3,137 Shares in Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF $VYM Acquired by Kirkwood Financial Services

Kirkwood Financial Services bought a new position in shares of Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF (NYSEARCA:VYM) during the second quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The fund bought 3,137 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $496,000. Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF comprises about 0.1% of Kirkwood Financial Services’ portfolio, making the stock its 25th biggest holding.

Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in VYM. PayPay Securities Corp lifted its holdings in shares of Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF by 75.8% during the first quarter. PayPay Securities Corp now owns 174 shares of the company’s stock worth $27,000 after purchasing an additional 75 shares during the period. Lloyd Advisory Services LLC. bought a new position in Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF during the 4th quarter worth $25,000. Highland Investment Advisors LLC bought a new position in Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF during the 2nd quarter worth $32,000. LRI Investments LLC grew its position in shares of Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF by 400.0% in the 4th quarter. LRI Investments LLC now owns 250 shares of the company’s stock valued at $36,000 after buying an additional 200 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Resources Management Corp CT ADV bought a new stake in shares of Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF in the 4th quarter valued at about $40,000.

Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF Price Performance

Shares of VYM opened at $164.23 on Monday. The business has a 50-day moving average of $162.82 and a 200-day moving average of $157.36. The company has a market capitalization of $82.07 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 17.79 and a beta of 0.73. Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF has a 1 year low of $137.42 and a 1 year high of $167.61.

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.