Family Firm Inc. Grows Position in Vanguard Real Estate ETF (NYSEARCA:VNQ)

Family Firm Inc. lifted its stake in Vanguard Real Estate ETF (NYSEARCA:VNQ) by 0.5% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 299,075 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock after purchasing an additional 1,375 shares during the quarter. Vanguard Real Estate ETF accounts for approximately 4.6% of Family Firm Inc.’s holdings, making the stock its 4th biggest position. Family Firm Inc.’s holdings in Vanguard Real Estate ETF were worth $26,642,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

A number of other hedge funds also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Godsey & Gibb Inc. purchased a new stake in Vanguard Real Estate ETF in the fourth quarter worth approximately $26,000. Decker Retirement Planning Inc. purchased a new position in shares of Vanguard Real Estate ETF during the 4th quarter valued at $26,000. Howard Capital Management Group LLC purchased a new stake in Vanguard Real Estate ETF during the 4th quarter valued at approximately $26,000. CKW Financial Group purchased a new stake in shares of Vanguard Real Estate ETF during the 4th quarter worth approximately $27,000. Finally, Laurel Wealth Advisors LLC lifted its stake in shares of Vanguard Real Estate ETF by 73.1% in the 4th quarter. Laurel Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 386 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock valued at $34,000 after purchasing an additional 163 shares during the last quarter.

Vanguard Real Estate ETF Stock Performance

Shares of NYSEARCA:VNQ opened at $90.17 on Friday. The firm has a market cap of $98.29 billion, a PE ratio of 34.84 and a beta of 1.07. The firm’s 50 day simple moving average is $90.79 and its 200-day simple moving average is $93.48. Vanguard Real Estate ETF has a one year low of $78.27 and a one year high of $99.58.

Vanguard Real Estate ETF Profile

Vanguard REIT ETF (the Fund) is an open-end investment company. The Fund invests in stocks issued by real estate investment trusts (REITs), companies that purchase office buildings, hotels, and other real property. It tracks the return of the MSCI US RIT Index, a gauge of real estate stocks. The Vanguard Group, Inc provides investment advisory services to the Fund.