Janney Montgomery Scott LLC Buys 78,212 Shares of iShares Core S&P 500 ETF $IVV

Janney Montgomery Scott LLC raised its holdings in iShares Core S&P 500 ETF (NYSEARCA:IVV) by 6.5% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 1,277,205 shares of the company’s stock after buying an additional 78,212 shares during the quarter. iShares Core S&P 500 ETF accounts for about 2.0% of Janney Montgomery Scott LLC’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 3rd largest position. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC’s holdings in iShares Core S&P 500 ETF were worth $874,809,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Decker Retirement Planning Inc. acquired a new stake in iShares Core S&P 500 ETF in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $29,000. GS Investments Inc. grew its holdings in iShares Core S&P 500 ETF by 83.3% in the 4th quarter. GS Investments Inc. now owns 44 shares of the company’s stock valued at $30,000 after buying an additional 20 shares during the last quarter. Palouse Capital Management Inc. acquired a new stake in iShares Core S&P 500 ETF in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $38,000. Imprint Wealth LLC acquired a new stake in iShares Core S&P 500 ETF in the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $39,000. Finally, Dorato Capital Management acquired a new stake in iShares Core S&P 500 ETF in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $55,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 70.12% of the company’s stock.

Trending Headlines about iShares Core S&P 500 ETF

Here are the key news stories impacting iShares Core S&P 500 ETF this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Long-term bullish commentary argues that investing in the S&P 500 at record highs has historically still produced strong returns, reinforcing the case for staying invested in IVV through volatility. Is It Really Safe to Invest in the S&P 500 at Record Highs? History Offers a Clear Answer.
• Neutral Sentiment: The S&P 500 remains supported by AI-led earnings strength, but elevated valuations and geopolitical uncertainty are keeping investors cautious about near-term upside for broad-market ETFs like IVV. Guide to the S&P 500 ETF Investing
• Neutral Sentiment: ETFs continue to face competition from active products, but the trend also highlights sustained investor demand for low-cost passive funds such as IVV. Fees Matter: The Power of Passive ETFs
• Negative Sentiment: U.S. stocks were pressured by Iran-related tensions, inflation running above 4%, and a sell-off in chip shares, which weighs on the S&P 500 and therefore IVV. S&P 500 Index: Iran Threats, 4% Inflation and Chip Rout Sink Stocks
• Negative Sentiment: Recent market commentary warned that a growing share of bear-market indicators are flashing, raising concerns that stocks may be near a cyclical peak and pressuring broad equity exposure. S&P500 and Nasdaq 100: US Stocks Forecast Hinges on CPI and Iran Risks
• Negative Sentiment: Another warning note from Bank of America said investors should consider taking profits as multiple red flags suggest the market could be approaching a top, adding to caution around IVV. Banking giant warns investors to take profits amid ‘too many red flags’
• Negative Sentiment: The S&P 500 recently had an unusually sharp pullback after an extended run without a 2% daily drop, signaling that volatility has returned to the market. A Closer Look at an Unusual S&P 500 Pullback
• Negative Sentiment: Futures strength from a chip rebound was offset by ongoing Middle East risks and key support levels being watched closely, underscoring fragile sentiment for the S&P 500. S&P500: Chip Rally Lifts Futures, but Can Bulls Hold Key Support?

iShares Core S&P 500 ETF Stock Down 1.6%

IVV opened at $728.92 on Thursday. The firm has a market capitalization of $804.91 billion, a P/E ratio of 25.10 and a beta of 1.00. The stock’s 50 day moving average price is $721.91 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $697.35. iShares Core S&P 500 ETF has a 12-month low of $594.71 and a 12-month high of $764.00.

iShares Core S&P 500 ETF Profile

iShares Core S&P 500 ETF (the Fund) is an exchange-traded fund. The Fund seeks investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance of the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index (the Index). The Index measures the performance of the large-capitalization sector of the United States equity market. The component stocks are weighted according to the total float-adjusted market value of their outstanding shares. The Fund invests in a representative sample of securities included in the Index that collectively has an investment profile similar to the Index.