Range Advisory LLC grew its holdings in shares of Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (NYSEARCA:VOO – Free Report) by 48.1% during the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 183,608 shares of the company’s stock after buying an additional 59,661 shares during the period. Vanguard S&P 500 ETF accounts for about 14.9% of Range Advisory LLC’s investment portfolio, making the stock its biggest holding. Range Advisory LLC’s holdings in Vanguard S&P 500 ETF were worth $126,104,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.
Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also made changes to their positions in the business. Royal Bank of Canada increased its position in Vanguard S&P 500 ETF by 496.2% in the 4th quarter. Royal Bank of Canada now owns 21,356,933 shares of the company’s stock valued at $13,393,573,000 after acquiring an additional 17,774,521 shares during the period. California Public Employees Retirement System boosted its position in Vanguard S&P 500 ETF by 21.7% during the 4th quarter. California Public Employees Retirement System now owns 31,586,839 shares of the company’s stock worth $19,809,054,000 after acquiring an additional 5,627,587 shares during the period. Marshall Wace LLP acquired a new position in Vanguard S&P 500 ETF during the 4th quarter worth $2,872,697,000. California State Teachers Retirement System grew its stake in shares of Vanguard S&P 500 ETF by 68,908.7% in the second quarter. California State Teachers Retirement System now owns 4,194,349 shares of the company’s stock worth $2,880,721,000 after purchasing an additional 4,188,271 shares in the last quarter. Finally, USS Investment Management Ltd increased its holdings in shares of Vanguard S&P 500 ETF by 760.0% during the first quarter. USS Investment Management Ltd now owns 3,495,162 shares of the company’s stock valued at $2,089,023,000 after purchasing an additional 3,088,758 shares during the period.
Key Vanguard S&P 500 ETF News
Here are the key news stories impacting Vanguard S&P 500 ETF this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Historical evidence remains supportive for long-term investors: the S&P 500 has survived wars, recessions, crashes and other periods of volatility while generating substantial wealth over extended holding periods. A decade-long investment in VOO would have compounded significantly, reinforcing the appeal of maintaining exposure rather than attempting to time pullbacks. Where Will the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF Be in 20 Years? What a $10,000 Investment in VOO Is Worth Today
- Positive Sentiment: Some market commentary argues that investors waiting for a correction may miss favorable opportunities, citing the S&P 500’s long-term upward trend. This could help support demand for index funds such as VOO, particularly among investors using regular contributions. Why You Need to Invest in the S&P 500 Now
- Neutral Sentiment: Analysts note that the S&P 500’s near-record level does not necessarily signal an imminent collapse. Historical bull markets have varied widely in length, and long-term investors are generally advised to tolerate periodic declines rather than react emotionally. How Long the Average S&P 500 Bull Market Lasts
- Negative Sentiment: Near-term caution is rising because the index has reportedly fallen on the first trading day after Labor Day for nine consecutive years, creating a seasonal risk for VOO during the shortened holiday week. S&P 500 Investors Brace for Brutal Holiday Pattern
- Negative Sentiment: Valuation concerns could limit upside: commentary points to a historically elevated Shiller CAPE ratio and argues that VOO’s broad diversification masks sizable exposure to the largest technology and growth companies. A sharp rotation away from that sector could weigh disproportionately on the ETF. It’s Not Worth Buying VOO or QQQ Anymore VOO’s Sector Concentration Risk
Vanguard S&P 500 ETF Stock Performance
About Vanguard S&P 500 ETF
Vanguard 500 Index Fund (the Fund) is an open-end investment company, or mutual fund. The Fund offers four classes of shares: Investor Shares, Admiral Shares, Signal Shares, and Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) Shares. The Fund seeks to track the investment performance of the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index, an unmanaged benchmark representing the United States large-capitalization stocks. The Fund employs a passive management-or indexing-investment approach designed to track the performance of the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index.
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