Country Trust Bank Increases Stake in Vanguard Real Estate ETF (NYSEARCA:VNQ)

Country Trust Bank raised its stake in shares of Vanguard Real Estate ETF (NYSEARCA:VNQ) by 1.6% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 71,431 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock after purchasing an additional 1,118 shares during the period. Country Trust Bank’s holdings in Vanguard Real Estate ETF were worth $6,363,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Other large investors also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Eastern Bank acquired a new stake in shares of Vanguard Real Estate ETF during the 3rd quarter worth $26,000. Godsey & Gibb Inc. purchased a new stake in Vanguard Real Estate ETF during the fourth quarter valued at about $26,000. Decker Retirement Planning Inc. acquired a new stake in Vanguard Real Estate ETF during the fourth quarter worth about $26,000. Howard Capital Management Group LLC purchased a new position in shares of Vanguard Real Estate ETF in the 4th quarter worth about $26,000. Finally, CKW Financial Group acquired a new position in shares of Vanguard Real Estate ETF in the 4th quarter valued at about $27,000.

Vanguard Real Estate ETF Stock Performance

NYSEARCA VNQ opened at $90.75 on Friday. Vanguard Real Estate ETF has a one year low of $78.27 and a one year high of $99.58. The company’s 50 day moving average price is $91.52 and its 200 day moving average price is $93.22. The firm has a market capitalization of $35.72 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 22.09 and a beta of 1.03.

Vanguard Real Estate ETF Company Profile

Vanguard REIT ETF (the Fund) is an open-end investment company. The Fund invests in stocks issued by real estate investment trusts (REITs), companies that purchase office buildings, hotels, and other real property. It tracks the return of the MSCI US RIT Index, a gauge of real estate stocks. The Vanguard Group, Inc provides investment advisory services to the Fund.