Union Bancaire Privee UBP SA Invests $2.05 Million in Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF (NYSEARCA:VYM)

Union Bancaire Privee UBP SA acquired a new stake in Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF (NYSEARCA:VYM) during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The fund acquired 16,100 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $2,050,000.

Other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Mesirow Financial Investment Management Inc. boosted its position in shares of Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF by 101.2% during the third quarter. Mesirow Financial Investment Management Inc. now owns 1,097,218 shares of the company’s stock worth $140,664,000 after buying an additional 552,003 shares during the period. Accredited Investors Inc. boosted its position in Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF by 18,516.9% during the 3rd quarter. Accredited Investors Inc. now owns 399,705 shares of the company’s stock worth $51,242,000 after acquiring an additional 397,558 shares during the last quarter. Sanctuary Advisors LLC acquired a new position in Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $27,104,000. Kovitz Investment Group Partners LLC grew its stake in shares of Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF by 4,879.6% during the 3rd quarter. Kovitz Investment Group Partners LLC now owns 174,534 shares of the company’s stock worth $22,101,000 after acquiring an additional 171,029 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Wharton Business Group LLC raised its holdings in shares of Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF by 19.8% in the third quarter. Wharton Business Group LLC now owns 894,801 shares of the company’s stock valued at $114,713,000 after purchasing an additional 148,184 shares during the last quarter.

Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF Stock Performance

Shares of NYSEARCA VYM opened at $132.72 on Tuesday. The stock has a market capitalization of $60.09 billion, a PE ratio of 15.88 and a beta of 0.70. Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF has a 52 week low of $111.31 and a 52 week high of $135.07. The stock has a 50 day moving average price of $130.56 and a 200 day moving average price of $127.72.

Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF Profile

The Vanguard High Dividend Yield Index Fund (VYM) is an exchange-traded fund that is based on the FTSE Custom High Dividend Yield index. The fund tracks the FTSE High Dividend Yield Index. The index selects high-dividend-paying US companies, excluding REITS, and weights them by market cap. VYM was launched on Nov 10, 2006 and is managed by Vanguard.