Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF (NYSEARCA:VWO) Shares Bought by Halpern Financial Inc.

Halpern Financial Inc. lifted its position in Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF (NYSEARCA:VWO) by 13.3% in the third quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 371,304 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock after purchasing an additional 43,641 shares during the quarter. Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF accounts for 4.7% of Halpern Financial Inc.’s portfolio, making the stock its 7th largest position. Halpern Financial Inc.’s holdings in Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF were worth $18,272,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

A number of other large investors have also modified their holdings of the company. Elevate Wealth Advisory Inc. bought a new position in Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF in the fourth quarter valued at about $26,000. Russell Investments Group Ltd. bought a new position in shares of Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF during the 1st quarter worth approximately $30,000. Turtle Creek Wealth Advisors LLC bought a new position in shares of Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $30,000. Fairscale Capital LLC acquired a new position in Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF in the 2nd quarter valued at $35,000. Finally, CarsonAllaria Wealth Management Ltd. acquired a new position in Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF in the 1st quarter valued at $39,000.

Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF Price Performance

Shares of VWO stock traded up $0.59 on Friday, hitting $49.06. 8,535,106 shares of the company’s stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 9,338,634. The stock has a market cap of $88.80 billion, a P/E ratio of 11.50 and a beta of 0.80. Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF has a 12 month low of $37.46 and a 12 month high of $49.21. The company has a 50 day moving average of $44.89 and a 200 day moving average of $43.83.

Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF Company Profile

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.