iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF (NYSEARCA:AGG) is Raymond James & Associates’ 2nd Largest Position

Raymond James & Associates increased its position in iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF (NYSEARCA:AGG) by 3.5% in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 71,065,150 shares of the company’s stock after buying an additional 2,376,267 shares during the period. iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF comprises 4.4% of Raymond James & Associates’ portfolio, making the stock its 2nd largest holding. Raymond James & Associates owned approximately 6.00% of iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF worth $7,196,768,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also modified their holdings of AGG. Slow Capital Inc. lifted its position in iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF by 2.0% during the third quarter. Slow Capital Inc. now owns 94,814 shares of the company’s stock worth $9,602,000 after buying an additional 1,844 shares during the period. First Citizens Bank & Trust Co. lifted its holdings in shares of iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF by 8.6% during the 3rd quarter. First Citizens Bank & Trust Co. now owns 10,322,474 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,045,357,000 after acquiring an additional 820,373 shares during the period. Capital Investment Advisors LLC boosted its position in shares of iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF by 5.4% in the third quarter. Capital Investment Advisors LLC now owns 16,252 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,646,000 after acquiring an additional 829 shares during the last quarter. Blue Trust Inc. boosted its holdings in shares of iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF by 0.7% in the 3rd quarter. Blue Trust Inc. now owns 2,159,379 shares of the company’s stock valued at $209,611,000 after purchasing an additional 15,707 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Moss Adams Wealth Advisors LLC boosted its holdings in iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF by 1.1% in the third quarter. Moss Adams Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 23,523 shares of the company’s stock valued at $2,382,000 after acquiring an additional 263 shares during the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 83.63% of the company’s stock.

iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF Stock Up 0.1 %

Shares of NYSEARCA:AGG traded up $0.07 during trading on Friday, reaching $99.52. 4,973,029 shares of the stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 7,898,761. The firm’s 50-day moving average price is $100.65 and its 200 day moving average price is $98.34. iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF has a 12-month low of $91.58 and a 12-month high of $102.04.

About iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF

IShares are index funds that are bought and sold like common stocks on national securities exchanges as well as certain foreign exchanges. iShares are attractive because of their relatively low cost, tax efficiency and trading flexibility. Investors can purchase and sell shares through any brokerage firm, financial advisor, or online broker, and hold the funds in any type of brokerage account.