Graetz Wealth LLC Buys New Stake in Vanguard S&P 500 ETF $VOO

Graetz Wealth LLC purchased a new stake in Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (NYSEARCA:VOO) during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund purchased 16,528 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $10,365,000. Vanguard S&P 500 ETF makes up 9.4% of Graetz Wealth LLC’s holdings, making the stock its largest holding.

Other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Brighton Jones LLC lifted its position in shares of 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 worth $18,602,000 after purchasing an additional 2,112 shares in the last quarter. Bison Wealth LLC lifted its position in shares of Vanguard S&P 500 ETF by 6.1% during the fourth quarter. Bison Wealth LLC now owns 4,790 shares of the company’s stock worth $2,581,000 after purchasing an additional 277 shares in the last quarter. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. acquired a new position in shares of Vanguard S&P 500 ETF during the first quarter worth approximately $87,000. Wellington Capital Management Inc. acquired a new position in shares of Vanguard S&P 500 ETF during the second quarter worth approximately $332,000. Finally, United Bank acquired a new position in shares of Vanguard S&P 500 ETF during the second quarter worth approximately $264,000.

Vanguard S&P 500 ETF News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Vanguard’s S&P 500 ETF has reportedly become the first ETF ever to reach $1 trillion in assets, reinforcing VOO’s status as the flagship low-cost index fund for investors. The First Trillion-Dollar ETF Becomes The ‘Elon Musk’ Of Funds
• Positive Sentiment: Market commentary suggests S&P 500 pullbacks after record highs can still lead to further gains over time, which supports the long-term case for VOO. Is It Really Safe to Invest in the S&P 500 at Record Highs? History Offers a Clear Answer.
• Positive Sentiment: U.S. stocks rebounded as chip and tech shares bounced, helping lift the broader S&P 500 and, by extension, VOO. S&P500 Forecast: Tech Stocks Bounce as Iran Tensions Test Market Gains
• Neutral Sentiment: Several articles compared VOO with other Vanguard or tech-focused ETFs, but these were mainly allocation discussions rather than direct catalysts for VOO. This Vanguard ETF Has Outperformed the Company’s S&P 500 Fund for Years. Most Investors Have Never Heard of It.
• Neutral Sentiment: Coverage of VOO versus VTI, dividend ETF alternatives, and the best Vanguard ETFs highlights investor interest in the fund, but does not change the underlying fundamentals. VOO vs. VTI: Should You Own the S&P 500 or the Entire Market?
• Neutral Sentiment: Concerns about inflation, Iran tensions, and potential rate hikes added uncertainty to the market, but the impact on VOO was indirect and balanced by broader index strength. S&P500 and Nasdaq 100: US Stocks Forecast Hinges on CPI and Iran Risks
• Negative Sentiment: Some market notes warned that U.S. stocks are facing pressure from rising inflation, geopolitical risk, and weaker breadth, which could weigh on VOO if the broader market retreats. S&P 500 Index: Iran Threats, 4% Inflation and Chip Rout Sink Stocks
• Negative Sentiment: Commentary about market warning signs and a sharp S&P 500 pullback suggests investors are becoming more cautious after a strong run. A Closer Look at an Unusual S&P 500 Pullback

Vanguard S&P 500 ETF Trading Up 1.7%

Shares of VOO stock opened at $678.23 on Friday. Vanguard S&P 500 ETF has a 1 year low of $545.75 and a 1 year high of $699.15. The firm’s 50 day moving average is $662.21 and its 200-day moving average is $638.94. The firm has a market capitalization of $927.34 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 24.97 and a beta of 1.00.

Vanguard S&P 500 ETF Profile

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.