Allianz SE Grows Stock Position in Vanguard S&P 500 ETF $VOO

Allianz SE raised its position in Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (NYSEARCA:VOO) by 307.8% during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 55,054 shares of the company’s stock after buying an additional 41,554 shares during the quarter. Vanguard S&P 500 ETF comprises about 0.7% of Allianz SE’s holdings, making the stock its 23rd largest position. Allianz SE’s holdings in Vanguard S&P 500 ETF were worth $33,714,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Several other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently made changes to their positions in VOO. MGB Wealth Management LLC increased its holdings in Vanguard S&P 500 ETF by 1,069.8% in the 3rd quarter. MGB Wealth Management LLC now owns 4,188 shares of the company’s stock worth $2,564,000 after acquiring an additional 3,830 shares during the last quarter. Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group Inc. lifted its holdings in Vanguard S&P 500 ETF by 1.6% during the third quarter. Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group Inc. now owns 16,709 shares of the company’s stock valued at $10,232,000 after purchasing an additional 264 shares during the last quarter. Banco Santander S.A. lifted its holdings in Vanguard S&P 500 ETF by 22.8% during the third quarter. Banco Santander S.A. now owns 220,543 shares of the company’s stock valued at $135,056,000 after purchasing an additional 40,935 shares during the last quarter. Northwest Quadrant Wealth Management LLC bought a new position in Vanguard S&P 500 ETF during the third quarter worth about $295,000. Finally, Diversify Wealth Management LLC boosted its position in Vanguard S&P 500 ETF by 6.8% during the third quarter. Diversify Wealth Management LLC now owns 37,259 shares of the company’s stock worth $23,408,000 after purchasing an additional 2,382 shares during the period.

Vanguard S&P 500 ETF Trading Down 0.6%

Shares of VOO stock opened at $633.95 on Friday. The firm’s 50 day moving average is $633.15 and its 200 day moving average is $619.12. The stock has a market capitalization of $848.36 billion, a P/E ratio of 24.97 and a beta of 1.00. Vanguard S&P 500 ETF has a 12 month low of $442.80 and a 12 month high of $641.81.

Vanguard S&P 500 ETF News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Vanguard S&P 500 ETF this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Pre‑market commentary and newsflow showing modest gains in S&P‑500 futures and select big‑cap earnings helped lift VOO in early trading, supporting short‑term inflows into broad‑market ETFs. TipRanks 2/26
• Positive Sentiment: Similar pre‑market strength was noted the prior day as investors awaited AI‑sector catalysts and earnings, a dynamic that can prop up passive S&P‑tracking funds like VOO. TipRanks 2/25
• Neutral Sentiment: Market commentators and forecasters see a possible short‑term rally in U.S. indices, which could stabilize VOO if broad‑market buying continues; however, mixed futures and economic data keep upside uncertain. FXEmpire forecast
• Neutral Sentiment: Investor debate on the long‑term “S&P 500 and chill” passive approach highlights continued retail demand for low‑cost S&P exposure (supportive for VOO), but some younger investors are weighing more active or thematic bets — a mix that leaves flows uncertain. Yahoo — S&P and Chill
• Neutral Sentiment: Coverage comparing Vanguard’s S&P mutual fund share classes (VFIAX, VFINX) to ETFs underscores that VOO remains the low‑cost, liquid vehicle of choice for many investors — a structural positive but not an immediate price mover. Yahoo — VFIAX Yahoo — VFINX
• Negative Sentiment: A prominent write‑up flags VOO’s low distribution yield (~1.1%) and warns retirees that the ETF may not meet income needs — such narratives can drive rotation into higher‑yield products (bonds, dividend ETFs) and pressure VOO flows if income demand rises. 247WallSt — Yield Worries

Vanguard S&P 500 ETF Profile

Vanguard 500 Index Fund (the Fund) is an open-end investment company, or mutual fund. The Fund offers four classes of shares: Investor Shares, Admiral Shares, Signal Shares, and Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) Shares. The Fund seeks to track the investment performance of the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index, an unmanaged benchmark representing the United States large-capitalization stocks. The Fund employs a passive management-or indexing-investment approach designed to track the performance of the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index.