iShares Biotechnology ETF $IBB Shares Newly Acquired by Monument Capital Management

Monument Capital Management acquired a new position in shares of iShares Biotechnology ETF (NASDAQ:IBB – Free Report) during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund acquired 28,887 shares of the financial services provider’s stock, valued at approximately $6,081,000. iShares Biotechnology ETF comprises about 1.3% of Monument Capital Management’s portfolio, making the stock its 14th biggest position.

A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. IFP Advisors Inc grew its stake in shares of iShares Biotechnology ETF by 39.3% during the second quarter. IFP Advisors Inc now owns 49,988 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $9,507,000 after buying an additional 14,115 shares during the last quarter. Security National Bank of Sioux City Iowa IA increased its stake in iShares Biotechnology ETF by 31.8% in the second quarter. Security National Bank of Sioux City Iowa IA now owns 12,187 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $2,318,000 after purchasing an additional 2,939 shares during the period. Kestra Advisory Services LLC lifted its position in shares of iShares Biotechnology ETF by 12.2% during the first quarter. Kestra Advisory Services LLC now owns 47,461 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $8,014,000 after purchasing an additional 5,155 shares during the last quarter. The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company boosted its stake in shares of iShares Biotechnology ETF by 64.0% during the second quarter. The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company now owns 101,838 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $19,369,000 after purchasing an additional 39,760 shares during the period. Finally, Southern Capital Advisors LLC grew its holdings in shares of iShares Biotechnology ETF by 20.7% in the first quarter. Southern Capital Advisors LLC now owns 28,186 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $4,759,000 after purchasing an additional 4,833 shares during the last quarter. 62.45% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

iShares Biotechnology ETF Stock Down 1.4%

NASDAQ:IBB opened at $200.48 on Friday. The company has a 50-day moving average of $205.40 and a 200 day moving average of $186.32. iShares Biotechnology ETF has a 1-year low of $149.09 and a 1-year high of $217.12.

iShares Biotechnology ETF Cuts Dividend

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, September 18th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, September 15th were issued a $0.0112 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Tuesday, September 15th. This represents a $0.04 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.0%. This is a decrease from iShares Biotechnology ETF’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.0238.

About iShares Biotechnology ETF

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iShares Nasdaq Biotechnology ETF (the Fund), formerly iShares Nasdaq Biotechnology Index Fund, is an exchange-traded fund (ETF). The Fund seeks investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance of the NASDAQ Biotechnology Index (the Index). The Index contains securities of NASDAQ listed companies that are classified according to the Industry Classification Benchmark as either biotechnology or pharmaceuticals, which also meet other eligibility criteria determined by NASDAQ.

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Institutional Ownership by Quarter for iShares Biotechnology ETF (NASDAQ:IBB)

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