CWS Financial Advisors LLC has boosted its investment in the Vanguard Total International Stock ETF (NASDAQ: VXUS), acquiring an additional 5,487 shares during the second quarter of 2023. This increase raised the firm’s total holdings in the ETF by 3.2%, bringing its ownership to 178,132 shares. As of the end of the reporting period, the value of CWS Financial Advisors’ stake in the ETF was approximately $12.3 million.
The Vanguard Total International Stock ETF comprises about 3.6% of CWS Financial Advisors’ total portfolio, making it the fifth largest position in their investments. Other institutional investors have also made notable moves regarding VXUS. For example, Atticus Wealth Management LLC initiated a new stake in the ETF valued at $26,000, while Harbor Asset Planning Inc. purchased shares worth about $30,000. Additionally, Hartford Financial Management Inc. acquired a stake worth $36,000, Hilltop National Bank invested $47,000, and MassMutual Private Wealth & Trust FSB added a stake valued at roughly $51,000.
Vanguard Total International Stock ETF Market Performance
On the market, shares of Vanguard Total International Stock ETF opened at $74.93 recently. The ETF boasts a market capitalization of $109.55 billion and exhibits a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 15.99 alongside a beta of 0.79. Over the past year, the stock has seen a low of $54.98 and a high of $75.89. Its 50-day moving average currently stands at $74.02, while the 200-day moving average is $70.48.
The Vanguard Total International Stock ETF, which launched on January 26, 2011, tracks the FTSE Global All Cap ex US Index. This index is designed to reflect the performance of global stocks that account for 99% of the world’s market capitalization outside the United States. Managed by Vanguard, the ETF provides investors with broad exposure to international equities.
The recent adjustments by CWS Financial Advisors LLC and other institutional investors reflect ongoing interest in international markets, particularly amid shifting economic conditions. As investment strategies evolve, the Vanguard Total International Stock ETF remains a focal point for those seeking to diversify their portfolios beyond domestic equities.
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