Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF (NYSEARCA:VWO) Shares Bought by Hilltop National Bank

Hilltop National Bank lifted its stake in shares of Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF (NYSEARCA:VWO) by 11.3% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 84,092 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock after buying an additional 8,540 shares during the quarter. Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF makes up approximately 1.1% of Hilltop National Bank’s portfolio, making the stock its 15th biggest position. Hilltop National Bank’s holdings in Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF were worth $3,703,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

A number of other large investors have also recently made changes to their positions in VWO. Rakuten Securities Inc. grew its holdings in Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF by 94.3% during the 3rd quarter. Rakuten Securities Inc. now owns 583 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock worth $28,000 after acquiring an additional 283 shares in the last quarter. Fairscale Capital LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF during the 2nd quarter worth $35,000. Capital Performance Advisors LLP purchased a new position in Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF in the third quarter valued at $42,000. Strengthening Families & Communities LLC raised its stake in Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF by 798.3% in the third quarter. Strengthening Families & Communities LLC now owns 1,042 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock valued at $50,000 after buying an additional 926 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Modus Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF during the 4th quarter worth about $52,000.

Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF Price Performance

Shares of VWO traded down $0.78 during mid-day trading on Friday, reaching $42.79. The company’s stock had a trading volume of 7,534,600 shares, compared to its average volume of 9,100,233. The company’s 50 day moving average is $45.50 and its 200 day moving average is $45.34. The stock has a market cap of $77.45 billion, a PE ratio of 11.50 and a beta of 0.80. Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF has a 12-month low of $38.83 and a 12-month high of $49.57.

Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF Company Profile

The Fund seeks to track the performance of the FTSE Emerging Markets All Cap China A Inclusion Index, that measures the return of stocks issued by companies located in emerging market countries.