Rhumbline Advisers Increases Stake in iShares TIPS Bond ETF

On February 19, 2025, it was reported that Rhumbline Advisers has expanded its holdings in the iShares TIPS Bond ETF (NYSEARCA:TIP) by 0.5% during the fourth quarter of the previous year. As per the latest filing with the SEC, Rhumbline now holds a total of 288,596 shares of the ETF after acquiring an additional 1,459 shares during this period. This investment positions Rhumbline’s ownership at approximately 0.17% of the iShares TIPS Bond ETF, which is valued at $30,750,000.

In addition to Rhumbline, several other hedge funds have recently adjusted their positions in the iShares TIPS Bond ETF. Eastern Bank initiated a new investment in the ETF valued at about $37,000 in the third quarter. Furthermore, Strategic Investment Solutions Inc. IL significantly increased its shareholding by 102.0% in the same quarter, bringing its total to 404 shares worth $45,000 after purchasing an additional 204 shares. Other notable movements include GPS Wealth Strategies Group LLC, which raised its stake by 26.0% in the fourth quarter, and Eagle Bay Advisors LLC, which also acquired a new position valued at $96,000 during the same timeframe. Centaurus Financial Inc. also bought a new stake valued at $169,000 in the third quarter.

Current Trading Status of iShares TIPS Bond ETF

The iShares TIPS Bond ETF opened at $108.26 on Wednesday. It has experienced a one-year low of $104.67 and a one-year high of $111.06. As of now, the ETF boasts a 50-day moving average of $107.37 and a 200-day moving average of $108.42. The fund has a total market capitalization of $18.78 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 11.86, and a beta of 0.09, indicating low volatility relative to the market.

About iShares TIPS Bond ETF

The iShares TIPS Bond ETF, previously known as the iShares Barclays Treasury Inflation Protected Securities Bond Fund, is designed to track the performance of the Barclays U.S. Treasury Inflation Protected Securities (TIPS) Index, aiming to reflect the price and yield performance before fees and expenses.

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