Vanguard S&P 500 ETF $VOO is Simplicity Wealth LLC’s 2nd Largest Position

Simplicity Wealth LLC grew its stake in shares of Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (NYSEARCA:VOO) by 1.8% during the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 96,791 shares of the company’s stock after buying an additional 1,742 shares during the period. Vanguard S&P 500 ETF accounts for approximately 3.3% of Simplicity Wealth LLC’s portfolio, making the stock its 2nd largest holding. Simplicity Wealth LLC’s holdings in Vanguard S&P 500 ETF were worth $57,838,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently modified their holdings of the company. Vanguard Group Inc. grew its position in shares of Vanguard S&P 500 ETF by 3.0% during the 4th quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 39,068,508 shares of the company’s stock valued at $24,501,033,000 after purchasing an additional 1,141,931 shares in the last quarter. California Public Employees Retirement System boosted its stake in Vanguard S&P 500 ETF by 21.7% during the fourth quarter. California Public Employees Retirement System now owns 31,586,839 shares of the company’s stock valued at $19,809,054,000 after buying an additional 5,627,587 shares during the period. Raymond James Financial Inc. grew its position in Vanguard S&P 500 ETF by 3.6% during the fourth quarter. Raymond James Financial Inc. now owns 29,347,563 shares of the company’s stock worth $18,404,737,000 after buying an additional 1,019,492 shares in the last quarter. Bank of America Corp DE increased its stake in Vanguard S&P 500 ETF by 4.4% in the 4th quarter. Bank of America Corp DE now owns 27,086,989 shares of the company’s stock worth $16,987,064,000 after acquiring an additional 1,148,513 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Royal Bank of Canada raised its holdings in shares of Vanguard S&P 500 ETF by 496.2% in the 4th quarter. Royal Bank of Canada now owns 21,356,933 shares of the company’s stock valued at $13,393,573,000 after acquiring an additional 17,774,521 shares in the last quarter.

Vanguard S&P 500 ETF News Roundup

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%

Vanguard S&P 500 ETF Trading Up 0.5%

Shares of NYSEARCA VOO traded up $3.17 during midday trading on Friday, hitting $693.86. 5,313,623 shares of the company’s stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 9,397,288. The business’s fifty day moving average price is $683.21 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $647.45. The company has a market cap of $989.16 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 24.97 and a beta of 1.00. Vanguard S&P 500 ETF has a 12-month low of $568.17 and a 12-month high of $699.15.

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.