One Degree Advisors Inc Acquires Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF Shares

One Degree Advisors Inc has reported an increase in its investment in the Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF (NYSEARCA: VWO). According to its latest Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the firm has raised its holdings by 0.6% during the third quarter. Following the acquisition of an additional 560 shares, One Degree Advisors now owns a total of 96,952 shares of the ETF.

This ETF represents approximately 2.0% of One Degree Advisors Inc’s overall portfolio, making it the 15th largest position within the firm. As of their most recent filing, the value of One Degree Advisors' investment in the Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF was about $4,677,000.

Other institutional investors have also made changes to their stakes in VWO. For instance, McClarren Financial Advisors Inc. significantly increased its investment in the ETF by 641.7% in the same quarter. This firm now holds 22,718 shares worth around $1,087,000 after acquiring 19,655 additional shares.

Essex LLC also enhanced its position in the Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF by 3.2%, now owning 17,940 shares valued at approximately $858,000. Pure Portfolios Holdings LLC entered a new position in the ETF worth around $1,351,000 during the third quarter, while Werba Rubin Papier Wealth Management increased its stake by 2.5%, now holding 63,211 shares valued at $3,025,000. Moreover, Schaper Benz & Wise Investment Counsel Inc. acquired a new stake in VWO with an investment valued at around $975,000.

Market Performance of Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF

The Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF opened at $47.83 on a recent trading day. The ETF has a market capitalization of $86.57 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 11.50, and a beta of 0.80. Over the past 50 days, the stock has shown a simple moving average of $45.82, while the 200-day simple moving average stands at $44.28. In the last 12 months, the ETF has recorded a low of $37.46 and a high of $49.57, indicating some volatility in its trading range.

About Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF

The Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF aims to track the performance of the FTSE Emerging Markets All Cap China A Inclusion Index, which measures the returns from stocks issued by companies in emerging market nations. This makes the ETF a popular choice for investors looking to gain exposure to these markets.

Investor Insights

For those interested in the latest investment activities concerning Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF, it's advisable to review recent 13F filings and insider trades. Monitoring such changes can provide insights into broader market trends and investor sentiment towards emerging markets.

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