Central Pacific Bank Trust Division boosted its stake in iShares Core S&P 500 ETF (NYSEARCA:IVV – Free Report) by 22.6% during the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The fund owned 115,979 shares of the ETF’s stock after buying an additional 21,364 shares during the period. iShares Core S&P 500 ETF makes up 8.8% of Central Pacific Bank Trust Division’s portfolio, making the stock its largest holding. Central Pacific Bank Trust Division’s holdings in iShares Core S&P 500 ETF were worth $86,856,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.
Several other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Keenan LLC bought a new stake in iShares Core S&P 500 ETF in the 4th quarter valued at $26,000. Decker Retirement Planning Inc. acquired a new position in iShares Core S&P 500 ETF in the 4th quarter valued at $29,000. Punch & Associates Investment Management Inc. increased its position in iShares Core S&P 500 ETF by 50.0% during the 1st quarter. Punch & Associates Investment Management Inc. now owns 42 shares of the ETF’s stock worth $27,000 after buying an additional 14 shares during the period. GS Investments Inc. increased its position in iShares Core S&P 500 ETF by 83.3% during the 4th quarter. GS Investments Inc. now owns 44 shares of the ETF’s stock worth $30,000 after buying an additional 20 shares during the period. Finally, Palouse Capital Management Inc. bought a new position in iShares Core S&P 500 ETF during the 4th quarter worth $38,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 70.12% of the company’s stock.
iShares Core S&P 500 ETF Stock Performance
Shares of iShares Core S&P 500 ETF stock opened at $774.79 on Wednesday. The firm has a 50-day moving average of $749.05 and a 200-day moving average of $714.20. iShares Core S&P 500 ETF has a 52-week low of $630.13 and a 52-week high of $777.07. The stock has a market cap of $899.96 billion, a PE ratio of 25.10 and a beta of 1.00.
Key Stories Impacting iShares Core S&P 500 ETF
- Positive Sentiment: Iran deal hopes and falling oil prices boosted risk appetite. Reports that progress toward an Iran agreement may be close helped push oil prices lower, easing inflation and cost concerns while supporting equities. Dow soars 1,000 points, S&P 500 hits record as Bessent signals Iran deal is close — and Palantir rallies 29%
- Positive Sentiment: Strong earnings reinforced the rally. Results and outlooks from companies including Palantir and Caterpillar helped lift the major indexes, suggesting corporate profitability remains resilient across several sectors. Dow Jones and S&P500: Hit Records on Iran Deal Hopes and Palantir, Caterpillar
- Positive Sentiment: Analyst expectations for S&P 500 earnings improved. Deutsche Bank raised its 2026 earnings outlook, adding to the bullish case for U.S. equities and potentially supporting IVV’s underlying holdings. Banking giant updates S&P 500 target for 2026
- Neutral Sentiment: Valuations and market breadth provided longer-term support. Commentary noted that valuations have become more attractive while earnings remain strong, and healthy market breadth could help the index withstand weakness in chip stocks. Valuations Are Falling While the S&P 500 is Flat
- Negative Sentiment: Seasonal volatility remains a risk. Strategists warned that August and September are historically difficult months for the S&P 500, while the Federal Reserve’s decision to hold rates steady may limit near-term upside if investors expect faster policy easing. S&P 500 Faces Worst Two Months of the Year
About iShares Core S&P 500 ETF
iShares Core S&P 500 ETF (the Fund) is an exchange-traded fund. The Fund seeks investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance of the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index (the Index). The Index measures the performance of the large-capitalization sector of the United States equity market. The component stocks are weighted according to the total float-adjusted market value of their outstanding shares. The Fund invests in a representative sample of securities included in the Index that collectively has an investment profile similar to the Index.
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