iShares S&P 500 Value ETF Reaches New 12-Month High

On October 13, 2024, the iShares S&P 500 Value ETF (NYSEARCA:IVE) achieved a new 52-week high during trading, reaching a peak of $197.83. It closed slightly lower at $197.80, with a trading volume of 17,276 shares, compared to its previous close of $196.29.

Performance Overview

The iShares S&P 500 Value ETF has had a solid performance lately, with its stock price up by 1.1%. The ETF boasts a market capitalization of $35.55 billion and operates with a price-to-earnings (PE) ratio of 23.79, indicating its valuation relative to earnings. Furthermore, it has a beta of 0.81, suggesting a relatively lower volatility compared to the broader market. The ETF's fifty-day moving average price stands at $193.02, while its 200-day moving average price is at $186.73.

Institutional Investors Show Strong Interest

Recent trading data indicates that several institutional investors have taken significant positions in the iShares S&P 500 Value ETF. For instance, Cetera Investment Advisers increased its holdings by an astonishing 905.6% in the first quarter, now owning 1,410,516 shares valued at approximately $263.5 million after acquiring an additional 1,270,256 shares. Similarly, Envestnet Portfolio Solutions Inc. also expanded its holdings by 503.8%, bringing its total to 1,377,642 shares valued at $257.4 million after adding 1,149,497 shares.

CWM LLC reported a 228.4% increase in its stake, now holding 1,496,348 shares valued at $279.5 million. Additionally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. grew its investment by 5.1%, owning 17,776,089 shares valued at around $3.3 billion following the purchase of 861,704 shares. Park Avenue Securities LLC demonstrated even more aggressive growth, increasing its position by 1,337.4%, now owning 902,534 shares valued at $168.6 million after acquiring 839,744 shares during the quarter.

About the iShares S&P 500 Value ETF

The iShares S&P 500 Value ETF, previously known as the iShares S&P 500 Value Index Fund, is an exchange-traded fund designed to provide investment results that generally correspond to the performance of the S&P 500 Value Index. This index tracks the performance of large-cap value stocks in the U.S. equity market, focusing on those in the S&P 500 that exhibit strong value characteristics.

Conclusion

The recent new high for the iShares S&P 500 Value ETF reflects positive market sentiment and strong institutional interest. As investors look for value in large-cap stocks, this ETF could continue to attract attention as a viable investment option.

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