The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company Reduces Position in Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF

On October 13, 2024, it was reported that The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company has reduced its position in Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF (NYSEARCA:VEU) by 15% during the second quarter of the year. According to the most recent 13F filing with the SEC, the firm now owns 20,548 shares of the ETF after selling 3,621 shares in the quarter. As per the latest filing, the value of its holdings in Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF stands at approximately $1.21 million.

Other institutional investors and hedge funds have also made adjustments to their stakes in VEU. For instance, Farmers & Merchants Investments Inc. significantly increased its holdings by 190%, now owning 435 shares valued at $26,000 after acquiring an additional 285 shares in the last quarter. Similarly, HighMark Wealth Management LLC enhanced its position by 75.8% in the first quarter, owning 457 shares worth $27,000 following a purchase of 197 additional shares. Hantz Financial Services Inc. entered a new investment in VEU in the second quarter, valued at $29,000, while SOA Wealth Advisors LLC raised its holdings by 97.7%, owning 516 shares now worth $30,000 after acquiring 255 additional shares. Fairman Group LLC also initiated a new position in VEU in the first quarter valued at $30,000.

Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF Price Overview

As of the most recent trading session, Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF was trading at $62.47. The ETF has a market capitalization of $41.42 billion and features a price-to-earnings (PE) ratio of 13.05. Its beta is 0.85, indicating lower volatility compared to the market. Over the last 50 days, the average price of the ETF has been $60.94, whereas its two-hundred-day moving average is $59.65. The ETF experienced a one-year low of $49.47 and a one-year high of $63.81, reflecting some fluctuation in its value.

About Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF

The Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF is an exchange-traded fund that is part of the Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Index Fund. It aims to replicate the performance of the FTSE All-World ex-US Index, which comprises about 2,200 stocks from various companies across 46 countries, spanning both developed and emerging markets globally. This indexing strategy is designed to offer investors diversified exposure outside of the U.S. stock market.

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For investors looking to track the holdings of VEU, it’s beneficial to consult resources that provide the latest 13F filings and insider trading information.

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