Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management UK Ltd. Makes New Investment in Vanguard Real Estate ETF (NYSEARCA:VNQ)

Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management UK Ltd. purchased a new stake in shares of Vanguard Real Estate ETF (NYSEARCA:VNQ) during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm purchased 18,000 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock, valued at approximately $1,603,000.

Several other institutional investors have also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Eastern Bank acquired a new stake in Vanguard Real Estate ETF in the third quarter worth about $26,000. Howard Capital Management Group LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Vanguard Real Estate ETF during the fourth quarter worth about $26,000. Godsey & Gibb Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Vanguard Real Estate ETF during the fourth quarter worth about $26,000. Decker Retirement Planning Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Vanguard Real Estate ETF during the fourth quarter worth about $26,000. Finally, Laurel Wealth Advisors LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Vanguard Real Estate ETF by 73.1% during the fourth quarter. Laurel Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 386 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock worth $34,000 after purchasing an additional 163 shares during the period.

Vanguard Real Estate ETF Stock Up 1.9 %

Vanguard Real Estate ETF stock opened at $91.33 on Wednesday. Vanguard Real Estate ETF has a 52 week low of $78.27 and a 52 week high of $99.58. The company has a market capitalization of $35.95 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 22.09 and a beta of 1.03. The stock has a 50-day moving average price of $92.14 and a 200 day moving average price of $93.01.

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.