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Mather Group LLC Reduces Its Holdings in Vanguard Russell 2000 ETF

Published October 13, 2024

On October 13, 2024, it was reported that Mather Group LLC significantly reduced its holdings in the Vanguard Russell 2000 ETF (NASDAQ:VTWO) by 19.7% during the third quarter, as detailed in their latest Form 13F filing with the SEC. Following the sale of 278 shares, the firm now possesses 1,136 shares of the ETF, which were valued at approximately $101,000 according to their most recent disclosure.

Other institutional investors have also adjusted their stakes in the Vanguard Russell 2000 ETF. For instance, EP Wealth Advisors LLC expanded its position by 5.0% in the second quarter, acquiring an additional 120 shares, bringing their total to 2,539 shares valued at around $208,000. Similarly, SignalPoint Asset Management LLC increased its holdings by 2.3% in the first quarter, now owning 5,537 shares worth $471,000 after purchasing an additional 125 shares. M3 Advisory Group LLC reported a 1.9% increase in their investment in the second quarter, resulting in 6,830 shares valued at $560,000 after acquiring 125 more shares. Likewise, Tennessee Valley Asset Management Partners raised their stake by 2.2% in the second quarter for a total of 6,490 shares worth $532,000 after buying 141 additional shares. Furthermore, Geneos Wealth Management Inc. significantly increased its position by 67.1% in the first quarter, bringing their total to 371 shares valued at $32,000 after the purchase of 149 shares.

Vanguard Russell 2000 ETF Performance Overview

As of Friday, the stock price of the Vanguard Russell 2000 ETF (NASDAQ:VTWO) opened at $89.49. The ETF has a market capitalization of $11.80 billion, with a price-to-earnings ratio of 12.13 and a beta value of 1.15, indicating its volatility relative to the market. Over the past year, the ETF has recorded a low of $65.39 and a high of $92.40. Its current 50-day moving average stands at $86.88, while the 200-day moving average is noted at $84.40.

Dividend Information

Recently, the Vanguard Russell 2000 ETF announced a quarterly dividend. Shareholders who were on record as of September 26 received a dividend payment of $0.277 per share, with the distribution made on September 30. This dividend translates to an annual yield of 1.24%, totaling approximately $1.11 when annualized.

About Vanguard Russell 2000 ETF

The Vanguard Russell 2000 ETF (VTWO) is an exchange-traded fund that tracks the performance of the Russell 2000 index, which is comprised of small-cap US stocks. This ETF was launched on September 20, 2010, and is managed by Vanguard, one of the leading investment management companies.

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