Vanguard S&P 500 ETF $VOO Holdings Lifted by Citizens Financial Group Inc. RI

Citizens Financial Group Inc. RI lifted its holdings in Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (NYSEARCA:VOO) by 2.6% in the first quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The fund owned 767,033 shares of the company’s stock after buying an additional 19,361 shares during the period. Vanguard S&P 500 ETF makes up 6.4% of Citizens Financial Group Inc. RI’s investment portfolio, making the stock its biggest position. Citizens Financial Group Inc. RI’s holdings in Vanguard S&P 500 ETF were worth $458,340,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

A number of other institutional investors also recently made changes to their positions in VOO. Nvest Wealth Strategies Inc. bought a new position in shares of Vanguard S&P 500 ETF during the fourth quarter valued at about $26,000. Camelot Portfolios LLC bought a new position in Vanguard S&P 500 ETF during the 4th quarter worth approximately $27,000. United Community Bank bought a new position in Vanguard S&P 500 ETF during the 4th quarter worth approximately $27,000. Quattro Advisors LLC purchased a new position in Vanguard S&P 500 ETF in the 4th quarter worth approximately $27,000. Finally, Creative Capital Management Investments LLC lifted its position in Vanguard S&P 500 ETF by 900.0% in the fourth quarter. Creative Capital Management Investments LLC now owns 50 shares of the company’s stock valued at $31,000 after purchasing an additional 45 shares during the last quarter.

Vanguard S&P 500 ETF Trading Up 0.5%

Shares of NYSEARCA:VOO traded up $3.17 during trading on Friday, reaching $693.86. 5,313,623 shares of the company traded hands, compared to its average volume of 9,397,288. The firm has a market capitalization 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 52-week low of $568.17 and a 52-week high of $699.15. The business’s fifty day moving average is $683.21 and its 200-day moving average is $647.45.

Trending Headlines about Vanguard S&P 500 ETF

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 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.