iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF (NYSEARCA:AGG) Position Raised by Freestate Advisors LLC

Freestate Advisors LLC increased its position in iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF (NYSEARCA:AGG) by 5.5% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 88,822 shares of the company’s stock after acquiring an additional 4,642 shares during the period. iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF makes up about 8.9% of Freestate Advisors LLC’s portfolio, making the stock its 5th biggest holding. Freestate Advisors LLC’s holdings in iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF were worth $8,607,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. MPS Loria Financial Planners LLC grew its stake in shares of iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF by 2.1% during the 4th quarter. MPS Loria Financial Planners LLC now owns 35,758 shares of the company’s stock worth $3,465,000 after purchasing an additional 732 shares during the period. Heritage Family Offices LLP increased its position in shares of iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF by 2.2% in the fourth quarter. Heritage Family Offices LLP now owns 68,711 shares of the company’s stock valued at $6,658,000 after buying an additional 1,474 shares in the last quarter. Essex Savings Bank acquired a new position in shares of iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF during the 4th quarter worth approximately $221,000. Sterling Investment Advisors LLC ADV lifted its position in shares of iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF by 3.5% during the 4th quarter. Sterling Investment Advisors LLC ADV now owns 33,296 shares of the company’s stock valued at $3,226,000 after buying an additional 1,118 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Pinnacle Bancorp Inc. increased its holdings in iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF by 5.4% in the 4th quarter. Pinnacle Bancorp Inc. now owns 15,616 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,513,000 after acquiring an additional 798 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 83.63% of the company’s stock.

iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF Stock Performance

NYSEARCA:AGG traded up $0.83 during trading hours on Wednesday, reaching $96.71. 514,206 shares of the company were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 6,980,825. iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF has a twelve month low of $94.85 and a twelve month high of $102.04. The stock’s 50-day moving average is $97.66 and its 200-day moving average is $98.92.

About iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF

IShares are index funds that are bought and sold like common stocks on national securities exchanges as well as certain foreign exchanges. iShares are attractive because of their relatively low cost, tax efficiency and trading flexibility. Investors can purchase and sell shares through any brokerage firm, financial advisor, or online broker, and hold the funds in any type of brokerage account.