Valeo Financial Advisors LLC Expands Investment in Vanguard S&P Small-Cap 600 ETF

Valeo Financial Advisors LLC has recently announced an increase in its investment in the Vanguard S&P Small-Cap 600 ETF (NYSEARCA:VIOO). The firm raised its holdings by 4.5% during the third quarter, as reported in a Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. After acquiring an additional 118 shares, Valeo Financial Advisors LLC now owns a total of 2,734 shares in the fund, which is valued at approximately $296,000 as of the end of the most recent quarter.

In addition to Valeo Financial Advisors, several other institutional investors and hedge funds have adjusted their positions in the Vanguard S&P Small-Cap 600 ETF. For instance, Centaurus Financial Inc. increased its stake in the ETF by 10.1% in the fourth quarter, now holding 1,759 shares valued at $174,000 after purchasing an extra 162 shares. Similarly, BCS Wealth Management dramatically boosted its holdings by 157.8% in the first quarter, accumulating a total of 6,655 shares worth $675,000 after acquiring 4,074 additional shares.

Moreover, 17 Capital Partners LLC entered a new position in the Vanguard S&P Small-Cap 600 ETF during the first quarter, valued at about $319,000. Sebold Capital Management Inc. also raised its investment by 1.5%, owning 61,228 shares worth $6,215,000 after buying 889 shares recently. Additionally, AdvisorNet Financial Inc. enhanced its holdings by 17.6%, which translates to 41,985 shares valued at approximately $4,261,000 after purchasing 6,282 additional shares.

Vanguard S&P Small-Cap 600 ETF Performance

On Tuesday, the Vanguard S&P Small-Cap 600 ETF opened at $108.19. Currently, it boasts a market capitalization of $2.83 billion and a price-to-earnings (PE) ratio of 6.18, with a beta of 1.18. Over the past year, the ETF has seen a low of $80.90 and a high of $111.25. Its 50-day moving average price stands at $105.09, while the 200-day moving average is $101.59.

Understanding the Vanguard S&P Small-Cap 600 ETF

The Vanguard S&P Small-Cap 600 ETF (VIOO) is an exchange-traded fund that tracks the S&P Small Cap 600 index. This index consists of 600 small-cap U.S. stocks selected by an S&P Committee based on specific criteria related to market capitalization. The ETF was launched on September 7, 2010, and is managed by Vanguard, a well-known asset management company in the investment industry.

Insights on Investment Trends

Recent activity by institutional investors in the Vanguard S&P Small-Cap 600 ETF reflects a growing interest in small-cap stocks, which are often seen as having significant potential for growth. As various firms continue to adjust their stakes, it indicates a trend of favoring small-cap investments, potentially predicting future growth in this sector.

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