Smart Money Group LLC Cuts Stake in Vanguard U.S. Value Factor (BATS:VFVA)

Smart Money Group LLC trimmed its position in Vanguard U.S. Value Factor (BATS:VFVA) by 3.4% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 34,175 shares of the company’s stock after selling 1,207 shares during the quarter. Vanguard U.S. Value Factor accounts for approximately 1.7% of Smart Money Group LLC’s holdings, making the stock its 16th biggest holding. Smart Money Group LLC’s holdings in Vanguard U.S. Value Factor were worth $3,851,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Other large investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Melfa Wealth Management LLC bought a new position in Vanguard U.S. Value Factor in the 4th quarter worth $216,000. Chicago Partners Investment Group LLC purchased a new stake in Vanguard U.S. Value Factor in the third quarter worth about $234,000. Keystone Financial Group boosted its position in Vanguard U.S. Value Factor by 4.6% during the 3rd quarter. Keystone Financial Group now owns 6,658 shares of the company’s stock valued at $666,000 after acquiring an additional 291 shares in the last quarter. Trilogy Capital Inc. purchased a new position in shares of Vanguard U.S. Value Factor during the 4th quarter worth approximately $763,000. Finally, Private Advisor Group LLC lifted its stake in shares of Vanguard U.S. Value Factor by 76.1% in the 3rd quarter. Private Advisor Group LLC now owns 8,100 shares of the company’s stock valued at $811,000 after purchasing an additional 3,500 shares during the period.

Vanguard U.S. Value Factor Stock Performance

Shares of BATS VFVA traded up $1.41 during mid-day trading on Thursday, hitting $113.41. 8,065 shares of the stock traded hands. The stock has a 50 day moving average of $114.44 and a two-hundred day moving average of $109.25. The company has a market capitalization of $683.86 million, a P/E ratio of 8.28 and a beta of 0.96.

About Vanguard U.S. Value Factor

The Vanguard U.S. Value Factor ETF (VFVA) is an exchange-traded fund that is based on the CRSP U.S. Large Cap Value index. The fund is an actively managed fund of US equities with lower share prices relative to fundamental values, as determined by the manager. The fund seeks long-term capital appreciation.