Madison Asset Management LLC lowered its holdings in Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (NYSEARCA:VOO – Free Report) by 24.0% in the first quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 5,442 shares of the company’s stock after selling 1,721 shares during the period. Madison Asset Management LLC’s holdings in Vanguard S&P 500 ETF were worth $3,252,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.
A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently made changes to their positions in VOO. Leonard Rickey Investment Advisors P.L.L.C. boosted its stake in shares of Vanguard S&P 500 ETF by 0.5% in the fourth quarter. Leonard Rickey Investment Advisors P.L.L.C. now owns 3,326 shares of the company’s stock valued at $2,086,000 after buying an additional 16 shares during the period. Hibernia Wealth Partners LLC grew its position in Vanguard S&P 500 ETF by 2.6% during the first quarter. Hibernia Wealth Partners LLC now owns 626 shares of the company’s stock worth $374,000 after buying an additional 16 shares in the last quarter. Midwest Heritage Bank FSB increased its stake in Vanguard S&P 500 ETF by 0.7% during the 4th quarter. Midwest Heritage Bank FSB now owns 2,553 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,601,000 after acquiring an additional 17 shares during the period. Clear Harbor Asset Management LLC increased its stake in Vanguard S&P 500 ETF by 3.1% during the 4th quarter. Clear Harbor Asset Management LLC now owns 563 shares of the company’s stock worth $353,000 after acquiring an additional 17 shares during the period. Finally, Retirement Planning Group LLC NY raised its holdings in Vanguard S&P 500 ETF by 1.1% in the 1st quarter. Retirement Planning Group LLC NY now owns 1,552 shares of the company’s stock valued at $928,000 after acquiring an additional 17 shares in the last quarter.
Vanguard S&P 500 ETF News Roundup
Here are the key news stories impacting Vanguard S&P 500 ETF this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Several articles continue to highlight VOO as a strong long-term core holding thanks to its low cost, broad diversification, and exposure to the largest U.S. companies. 2 Top Vanguard Funds That Are No-Brainer Buys for the Long Haul
- Positive Sentiment: VOO is also being framed as a beneficiary of broader S&P 500 strength, with commentary suggesting the index could hold up or reach new highs if weaker, high-flying stocks continue to fade. The Sell-Off in Trendy Stocks Looks Bad—But Could It Help Push the S&P 500 to New Highs?
- Neutral Sentiment: Comparisons with Vanguard Growth ETF and other Vanguard funds may draw some investors away from VOO, but the coverage still positions VOO as the standard benchmark for broad U.S. market exposure. VOO vs. VOOG: Which Vanguard ETF Has More Upside?
- Neutral Sentiment: Other pieces argue investors should look beyond the S&P 500 into small caps, value, international stocks, or income-focused ETFs, which could modestly temper enthusiasm for VOO as the only option. Vanguard Growth vs S&P 500 Growth ETF: Which ETF Should Win Investors Over in 2026?
- Neutral Sentiment: There is also ongoing discussion about VOO’s heavy concentration in a few large AI-linked mega-cap stocks, which can help performance when those names rally but also increases concentration risk. Here’s the Smartest S&P 500 ETF to Buy Before July Ends
- Negative Sentiment: Some commentary suggests VOO may be less compelling than targeted Vanguard ETFs that offer more upside potential or higher income, which could limit near-term buying interest in the fund. Looking Beyond VOO? These 3 Vanguard ETFs Offer 25%+ Upside
Vanguard S&P 500 ETF Stock Performance
Vanguard S&P 500 ETF Company Profile
Vanguard 500 Index Fund (the Fund) is an open-end investment company, or mutual fund. The Fund offers four classes of shares: Investor Shares, Admiral Shares, Signal Shares, and Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) Shares. The Fund seeks to track the investment performance of the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index, an unmanaged benchmark representing the United States large-capitalization stocks. The Fund employs a passive management-or indexing-investment approach designed to track the performance of the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index.
Featured Articles
- Five stocks we like better than Vanguard S&P 500 ETF
- Confidence Is Back, But Earnings Show the Consumer Is Being Picky
- AeroVironment’s Stock Is Down, But Drone Demand Is Taking Off
- 3M’s Redemption Arc: Can Q2 Earnings Change the Narrative?
- 3 Photonics Companies Making Quantum Tech Possible
Want to see what other hedge funds are holding VOO? Visit HoldingsChannel.com to get the latest 13F filings and insider trades for Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (NYSEARCA:VOO – Free Report).
Receive News & Ratings for Vanguard S&P 500 ETF Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Vanguard S&P 500 ETF and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter.
