144,471 Shares in Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF $VYM Purchased by Markowski Investments

Markowski Investments purchased a new stake in shares of Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF (NYSEARCA:VYM) in the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund purchased 144,471 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $22,831,000. Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF makes up about 5.0% of Markowski Investments’ portfolio, making the stock its 4th largest position.

Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently added to or reduced their stakes in VYM. Old Mission Investment Co LLC bought a new position in shares of Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF in the 2nd quarter worth $1,008,000. Highland Investment Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF during the 2nd quarter worth about $32,000. Timbuktu Capital Management LLC purchased a new stake in Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF during the 2nd quarter valued at about $376,000. Strive Financial Group LLC increased its holdings in shares of Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF by 29.1% in the second quarter. Strive Financial Group LLC now owns 1,676 shares of the company’s stock valued at $265,000 after purchasing an additional 378 shares during the period. Finally, BAM Wealth Management LLC raised its stake in shares of Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF by 9.0% in the second quarter. BAM Wealth Management LLC now owns 2,022 shares of the company’s stock worth $320,000 after purchasing an additional 167 shares during the last quarter.

Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF Price Performance

NYSEARCA:VYM opened at $164.23 on Friday. The company’s fifty day moving average price is $162.82 and its 200-day moving average price is $157.34. Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF has a 1-year low of $137.42 and a 1-year high of $167.61. The firm has a market capitalization of $82.07 billion, a P/E ratio of 17.79 and a beta of 0.73.

About Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF

Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF (NYSEARCA: VYM) is an exchange-traded fund designed to track the performance of the FTSE High Dividend Yield Index. The fund seeks to provide exposure to U.S. companies that are forecast to pay above-average dividends, offering investors a diversified way to access income-generating equities.

The ETF primarily invests in large-cap U.S. stocks across a range of sectors, with holdings selected for their dividend characteristics rather than active stock-picking.