Silverlake Wealth Management LLC has purchased 9,138 shares of the Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Small-Cap ETF (NYSEARCA: VSS) during the third quarter of this year. This acquisition is valued at approximately $1,303,000, reflecting a strategic investment in international small-cap equities.
Several other institutional investors have also modified their positions in the Vanguard fund recently. For instance, Concurrent Investment Advisors LLC increased its holdings by 44.5%, bringing its total to 7,692 shares valued at $1,097,000 after acquiring an additional 2,367 shares. Similarly, Pacific Life Fund Advisors LLC raised its stake by 14.1%, now owning 253,359 shares worth $36,116,000 following a purchase of 31,389 shares.
N.E.W. Advisory Services LLC has also made a notable move, increasing its position by 2.9% to own 81,478 shares valued at $11,615,000. First Horizon Corp entered the Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Small-Cap ETF with a new stake worth approximately $4,903,000. Additionally, MGO One Seven LLC boosted its stake by 3.7%, now holding 15,189 shares valued at $2,165,000.
Vanguard Fund Performance and Overview
As of Thursday, shares of the Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Small-Cap ETF opened at $148.56. The fund has experienced a 1-year low of $102.76 and a high of $148.98. The stock’s fifty-day moving average stands at $143.21, while the 200-day moving average is at $140.85. The ETF currently has a market capitalization of $10.53 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 15.03, and a beta of 0.89, indicating its volatility compared to the broader market.
The Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Small-Cap ETF is designed to track the performance of the FTSE Global Small Cap ex US Index, which includes stocks from international small-cap companies. As of April 30, 2012, the fund has diversified investments across various sectors, including consumer discretionary, healthcare, financials, and information technology.
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