Caprock Group LLC Buys New Stake in Vanguard Utilities ETF $VPU

Caprock Group LLC purchased a new position in shares of Vanguard Utilities ETF (NYSEARCA:VPU) during the third quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor purchased 3,250 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $594,000.

Other institutional investors have also modified their holdings of the company. Global Wealth Strategies & Associates acquired a new stake in Vanguard Utilities ETF in the 3rd quarter valued at about $31,000. Davis Capital Management purchased a new stake in Vanguard Utilities ETF in the third quarter valued at $58,000. Jackson Hole Capital Partners LLC boosted its position in shares of Vanguard Utilities ETF by 284.1% in the 3rd quarter. Jackson Hole Capital Partners LLC now owns 338 shares of the company’s stock valued at $64,000 after purchasing an additional 250 shares during the period. Atlantic Union Bankshares Corp acquired a new stake in shares of Vanguard Utilities ETF in the second quarter valued at approximately $71,000. Finally, Westfuller Advisors LLC purchased a new position in shares of Vanguard Utilities ETF during the third quarter worth approximately $72,000.

Vanguard Utilities ETF Stock Up 2.6%

Shares of VPU stock opened at $201.32 on Tuesday. Vanguard Utilities ETF has a 52-week low of $154.00 and a 52-week high of $203.15. The stock’s 50-day moving average price is $187.36 and its 200 day moving average price is $188.96. The stock has a market capitalization of $8.56 billion, a PE ratio of 20.60 and a beta of 0.61.

Vanguard Utilities ETF Company Profile

Vanguard Utilities ETF (the Fund) is an exchange-traded class of shares issued by Vanguard Utilities Index Fund. The Fund tracks the performance of Morgan Stanley Capital International United States Investable Market Utilities Index, an index made up of stocks of large, medium-size and small United States companies in the utilities sector, as classified under the Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS). This GICS sector is made up of those companies considered electric, gas, or water utilities, or companies that operate as independent producers and/or distributors of power.