Johnson Investment Counsel Inc. Makes New $223,000 Investment in iShares Europe ETF (NYSEARCA:IEV)

Johnson Investment Counsel Inc. acquired a new position in iShares Europe ETF (NYSEARCA:IEV) during the first quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The firm acquired 3,826 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $223,000.

Other hedge funds have also recently made changes to their positions in the company. LGT Financial Advisors LLC increased its position in shares of iShares Europe ETF by 186.0% during the fourth quarter. LGT Financial Advisors LLC now owns 612 shares of the company’s stock valued at $32,000 after buying an additional 398 shares during the period. BOKF NA bought a new stake in iShares Europe ETF during the 4th quarter valued at approximately $44,000. Harbour Investments Inc. purchased a new position in shares of iShares Europe ETF during the 4th quarter worth approximately $47,000. BTG Pactual Asset Management US LLC bought a new position in shares of iShares Europe ETF in the 4th quarter worth approximately $57,000. Finally, WealthShield Partners LLC bought a new position in shares of iShares Europe ETF in the 4th quarter worth approximately $58,000.

iShares Europe ETF Stock Down 0.6%

NYSEARCA IEV opened at $61.19 on Monday. iShares Europe ETF has a twelve month low of $51.30 and a twelve month high of $64.61. The firm has a market capitalization of $2.18 billion, a PE ratio of 17.18 and a beta of 0.90. The stock’s 50 day moving average is $61.48 and its 200 day moving average is $57.78.

About iShares Europe ETF

iShares Europe ETF (the Fund), formerly iShares S&P Europe 350 Index Fund, is an exchange-traded fund (ETF). The Fund seeks investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance of the S&P Europe 350 (the Index). The Index measures the performance of the stocks of companies in the countries, which includes Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.