Vanguard Small-Cap ETF (NYSEARCA:VB) Shares Bought by Wedmont Private Capital

Wedmont Private Capital grew its position in shares of Vanguard Small-Cap ETF (NYSEARCA:VB) by 21.2% during the fourth quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The firm owned 74,242 shares of the company’s stock after buying an additional 13,000 shares during the period. Vanguard Small-Cap ETF accounts for approximately 0.9% of Wedmont Private Capital’s holdings, making the stock its 18th largest holding. Wedmont Private Capital’s holdings in Vanguard Small-Cap ETF were worth $17,679,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

A number of other institutional investors have also made changes to their positions in VB. ORG Wealth Partners LLC purchased a new stake in Vanguard Small-Cap ETF during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $28,000. Kozak & Associates Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Vanguard Small-Cap ETF during the third quarter worth approximately $34,000. Loomis Sayles & Co. L P increased its stake in shares of Vanguard Small-Cap ETF by 305.3% in the third quarter. Loomis Sayles & Co. L P now owns 154 shares of the company’s stock worth $37,000 after buying an additional 116 shares during the last quarter. Hilltop National Bank raised its holdings in Vanguard Small-Cap ETF by 83.7% in the fourth quarter. Hilltop National Bank now owns 158 shares of the company’s stock valued at $38,000 after acquiring an additional 72 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Pin Oak Investment Advisors Inc. acquired a new stake in Vanguard Small-Cap ETF in the third quarter valued at $37,000.

Vanguard Small-Cap ETF Stock Up 0.2 %

Shares of VB traded up $0.43 during midday trading on Monday, hitting $238.55. The company had a trading volume of 765,905 shares, compared to its average volume of 723,761. Vanguard Small-Cap ETF has a 52 week low of $202.66 and a 52 week high of $263.35. The company’s 50 day moving average price is $249.57 and its 200 day moving average price is $236.71. The stock has a market cap of $59.08 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 14.11 and a beta of 1.17.

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.