiring an additional 1,285 shares in the last quarter. Venture Visionary Partners LLC increased its stake in Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF by 29.8% during the third quarter. Venture Visionary Partners LLC now owns 135,800 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock worth $8,054,000 after acquiring an additional 31,162 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Whitcomb & Hess Inc. increased its stake in Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF by 1.6% during the third quarter. Whitcomb & Hess Inc. now owns 374,645 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock worth $22,220,000 after acquiring an additional 5,867 shares during the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 67.19% of the company’s stock.

Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF Stock Performance

VWO stock traded down $0.90 during midday trading on Thursday, reaching $58.95. 4,793,906 shares of the company traded hands, compared to its average volume of 9,499,994. Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF has a 52-week low of $52.20 and a 52-week high of $61.53. The business has a 50 day moving average of $60.16 and a 200-day moving average of $58.92. The firm has a market capitalization of $124.16 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 15.08 and a beta of 0.60.

Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF Profile

The Fund seeks to track the performance of the FTSE Emerging Markets All Cap China A Inclusion Index, that measures the return of stocks issued by companies located in emerging market countries.