Aspect Partners LLC Decreases Stock Position in Vanguard U.S. Momentum Factor ETF (BATS:VFMO)

Aspect Partners LLC cut its position in shares of Vanguard U.S. Momentum Factor ETF (BATS:VFMO) by 1.2% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 8,421 shares of the company’s stock after selling 101 shares during the period. Vanguard U.S. Momentum Factor ETF makes up 0.8% of Aspect Partners LLC’s portfolio, making the stock its 25th largest holding. Aspect Partners LLC owned about 0.25% of Vanguard U.S. Momentum Factor ETF worth $1,384,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently modified their holdings of VFMO. Financial Freedom LLC bought a new stake in Vanguard U.S. Momentum Factor ETF during the 4th quarter valued at about $31,000. Strategic Blueprint LLC purchased a new position in Vanguard U.S. Momentum Factor ETF during the 3rd quarter worth $203,000. Signature Estate & Investment Advisors LLC bought a new stake in Vanguard U.S. Momentum Factor ETF during the 3rd quarter valued at $214,000. Wealthcare Advisory Partners LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Vanguard U.S. Momentum Factor ETF in the 4th quarter worth $223,000. Finally, Perigon Wealth Management LLC grew its position in shares of Vanguard U.S. Momentum Factor ETF by 10.3% during the 4th quarter. Perigon Wealth Management LLC now owns 1,599 shares of the company’s stock worth $270,000 after buying an additional 149 shares in the last quarter.

Vanguard U.S. Momentum Factor ETF Stock Performance

Shares of Vanguard U.S. Momentum Factor ETF stock opened at $175.37 on Thursday. The company’s 50 day moving average price is $170.25 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $165.20. The stock has a market capitalization of $596.24 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of 15.83 and a beta of 1.31.

Vanguard U.S. Momentum Factor ETF Increases Dividend

The firm also recently declared a dividend, which was paid on Thursday, December 26th. Stockholders of record on Monday, December 23rd were issued a $0.4434 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, December 23rd. This is a positive change from Vanguard U.S. Momentum Factor ETF’s previous dividend of $0.15.

About Vanguard U.S. Momentum Factor ETF

The Vanguard U.S. Momentum Factor ETF (VFMO) is an exchange-traded fund that is based on the MSCI USA Momentum index. Vanguard U.S. Momentum Factor ETF seeks to provide long-term capital appreciation by investing in stocks with strong recent performance as determined by the advisor. VFMO was launched on Feb 13, 2018 and is managed by Vanguard.