Smith Thornton Advisors LLC Boosts Stake in iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF (NYSEARCA:AGG)

Smith Thornton Advisors LLC boosted its stake in iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF (NYSEARCA:AGG) by 5.9% in the third quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 30,776 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 1,708 shares during the quarter. iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF comprises about 2.0% of Smith Thornton Advisors LLC’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 10th largest holding. Smith Thornton Advisors LLC’s holdings in iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF were worth $3,117,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds have also added to or reduced their stakes in AGG. Oliver Lagore Vanvalin Investment Group increased its stake in shares of iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF by 162.9% in the 2nd quarter. Oliver Lagore Vanvalin Investment Group now owns 255 shares of the company’s stock valued at $25,000 after acquiring an additional 158 shares during the last quarter. ST Germain D J Co. Inc. grew its holdings in iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF by 1,020.0% during the third quarter. ST Germain D J Co. Inc. now owns 280 shares of the company’s stock valued at $28,000 after purchasing an additional 255 shares during the period. Lynx Investment Advisory bought a new stake in iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF in the second quarter valued at approximately $28,000. Wagner Wealth Management LLC raised its holdings in iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF by 30,500.0% in the third quarter. Wagner Wealth Management LLC now owns 306 shares of the company’s stock worth $31,000 after purchasing an additional 305 shares during the period. Finally, LRI Investments LLC acquired a new stake in iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF in the first quarter worth $34,000. Institutional investors own 83.63% of the company’s stock.

iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF Price Performance

Shares of AGG stock opened at $98.33 on Friday. iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF has a 12-month low of $93.53 and a 12-month high of $102.04. The firm has a fifty day moving average of $100.14 and a 200-day moving average of $98.56.

iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF Company Profile

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.