Schwab U.S. TIPS ETF (NYSEARCA:SCHP) Sees Large Volume Increase – Time to Buy?

Schwab U.S. TIPS ETF (NYSEARCA:SCHPGet Free Report) shares saw unusually-high trading volume on Thursday . Approximately 13,175,181 shares were traded during trading, an increase of 138% from the previous session’s volume of 5,524,885 shares.The stock last traded at $26.5950 and had previously closed at $26.60.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Separately, Sanford C. Bernstein upgraded Schwab U.S. TIPS ETF to a “hold” rating in a research note on Friday, December 5th.

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Schwab U.S. TIPS ETF Stock Performance

The company has a 50 day moving average of $26.68 and a 200-day moving average of $26.77.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Schwab U.S. TIPS ETF

A number of institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of SCHP. Founders Financial Alliance LLC boosted its stake in Schwab U.S. TIPS ETF by 392.8% in the third quarter. Founders Financial Alliance LLC now owns 961 shares of the company’s stock valued at $26,000 after acquiring an additional 766 shares during the period. Financial Consulate Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Schwab U.S. TIPS ETF during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $29,000. Olistico Wealth LLC bought a new stake in shares of Schwab U.S. TIPS ETF in the 4th quarter worth approximately $30,000. Bessemer Group Inc. bought a new stake in shares of Schwab U.S. TIPS ETF in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $32,000. Finally, Ameritas Investment Partners Inc. boosted its position in Schwab U.S. TIPS ETF by 83.9% during the 3rd quarter. Ameritas Investment Partners Inc. now owns 1,199 shares of the company’s stock valued at $32,000 after purchasing an additional 547 shares during the period.

About Schwab U.S. TIPS ETF

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The Schwab U.S. TIPS ETF (SCHP) is an exchange-traded fund that mostly invests in investment grade fixed income. The fund tracks a market-value weighted index of US Treasury inflation-protected securities with at least one year remaining in maturity. SCHP was launched on Aug 5, 2010 and is managed by Charles Schwab.

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