Citizens Financial Group Inc. RI Grows Stock Holdings in Vanguard S&P 500 ETF $VOO

Citizens Financial Group Inc. RI increased its holdings in Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (NYSEARCA:VOO) by 2.6% during the first quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 767,033 shares of the company’s stock after buying an additional 19,361 shares during the period. Vanguard S&P 500 ETF accounts for approximately 6.4% of Citizens Financial Group Inc. RI’s portfolio, making the stock its largest holding. Citizens Financial Group Inc. RI owned approximately 0.06% of Vanguard S&P 500 ETF worth $458,340,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Brighton Jones LLC lifted its position in Vanguard S&P 500 ETF by 6.5% during the fourth quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 34,524 shares of the company’s stock valued at $18,602,000 after purchasing an additional 2,112 shares during the last quarter. Bison Wealth LLC increased its holdings in shares of Vanguard S&P 500 ETF by 6.1% in the 4th quarter. Bison Wealth LLC now owns 4,790 shares of the company’s stock worth $2,581,000 after buying an additional 277 shares during the last quarter. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. bought a new position in shares of Vanguard S&P 500 ETF in the 1st quarter worth $87,000. Wellington Capital Management Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of Vanguard S&P 500 ETF during the 2nd quarter valued at $332,000. Finally, United Bank purchased a new stake in shares of Vanguard S&P 500 ETF during the 2nd quarter valued at $264,000.

Vanguard S&P 500 ETF Stock Up 0.5%

Shares of NYSEARCA VOO traded up $3.17 during mid-day trading on Friday, reaching $693.86. 5,313,623 shares of the company were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 9,397,288. Vanguard S&P 500 ETF has a 52 week low of $568.17 and a 52 week high of $699.15. The company’s 50 day moving average price is $683.21 and its 200 day moving average price is $647.45. The stock has a market capitalization of $989.16 billion, a PE ratio of 24.97 and a beta of 1.00.

More Vanguard S&P 500 ETF News

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

• Positive Sentiment: U.S. stocks ended higher as AI and semiconductor strength lifted the S&P 500 close to a record, supporting VOO because it tracks the broad index. Dow rises as S&P 500 nears record, SK Hynix debut boosts AI chip stocks
• Positive Sentiment: VOO crossed $1 trillion in assets under management, a major milestone that underscores strong investor demand for the fund. VOO Just Crossed $1 Trillion. Here’s the Hidden Risk Nobody’s Pricing In
• Neutral Sentiment: Market futures slipped earlier in the session as investors weighed Middle East risks and watched the SK Hynix listing, but the pullback appeared limited compared with the broader rally. S&P 500, Nasdaq futures slip as investors eye SK Hynix listing, Middle East risks
• Neutral Sentiment: Commentary comparing the S&P 500 with other retirement-focused ETFs and funds is more about portfolio strategy than a direct catalyst for VOO. If You’re Retiring in the 2030s, These 3 ETFs Beat a Target Date Fund
• Neutral Sentiment: Articles noting that the S&P 500 has trailed some alternative funds this year are not a direct negative for VOO, but they highlight competition for investor capital. The S&P 500 Is Up 5% This Year. This ‘Cash Cow’ Fund Is Up 9%

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.