Godsey & Gibb Inc. Acquires New Shares in Vanguard Real Estate ETF (NYSEARCA:VNQ)

Godsey & Gibb Inc. bought a new position in Vanguard Real Estate ETF (NYSEARCA:VNQ) in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The fund bought 291 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock, valued at approximately $26,000.

Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also bought and sold shares of the stock. Eastern Bank purchased a new position in shares of Vanguard Real Estate ETF during the third quarter valued at approximately $26,000. Laurel Wealth Advisors LLC raised its stake in Vanguard Real Estate ETF by 73.1% during the 4th quarter. Laurel Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 386 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock valued at $34,000 after buying an additional 163 shares during the last quarter. Eagle Bay Advisors LLC bought a new position in shares of Vanguard Real Estate ETF during the 3rd quarter valued at $49,000. Teachers Insurance & Annuity Association of America bought a new position in shares of Vanguard Real Estate ETF during the 3rd quarter valued at $49,000. Finally, Prospera Private Wealth LLC purchased a new position in shares of Vanguard Real Estate ETF in the 3rd quarter worth $54,000.

Vanguard Real Estate ETF Stock Performance

Vanguard Real Estate ETF stock opened at $87.89 on Thursday. Vanguard Real Estate ETF has a one year low of $78.27 and a one year high of $99.58. The stock has a fifty day moving average of $92.58 and a 200 day moving average of $92.84. The stock has a market cap of $34.59 billion, a PE ratio of 22.09 and a beta of 1.03.

About Vanguard Real Estate ETF

Vanguard REIT ETF (the Fund) is an open-end investment company. The Fund invests in stocks issued by real estate investment trusts (REITs), companies that purchase office buildings, hotels, and other real property. It tracks the return of the MSCI US RIT Index, a gauge of real estate stocks. The Vanguard Group, Inc provides investment advisory services to the Fund.