DMKC Advisory Services LLC Invests $4.53 Million in Vanguard Utilities ETF (NYSEARCA:VPU)

DMKC Advisory Services LLC purchased a new stake in Vanguard Utilities ETF (NYSEARCA:VPU) in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm purchased 27,719 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $4,530,000. Vanguard Utilities ETF comprises about 4.1% of DMKC Advisory Services LLC’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 5th biggest position. DMKC Advisory Services LLC owned about 0.08% of Vanguard Utilities ETF at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Several other institutional investors have also modified their holdings of the stock. Strategic Financial Concepts LLC acquired a new position in shares of Vanguard Utilities ETF in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $20,003,000. Invst LLC boosted its position in shares of Vanguard Utilities ETF by 3,335.1% in the 3rd quarter. Invst LLC now owns 49,672 shares of the company’s stock valued at $8,645,000 after purchasing an additional 48,226 shares during the period. Captrust Financial Advisors grew its position in shares of Vanguard Utilities ETF by 31.0% during the third quarter. Captrust Financial Advisors now owns 195,762 shares of the company’s stock worth $34,072,000 after acquiring an additional 46,299 shares during the last quarter. L & S Advisors Inc acquired a new position in Vanguard Utilities ETF in the third quarter valued at $6,153,000. Finally, LPL Financial LLC raised its stake in Vanguard Utilities ETF by 4.8% during the 3rd quarter. LPL Financial LLC now owns 614,776 shares of the company’s stock valued at $107,002,000 after acquiring an additional 28,320 shares during the last quarter.

Vanguard Utilities ETF Stock Performance

VPU stock opened at $171.95 on Wednesday. Vanguard Utilities ETF has a one year low of $131.10 and a one year high of $180.04. The company has a fifty day moving average of $167.52 and a 200-day moving average of $169.22. The stock has a market capitalization of $10.03 billion, a PE ratio of 20.98 and a beta of 0.65.

About Vanguard Utilities ETF

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).