Franklin Resources Inc. Purchases 13,710 Shares of iShares Core S&P 500 ETF $IVV

Franklin Resources Inc. boosted its position in shares of iShares Core S&P 500 ETF (NYSEARCA:IVV) by 1.5% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 920,566 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 13,710 shares during the period. Franklin Resources Inc.’s holdings in iShares Core S&P 500 ETF were worth $630,661,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Other institutional investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Decker Retirement Planning Inc. bought a new position in iShares Core S&P 500 ETF during the 4th quarter valued at about $29,000. GS Investments Inc. lifted its holdings in iShares Core S&P 500 ETF by 83.3% during the 4th quarter. GS Investments Inc. now owns 44 shares of the company’s stock valued at $30,000 after purchasing an additional 20 shares during the last quarter. Palouse Capital Management Inc. bought a new position in shares of iShares Core S&P 500 ETF in the fourth quarter worth about $38,000. Imprint Wealth LLC bought a new position in shares of iShares Core S&P 500 ETF in the third quarter worth about $39,000. Finally, Dorato Capital Management bought a new position in shares of iShares Core S&P 500 ETF in the fourth quarter worth about $55,000. 70.12% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

iShares Core S&P 500 ETF Trading Up 0.2%

Shares of NYSEARCA IVV opened at $742.66 on Tuesday. iShares Core S&P 500 ETF has a 1-year low of $594.71 and a 1-year high of $764.00. The company has a market cap of $820.08 billion, a PE ratio of 25.10 and a beta of 1.00. The company has a 50-day moving average of $717.95 and a two-hundred day moving average of $696.31.

Key Headlines Impacting iShares Core S&P 500 ETF

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

• Positive Sentiment: Citi raised its S&P 500 target to 8,100, saying strong earnings and continued AI spending may outweigh macro risks, which supports a bullish case for broad index funds like IVV. The Stock Market Just Got Crushed. Why Citi Is Raising Its S&P 500 Target.
• Positive Sentiment: Chip and AI-related stocks showed signs of stabilizing, with Intel leading the S&P 500 higher and Marvell jumping after news of its S&P 500 inclusion, which can help sentiment for the broader index. Intel Is Today’s Top S&P 500 Stock. These Are the Reasons Why. Marvell Technology jumps almost 9% in premarket after news it will join the S&P 500 index
• Neutral Sentiment: Analysts are discussing where buyers may re-enter after Friday’s rout, helped by lower bond yields, suggesting the ETF could find support if rates continue easing. Where S&P 500 Buyers May Surface After Friday’s Rout
• Negative Sentiment: Several reports warn the S&P 500 could face a deeper correction after breaking technical support, reinforcing downside risk for IVV if selling resumes. Trading expert warns of strong S&P 500 correction ahead
• Negative Sentiment: Broad market weakness after Friday’s reversal, triggered by payrolls data and disappointing reactions to some earnings, is still weighing on sentiment for S&P 500 ETFs. Top catalysts that will drive the S&P 500 Index, VOO, SPY, and IVV ETFs

iShares Core S&P 500 ETF Company Profile

iShares Core S&P 500 ETF (the Fund) is an exchange-traded fund. The Fund seeks investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance of the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index (the Index). The Index measures the performance of the large-capitalization sector of the United States equity market. The component stocks are weighted according to the total float-adjusted market value of their outstanding shares. The Fund invests in a representative sample of securities included in the Index that collectively has an investment profile similar to the Index.