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

The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company recently reported a reduction in its investment in the Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF (NYSEARCA:VEU) by 15.0% during the second quarter of the year. According to their latest 13F filing with the SEC, the firm now holds 20,548 shares of the ETF after selling 3,621 shares in the quarter. The value of their investment in the Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF stands at approximately $1.21 million based on the recent filing data.

In addition to Manufacturers Life Insurance Company's adjustments, several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also changed their positions in VEU. Farmers & Merchants Investments Inc. increased its stake in the ETF by 190.0% during the second quarter and currently owns 435 shares valued at around $26,000 after acquiring an additional 285 shares last quarter. Similarly, HighMark Wealth Management LLC raised its holdings by 75.8% in the first quarter and now has 457 shares worth about $27,000 after purchasing 197 more shares. Hantz Financial Services Inc. made an entirely new investment in VEU in the second quarter, valued at $29,000. Meanwhile, SOA Wealth Advisors LLC boosted its stake by 97.7% during the first quarter and now controls 516 shares worth $30,000, following an addition of 255 shares. Lastly, Fairman Group LLC also established a new position in VEU in the first quarter, valued at $30,000.

Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF Market Information

The Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF opened at a price of $62.47. The ETF has a significant market capitalization of $41.42 billion and features a price-to-earnings (PE) ratio of 13.05 with a beta of 0.85. The ETF's 50-day moving average price is currently $60.94, while the 200-day moving average price is around $59.65. Over the past year, VEU reached a low of $49.47 and a high of $63.81.

About Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF

The Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF is an exchange-traded fund belonging to the Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Index Fund. This fund utilizes a passive management strategy to mirror the performance of the FTSE All-World ex-US Index, which encompasses about 2,200 stocks from companies across 46 countries, including both developed and emerging markets.

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For insights on additional hedge fund holdings for VEU, please explore recent 13F filings and insider transactions.

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