1,356 Shares in Vanguard Small-Cap ETF (NYSEARCA:VB) Purchased by Disciplined Investors L.L.C.

Disciplined Investors L.L.C. bought a new stake in Vanguard Small-Cap ETF (NYSEARCA:VB) during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm bought 1,356 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $325,000.

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

Vanguard Small-Cap ETF Trading Up 1.6 %

Shares of NYSEARCA:VB opened at $226.03 on Thursday. The firm has a market capitalization of $224.21 billion, a PE ratio of 17.76 and a beta of 1.10. Vanguard Small-Cap ETF has a 1-year low of $209.81 and a 1-year high of $263.35. The business’s 50 day moving average is $236.96 and its 200-day moving average is $241.97.

Vanguard Small-Cap ETF Increases Dividend

The firm also recently declared a dividend, which was paid on Monday, March 31st. Shareholders of record on Thursday, March 27th were paid a dividend of $0.9188 per share. The ex-dividend date was Thursday, March 27th. This is an increase from Vanguard Small-Cap ETF’s previous dividend of $0.85.

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.