Sanctuary Advisors LLC Acquires Shares of Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Small-Cap ETF

In a recent development, Sanctuary Advisors LLC has taken a notable step by acquiring a new position in shares of the Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Small-Cap ETF (NYSEARCA:VSS). This purchase occurred during the second quarter of the year and was documented in the firm's latest Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Sanctuary Advisors LLC acquired a total of 5,224 shares, which are valued at approximately $601,000.

This acquisition is part of a broader trend, as several hedge funds have been adjusting their holdings in the same ETF. For instance, Bessemer Group Inc. increased its stake in the Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Small-Cap ETF by an impressive 21.8% during the first quarter. As a result, Bessemer now holds 1,759,466 shares, which are valued at about $205,575,000 after the company added an additional 314,458 shares in the recent quarter.

Similarly, Advisory Alpha LLC made a significant move by boosting its position in the ETF by a staggering 13,428.5% in the first quarter. Following this acquisition, Advisory Alpha now owns 315,214 shares with a value of around $36,830,000, having increased its stake by acquiring 312,884 additional shares during the same period.

In the second quarter, Symmetry Partners LLC also witnessed substantial growth in its investment, elevating its stake in the Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Small-Cap ETF by 139.9%. After securing an additional 280,314 shares, Symmetry Partners now holds 480,728 shares valued at approximately $56,481,000. Furthermore, Nisa Investment Advisors LLC entered the market by acquiring a new position in the ETF during the same period, valued at $29,372,000.

Lastly, Susquehanna International Group LLP significantly increased its stake by an impressive 306.4% in the second quarter. This move brought their total holdings to 248,557 shares, valued at nearly $29,203,000, after purchasing an additional 187,392 shares within that timeframe.

Stock Performance

As of Tuesday, the Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Small-Cap ETF was trading at $123.65, reflecting a slight decline of 0.2%. The stock has been performing well, with a fifty-day moving average price of $121.85 and a 200-day moving average price of $119.37. Notably, the ETF has experienced a 52-week low of $99.03 and a 52-week high of $126.80, indicating its potential for growth and volatility within the market. With a market capitalization of $8.89 billion, the ETF has a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 11.46 and a beta of 0.86, showcasing its performance compared to market fluctuations.

About Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Small-Cap ETF

The Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Small-Cap ETF is an open-end investment company that focuses on investing in securities of foreign issuers. The primary goal of the fund is to track the performance of the FTSE Global Small Cap ex US Index, which measures the investment returns of stocks from international small-cap companies. This ETF provides investors with exposure to a diverse range of small-cap stocks outside the United States, making it an attractive option for those seeking international diversification.

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