288 Shares in Vanguard Real Estate ETF (NYSEARCA:VNQ) Bought by Howard Capital Management Group LLC

Howard Capital Management Group LLC acquired a new position in shares of Vanguard Real Estate ETF (NYSEARCA:VNQ) in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor acquired 288 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock, valued at approximately $26,000.

Other large investors have also modified their holdings of the company. Eastern Bank acquired a new position in Vanguard Real Estate ETF during the 3rd quarter valued at $26,000. Godsey & Gibb Inc. acquired a new position in shares of Vanguard Real Estate ETF in the 4th quarter valued at $26,000. Decker Retirement Planning Inc. acquired a new position in shares of Vanguard Real Estate ETF in the 4th quarter valued at $26,000. Laurel Wealth Advisors LLC raised its stake in shares of Vanguard Real Estate ETF by 73.1% in the 4th quarter. Laurel Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 386 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock valued at $34,000 after buying an additional 163 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Eagle Bay Advisors LLC acquired a new position in shares of Vanguard Real Estate ETF in the 3rd quarter valued at $49,000.

Vanguard Real Estate ETF Stock Performance

Shares of VNQ stock opened at $91.33 on Wednesday. Vanguard Real Estate ETF has a 52-week low of $78.27 and a 52-week high of $99.58. The stock has a market cap of $35.95 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 22.09 and a beta of 1.03. The firm has a fifty day moving average of $92.14 and a 200-day moving average of $93.01.

Vanguard Real Estate ETF Profile

Vanguard REIT ETF (the Fund) is an open-end investment company. The Fund invests in stocks issued by real estate investment trusts (REITs), companies that purchase office buildings, hotels, and other real property. It tracks the return of the MSCI US RIT Index, a gauge of real estate stocks. The Vanguard Group, Inc provides investment advisory services to the Fund.