Trust Co. of Vermont Takes Position in Vanguard Utilities ETF (NYSEARCA:VPU)

Trust Co. of Vermont purchased a new position in shares of Vanguard Utilities ETF (NYSEARCA:VPU) during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm purchased 1,715 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $280,000.

A number of other hedge funds have also added to or reduced their stakes in VPU. Ashton Thomas Securities LLC bought a new position in shares of Vanguard Utilities ETF in the third quarter worth about $29,000. Twin Lakes Capital Management LLC bought a new position in Vanguard Utilities ETF in the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $30,000. Beaird Harris Wealth Management LLC bought a new position in Vanguard Utilities ETF in the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $32,000. Signaturefd LLC boosted its position in Vanguard Utilities ETF by 64.5% in the third quarter. Signaturefd LLC now owns 232 shares of the company’s stock valued at $40,000 after buying an additional 91 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Benjamin F. Edwards & Company Inc. grew its stake in shares of Vanguard Utilities ETF by 38.5% during the second quarter. Benjamin F. Edwards & Company Inc. now owns 360 shares of the company’s stock worth $53,000 after buying an additional 100 shares during the last quarter.

Vanguard Utilities ETF Stock Performance

Shares of VPU opened at $170.17 on Monday. Vanguard Utilities ETF has a 52 week low of $128.05 and a 52 week high of $180.04. The stock has a market capitalization of $6.13 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 20.65 and a beta of 0.56. The stock has a fifty day moving average of $168.83 and a 200-day moving average of $166.21.

About Vanguard Utilities ETF

Vanguard Utilities ETF (the Fund) is an exchange-traded class of shares issued by Vanguard Utilities Index Fund. The Fund tracks the performance of Morgan Stanley Capital International United States Investable Market Utilities Index, an index made up of stocks of large, medium-size and small United States companies in the utilities sector, as classified under the Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS).