Valmark Advisers Inc. Raises Holdings in Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF $VWO

Valmark Advisers Inc. grew its holdings in Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF (NYSEARCA:VWO) by 1.2% in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 4,343,901 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock after purchasing an additional 49,734 shares during the quarter. Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF makes up 3.0% of Valmark Advisers Inc.’s portfolio, making the stock its 9th biggest position. Valmark Advisers Inc. owned 0.23% of Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF worth $235,353,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Several other hedge funds have also modified their holdings of the company. Financial Gravity Companies Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF during the second quarter worth about $26,000. Clayton Financial Group LLC acquired a new position in shares of Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $26,000. Clarity Asset Management Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF during the second quarter worth about $28,000. Your Advocates Ltd. LLP acquired a new position in shares of Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF during the second quarter valued at approximately $29,000. Finally, Bulwark Capital Corp acquired a new position in shares of Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $30,000. 67.19% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF Stock Performance

VWO opened at $55.43 on Friday. The business’s 50 day moving average price is $54.24 and its 200 day moving average price is $52.88. The stock has a market capitalization of $108.93 billion, a PE ratio of 15.08 and a beta of 0.55. Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF has a one year low of $39.53 and a one year high of $56.04.

About Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF

The Fund seeks to track the performance of the FTSE Emerging Markets All Cap China A Inclusion Index, that measures the return of stocks issued by companies located in emerging market countries.