Finance

PNC Financial Services Group Increases Investment in Vanguard Mid-Cap Value ETF

Published November 21, 2023

PNC Financial Services Group Inc. has recently expanded its investment in the Vanguard Mid-Cap Value ETF (NYSEARCA:VOE), demonstrating confidence in the mid-cap segment of the market. In the second quarter, PNC Financial Services grew its VOE holdings by 2.3%, as revealed in its filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Following the purchase of an additional 47,763 shares, the financial institution's total share count in the ETF reached 2,104,833.

Investment Growth and Value

PNC Financial Services Group Inc.'s stake in the Vanguard Mid-Cap Value ETF is now estimated to be worth approximately $291.27 million, with their ownership representing about 1.80% of the ETF. This careful increase in investment is part of a larger trend where various institutional investors and hedge funds have adjusted their portfolios to either increase or decrease their stakes in VOE.

Other Institutional Movements

For instance, SeaCrest Wealth Management LLC increased its holdings by 1.9% during the fourth quarter, while Ten Capital Wealth Advisors LLC expanded their shares by 7.3% in the second quarter. Similarly, MAS Advisors LLC and Diversified LLC made slight raises to their VOE investments. Lion Street Advisors LLC went on to increase its position by 5.6% during the same period.

ETF Market Performance

The Vanguard Mid-Cap Value ETF's market performance has seen some fluctuations. On a recent trading day, VOE shares dipped by $0.37, closing at $134.62. The ETF operates with a 50-day moving average of $130.75 and a two-hundred day average of $134.66, which indicates a relative stability in its market performance. Its 52-week range saw a low of $123.92 and a high of $147.74, with a total market capitalization of $15.74 billion, a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 13.40, and a beta of 1.05.

About Vanguard Mid-Cap Value ETF

The Vanguard Mid-Cap Value Index Fund offers both Investor Shares and ETF Shares, allowing a diverse range of investors to participate in mid-cap value equities. While Investor Shares cater to those meeting the minimum purchase requirements, ETF Shares can be easily traded through brokerage accounts.

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