iShares Core S&P 500 ETF $IVV Holdings Lowered by CenturyLink Investment Management Co

CenturyLink Investment Management Co lessened its position in shares of iShares Core S&P 500 ETF (NYSEARCA:IVV) by 64.0% during the second quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 42,527 shares of the ETF’s stock after selling 75,500 shares during the period. iShares Core S&P 500 ETF accounts for 24.7% of CenturyLink Investment Management Co’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 2nd largest position. CenturyLink Investment Management Co’s holdings in iShares Core S&P 500 ETF were worth $31,848,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Corient Private Wealth LLC boosted its position in iShares Core S&P 500 ETF by 400.8% during the fourth quarter. Corient Private Wealth LLC now owns 17,425,305 shares of the ETF’s stock worth $11,935,288,000 after purchasing an additional 13,946,081 shares during the period. Capula Management Ltd raised its position in shares of iShares Core S&P 500 ETF by 1,374.6% in the first quarter. Capula Management Ltd now owns 9,094,984 shares of the ETF’s stock valued at $5,940,934,000 after purchasing an additional 8,478,226 shares during the period. Schonfeld Strategic Advisors LLC lifted its stake in shares of iShares Core S&P 500 ETF by 3,927.5% during the 4th quarter. Schonfeld Strategic Advisors LLC now owns 8,161,918 shares of the ETF’s stock valued at $5,590,424,000 after buying an additional 7,959,263 shares in the last quarter. Millennium Management LLC lifted its stake in shares of iShares Core S&P 500 ETF by 93.3% during the 4th quarter. Millennium Management LLC now owns 14,494,278 shares of the ETF’s stock valued at $9,927,711,000 after buying an additional 6,995,145 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Walleye Capital LLC bought a new position in iShares Core S&P 500 ETF in the 4th quarter worth approximately $4,531,611,000. Institutional investors own 70.12% of the company’s stock.

iShares Core S&P 500 ETF News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Iran deal hopes and falling oil prices boosted risk appetite. Reports that progress toward an Iran agreement may be close helped push oil prices lower, easing inflation and cost concerns while supporting equities. Dow soars 1,000 points, S&P 500 hits record as Bessent signals Iran deal is close — and Palantir rallies 29%
• Positive Sentiment: Strong earnings reinforced the rally. Results and outlooks from companies including Palantir and Caterpillar helped lift the major indexes, suggesting corporate profitability remains resilient across several sectors. Dow Jones and S&P500: Hit Records on Iran Deal Hopes and Palantir, Caterpillar
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst expectations for S&P 500 earnings improved. Deutsche Bank raised its 2026 earnings outlook, adding to the bullish case for U.S. equities and potentially supporting IVV’s underlying holdings. Banking giant updates S&P 500 target for 2026
• Neutral Sentiment: Valuations and market breadth provided longer-term support. Commentary noted that valuations have become more attractive while earnings remain strong, and healthy market breadth could help the index withstand weakness in chip stocks. Valuations Are Falling While the S&P 500 is Flat
• Negative Sentiment: Seasonal volatility remains a risk. Strategists warned that August and September are historically difficult months for the S&P 500, while the Federal Reserve’s decision to hold rates steady may limit near-term upside if investors expect faster policy easing. S&P 500 Faces Worst Two Months of the Year

iShares Core S&P 500 ETF Trading Up 1.8%

IVV opened at $774.79 on Wednesday. iShares Core S&P 500 ETF has a 12 month low of $630.13 and a 12 month high of $777.07. The company has a market cap of $899.96 billion, a PE ratio of 25.10 and a beta of 1.00. The company has a 50 day moving average of $749.05 and a 200 day moving average of $714.20.

About iShares Core S&P 500 ETF

iShares Core S&P 500 ETF (the Fund) is an exchange-traded fund. The Fund seeks investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance of the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index (the Index). The Index measures the performance of the large-capitalization sector of the United States equity market. The component stocks are weighted according to the total float-adjusted market value of their outstanding shares. The Fund invests in a representative sample of securities included in the Index that collectively has an investment profile similar to the Index.