The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company's Holdings in Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF

On October 13, 2024, it was reported that The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company has decreased its investment in the Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF (NYSEARCA:VEU) by 15% during the second quarter. According to the company's filing with the SEC, their current holdings consist of 20,548 shares after divesting 3,621 shares in the recent quarter. The value of these shares is approximately $1.21 million based on the latest figures.

In addition to The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company, several other institutional investors and hedge funds have made adjustments to their positions in the Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF. For instance, Farmers & Merchants Investments Inc. significantly increased its stake in the ETF by 190%, now holding 435 shares valued at $26,000 after acquiring an additional 285 shares. Similarly, HighMark Wealth Management LLC raised its investment by 75.8% during the first quarter, now owning 457 shares worth $27,000 following a purchase of 197 additional shares.

Furthermore, Hantz Financial Services Inc. entered the market by acquiring a new stake in the ETF valued at $29,000 in the second quarter. SOA Wealth Advisors LLC also inflated its holdings by 97.7% during the first quarter, with their total now at 516 shares worth $30,000 after buying an additional 255 shares. Fairman Group LLC is another entity that purchased a new position in Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF valued at $30,000 during the first quarter.

Performance of Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF

As of the latest trading day, shares of the Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF opened at $62.47. The ETF boasts a market capitalization of approximately $41.42 billion, with a price-to-earnings (PE) ratio of 13.05 and a beta of 0.85, indicating a relatively low volatility compared to the market. Currently, the 50-day moving average price stands at $60.94, while the 200-day moving average is $59.65. Over the past year, the ETF has recorded a low of $49.47 and a high of $63.81.

About Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF

The Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF is a part of the Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Index Fund. This fund follows a passive investment strategy aimed at mirroring the performance of the FTSE All-World ex-US Index, which comprises around 2,200 stocks from companies located in 46 countries across both developed and emerging markets worldwide.

Additional Information

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