iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF (NYSEARCA:AGG) Holdings Increased by Verger Capital Management LLC

Verger Capital Management LLC raised its position in iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF (NYSEARCA:AGG) by 38.7% during the fourth quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The firm owned 207,811 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 57,932 shares during the period. iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF makes up 11.5% of Verger Capital Management LLC’s portfolio, making the stock its 5th biggest position. Verger Capital Management LLC’s holdings in iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF were worth $20,625,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently added to or reduced their stakes in AGG. Moneta Group Investment Advisors LLC increased its position in shares of iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF by 90,331.9% during the fourth quarter. Moneta Group Investment Advisors LLC now owns 62,881,813 shares of the company’s stock worth $6,098,907,000 after acquiring an additional 62,812,278 shares during the period. Envestnet Portfolio Solutions Inc. purchased a new position in shares of iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF during the third quarter worth approximately $1,416,230,000. Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. increased its position in shares of iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF by 120.7% during the third quarter. Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. now owns 18,145,366 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,706,332,000 after acquiring an additional 9,923,920 shares during the period. TIAA Trust National Association bought a new position in shares of iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF during the third quarter valued at approximately $657,826,000. Finally, United Services Automobile Association boosted its stake in shares of iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF by 127.4% during the third quarter. United Services Automobile Association now owns 7,073,294 shares of the company’s stock valued at $665,173,000 after purchasing an additional 3,962,762 shares in the last quarter. 83.63% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF Price Performance

Shares of NYSEARCA AGG traded down $0.28 during midday trading on Tuesday, reaching $95.10. 17,565,892 shares of the company’s stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 9,355,154. The stock’s 50 day simple moving average is $97.28 and its 200-day simple moving average is $96.54. iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF has a one year low of $91.58 and a one year high of $100.42.

About iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF

IShares are index funds that are bought and sold like common stocks on national securities exchanges as well as certain foreign exchanges. iShares are attractive because of their relatively low cost, tax efficiency and trading flexibility. Investors can purchase and sell shares through any brokerage firm, financial advisor, or online broker, and hold the funds in any type of brokerage account.