GEM Asset Management LLC Boosts Stock Holdings in Vanguard S&P 500 ETF $VOO

GEM Asset Management LLC boosted its position in Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (NYSEARCA:VOO) by 70.7% in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 3,475 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 1,439 shares during the period. Vanguard S&P 500 ETF comprises approximately 1.0% of GEM Asset Management LLC’s holdings, making the stock its 25th largest position. GEM Asset Management LLC’s holdings in Vanguard S&P 500 ETF were worth $2,138,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Several other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Vanguard Group Inc. grew its holdings in Vanguard S&P 500 ETF by 6.7% during the second quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 36,763,979 shares of the company’s stock worth $20,883,043,000 after acquiring an additional 2,313,230 shares during the period. California Public Employees Retirement System boosted its position in shares of Vanguard S&P 500 ETF by 17.9% during the 2nd quarter. California Public Employees Retirement System now owns 25,883,852 shares of the company’s stock worth $14,702,804,000 after purchasing an additional 3,931,698 shares in the last quarter. Bank of America Corp DE grew its stake in shares of Vanguard S&P 500 ETF by 2.2% during the 2nd quarter. Bank of America Corp DE now owns 25,095,520 shares of the company’s stock worth $14,255,008,000 after purchasing an additional 538,659 shares during the period. Envestnet Asset Management Inc. increased its holdings in shares of Vanguard S&P 500 ETF by 1.2% in the 2nd quarter. Envestnet Asset Management Inc. now owns 11,926,171 shares of the company’s stock valued at $6,774,413,000 after purchasing an additional 146,269 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Acorns Advisers LLC increased its holdings in shares of Vanguard S&P 500 ETF by 4.7% in the 2nd quarter. Acorns Advisers LLC now owns 8,847,296 shares of the company’s stock valued at $5,025,529,000 after purchasing an additional 399,718 shares in the last quarter.

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. indices rally as tech names lead gains and the S&P 500 breaks above its 50-day moving average — bullish technical momentum that helps VOO. S&P 500 Forecast: US Indices Rally Today as Tech Stocks Lead Broad Gains
• Positive Sentiment: President scales back EU tariff threats/withdraws the threat, boosting investor sentiment and driving index gains — a clear macro tailwind for VOO. S&P 500 Jumps Over 1% As Trump Withdraws EU Tariff Threat
• Positive Sentiment: Strong corporate earnings like Teledyne’s upside are lifting individual S&P 500 components and helping ETF performance. This Electronics Maker Crushed Earnings. It’s One of the S&P 500’s Top Stocks Today.
• Positive Sentiment: Pre-market notes flagged VOO up on easing geopolitical risks, consistent with mid-day strength in the ETF. Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO) Daily Update, 1-22-2026
• Neutral Sentiment: Big banks reported solid Q4 profits but mixed guidance and some one-time charges — supports earnings but creates uncertainty for financials within the S&P 500. Bank Stocks: Another Quarter of Double-Digit S&P 500 Earnings Growth?
• Neutral Sentiment: Analysis shows other ETFs (value-focused) outperforming the S&P using non-Magnificent Seven tech names — informative for sector positioning but not an immediate VOO driver. This Value Stock ETF Is Crushing the S&P 500. Here’s Its Secret Weapon.
• Neutral Sentiment: Longer-term commentary on VOO notes a 12?month total return of ~17% — useful context for buy-and-hold investors but not a short-term catalyst. Where Will the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF Be in 1 Year?
• Negative Sentiment: Earlier headlines around the Greenland spat weighed on markets and show how geopolitical headline risk can quickly reverse gains — a reminder that volatility can return. NASDAQ Index, S&P 500 and Dow Jones Forecasts – US Indices Still Look Soft in Early Wednesday Trading

Vanguard S&P 500 ETF Trading Up 0.5%

VOO stock opened at $633.57 on Friday. The company’s 50-day moving average price is $627.40 and its 200 day moving average price is $609.56. Vanguard S&P 500 ETF has a 52 week low of $442.80 and a 52 week high of $640.16. The company has a market cap of $847.86 billion, a P/E ratio of 24.97 and a beta of 1.00.

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.