Howe & Rusling Inc. Increases Stake in Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF $VYM

Howe & Rusling Inc. grew its position in Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF (NYSEARCA:VYM) by 59.0% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 147,512 shares of the company’s stock after acquiring an additional 54,739 shares during the quarter. Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF comprises about 1.4% of Howe & Rusling Inc.’s portfolio, making the stock its 19th largest position. Howe & Rusling Inc.’s holdings in Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF were worth $21,171,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also made changes to their positions in the company. Lloyd Advisory Services LLC. purchased a new position in Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF in the 4th quarter worth about $25,000. Dorato Capital Management purchased a new position in Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF in the 4th quarter worth about $30,000. LRI Investments LLC increased its stake in Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF by 400.0% in the 4th quarter. LRI Investments LLC now owns 250 shares of the company’s stock worth $36,000 after buying an additional 200 shares during the period. Resources Management Corp CT ADV purchased a new position in Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF in the 4th quarter worth about $40,000. Finally, IFC & Insurance Marketing Inc. purchased a new position in Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF in the 4th quarter worth about $40,000.

Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF Price Performance

VYM stock opened at $160.42 on Wednesday. The company has a market capitalization of $78.68 billion, a PE ratio of 17.79 and a beta of 0.73. Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF has a 12 month low of $129.11 and a 12 month high of $161.33. The firm’s 50-day moving average is $156.30 and its 200 day moving average is $151.41.

Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF Profile

Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF (NYSEARCA: VYM) is an exchange-traded fund designed to track the performance of the FTSE High Dividend Yield Index. The fund seeks to provide exposure to U.S. companies that are forecast to pay above-average dividends, offering investors a diversified way to access income-generating equities.

The ETF primarily invests in large-cap U.S. stocks across a range of sectors, with holdings selected for their dividend characteristics rather than active stock-picking.