Van ECK Associates Corp Sells 2,126 Shares of Vanguard S&P 500 ETF $VOO

Posted by Francis Steltz on Aug 31st, 2026

Van ECK Associates Corp lessened its stake in Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (NYSEARCA:VOO – Free Report) by 4.9% in the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 41,160 shares of the company’s stock after selling 2,126 shares during the period. Van ECK Associates Corp’s holdings in Vanguard S&P 500 ETF were worth $28,269,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

A number of other hedge funds have also added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Bill Few Associates Inc. boosted its stake in Vanguard S&P 500 ETF by 30.4% during the second quarter. Bill Few Associates Inc. now owns 13,143 shares of the company’s stock worth $9,026,000 after buying an additional 3,064 shares during the period. Glassman Wealth Services raised its stake in shares of Vanguard S&P 500 ETF by 1.0% during the 1st quarter. Glassman Wealth Services now owns 288,044 shares of the company’s stock worth $172,121,000 after buying an additional 2,991 shares during the period. Fullerton Fund Management Co Ltd. purchased a new position in Vanguard S&P 500 ETF during the fourth quarter valued at $5,677,000. Motley Fool Wealth Management LLC boosted its holdings in Vanguard S&P 500 ETF by 89.9% in the 4th quarter. Motley Fool Wealth Management LLC now owns 47,848 shares of the company’s stock worth $30,007,000 after buying an additional 22,658 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Lyell Wealth Management LP increased its position in shares of Vanguard S&P 500 ETF by 8.1% during the fourth quarter. Lyell Wealth Management LP now owns 11,706 shares of the company’s stock worth $7,341,000 after purchasing an additional 876 shares in the last quarter.

Vanguard S&P 500 ETF Price Performance

Shares of Vanguard S&P 500 ETF stock opened at $707.24 on Monday. The business has a 50-day moving average of $693.13 and a 200 day moving average of $663.13. Vanguard S&P 500 ETF has a 12 month low of $578.46 and a 12 month high of $716.39. The stock has a market capitalization of $1.01 trillion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 24.97 and a beta of 1.00.

Key Headlines Impacting Vanguard S&P 500 ETF

Here are the key news stories impacting Vanguard S&P 500 ETF this week:

Positive Sentiment: VOO attracted approximately $9.34 billion in net inflows over five days, while artificial-intelligence-related stocks helped lift the S&P 500. Strong fund demand and continued interest in AI leaders are supportive for VOO. Vanguard S&P 500 ETF Sees Strong Inflows, AI Boost
Positive Sentiment: Long-term investment articles highlight the S&P 500’s historical average annual return of roughly 10%, suggesting that VOO could deliver substantial compounded gains over decades. This reinforces the ETF’s appeal to long-term investors, though it is not a near-term catalyst. If You’d Invested $1,000 in VOO 10 Years Ago, Here’s How Much You’d Have Today
Positive Sentiment: Historical projections indicate that a 20-year investment in VOO could grow nearly sixfold if long-run S&P 500 returns continue, supporting the fund’s long-term growth narrative. Where Will the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO) Be in 20 Years?
Neutral Sentiment: VOO’s market-cap weighting gives it heavier exposure to the largest S&P 500 companies, while equal-weighted alternatives provide broader diversification. The comparison may influence investor preferences but does not directly change VOO’s holdings. VOO vs. RSP: If AI Stocks Get Too Concentrated
Negative Sentiment: Higher September interest-rate hike expectations weighed on the S&P 500. Rising yields can pressure stock valuations, particularly the large-growth companies that represent a significant portion of VOO. S&P500: Sector Rotation Holds as Warsh Reprices September Fed Forecast
Negative Sentiment: Reports warn that recent index highs rely heavily on Microsoft and Nvidia, raising concentration and valuation risks. A pullback in either stock could disproportionately affect VOO. The S&P 500 Keeps Hitting Highs

About Vanguard S&P 500 ETF

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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.