OneAscent Financial Services LLC Buys New Holdings in Vanguard Small-Cap ETF (NYSEARCA:VB)

OneAscent Financial Services LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Vanguard Small-Cap ETF (NYSEARCA:VB) in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund purchased 49,091 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $11,796,000. Vanguard Small-Cap ETF accounts for 1.0% of OneAscent Financial Services LLC’s portfolio, making the stock its 20th largest holding.

Several other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Jones Financial Companies Lllp lifted its holdings in shares of Vanguard Small-Cap ETF by 1.7% during the 4th quarter. Jones Financial Companies Lllp now owns 7,332,914 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,761,953,000 after acquiring an additional 119,060 shares in the last quarter. LPL Financial LLC raised its position in Vanguard Small-Cap ETF by 4.9% in the fourth quarter. LPL Financial LLC now owns 3,789,323 shares of the company’s stock valued at $910,498,000 after purchasing an additional 176,938 shares during the period. Life Planning Partners Inc lifted its stake in shares of Vanguard Small-Cap ETF by 23,750.1% during the fourth quarter. Life Planning Partners Inc now owns 2,614,209 shares of the company’s stock worth $628,142,000 after purchasing an additional 2,603,248 shares in the last quarter. Raymond James Financial Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of Vanguard Small-Cap ETF in the fourth quarter worth about $529,562,000. Finally, PNC Financial Services Group Inc. grew its stake in shares of Vanguard Small-Cap ETF by 1.6% in the fourth quarter. PNC Financial Services Group Inc. now owns 1,901,304 shares of the company’s stock valued at $456,845,000 after buying an additional 29,136 shares in the last quarter.

Vanguard Small-Cap ETF Stock Performance

Vanguard Small-Cap ETF stock opened at $222.47 on Wednesday. The firm has a market capitalization of $220.68 billion, a PE ratio of 17.76 and a beta of 1.10. Vanguard Small-Cap ETF has a one year low of $209.81 and a one year high of $263.35. The stock’s 50 day moving average price is $237.46 and its 200 day moving average price is $242.08.

Vanguard Small-Cap ETF Increases Dividend

The company also recently announced a dividend, which was paid on Monday, March 31st. Stockholders of record on Thursday, March 27th were given a dividend of $0.9188 per share. This is a boost from Vanguard Small-Cap ETF’s previous dividend of $0.85. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Thursday, March 27th.

Vanguard Small-Cap ETF Profile

The Vanguard Small-Cap ETF (VB) is an exchange-traded fund that is based on the CRSP US Small Cap index. The fund tracks the CRSP US Small Cap Index. The market-cap-weighted index includes the bottom 2-15% of the investable universe. VB was launched on Jan 26, 2004 and is managed by Vanguard.