Equita Financial Network Inc. Boosts Stock Holdings in Vanguard S&P 500 ETF $VOO

Equita Financial Network Inc. grew its position in shares of Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (NYSEARCA:VOO) by 19.7% during the third quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 6,031 shares of the company’s stock after buying an additional 991 shares during the period. Vanguard S&P 500 ETF accounts for 1.2% of Equita Financial Network Inc.’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 17th largest position. Equita Financial Network Inc.’s holdings in Vanguard S&P 500 ETF were worth $3,693,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Several other institutional investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in VOO. Central Bank & Trust Co. boosted its holdings in shares of Vanguard S&P 500 ETF by 1.4% in the third quarter. Central Bank & Trust Co. now owns 1,271 shares of the company’s stock worth $778,000 after acquiring an additional 17 shares during the period. Hengehold Capital Management LLC boosted its stake in Vanguard S&P 500 ETF by 0.5% during the third quarter. Hengehold Capital Management LLC now owns 3,691 shares of the company’s stock valued at $2,260,000 after buying an additional 17 shares during the period. Paragon Capital Management Ltd grew its position in Vanguard S&P 500 ETF by 3.0% during the second quarter. Paragon Capital Management Ltd now owns 628 shares of the company’s stock worth $357,000 after buying an additional 18 shares in the last quarter. Washington Capital Management Inc. increased its position in shares of Vanguard S&P 500 ETF by 1.1% in the second quarter. Washington Capital Management Inc. now owns 1,593 shares of the company’s stock worth $905,000 after purchasing an additional 18 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Transcendent Capital Group LLC increased its holdings in shares of Vanguard S&P 500 ETF by 4.5% in the 2nd quarter. Transcendent Capital Group LLC now owns 417 shares of the company’s stock worth $237,000 after buying an additional 18 shares during the last quarter.

Key Headlines Impacting Vanguard S&P 500 ETF

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

• Positive Sentiment: Jobs data came in softer-than-expected for gains but not weak enough to trigger recession fears; the market rallied as investors maintained Fed rate-cut expectations, supporting index-tracking funds like VOO. Stock Market Live January 9: Job Gains Disappoint, S&P 500 (VOO) Rises Anyway
• Positive Sentiment: Broad markets hit record highs (S&P 500, Russell 2000), reflecting strong breadth that benefits passive ETFs like VOO. Continued risk-on flows help push the fund higher. S&P 500, Russell 2000 Soar To Record Highs
• Positive Sentiment: Geopolitical developments (U.S. capture of Venezuelan leader) boosted defense and energy names earlier in the week, contributing to index gains that flow through to VOO. Dow, S&P 500 Log Records During First Full Week of 2026
• Positive Sentiment: Technical analysis shows the S&P 500 in a sustained bullish wave with upside targets well above current levels, supporting continued investor optimism for index exposure. S&P 500 Holds Its Bullish Pattern as the Elliott Waves Forecast 7300+
• Neutral Sentiment: Daily pre-market updates show small swings in VOO (up modestly in morning checks), reflecting that intraday moves are tracking index futures rather than fund‑specific catalysts. Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO) Daily Update, 1-9-2026
• Neutral Sentiment: Market commentary and year‑end chart reviews highlight structural trends and valuations that matter to long-term VOO holders but are less likely to drive immediate price swings. Top 10 Charts of 2025
• Negative Sentiment: Political rhetoric (e.g., criticism of big business) earlier in the week briefly pressured equities and caused VOO to dip; such headlines can increase volatility for large-cap index funds. Stock Market Live January 8: Trump Criticizes Big Business, S&P 500 (VOO) Falls

Vanguard S&P 500 ETF Trading Up 0.7%

Shares of Vanguard S&P 500 ETF stock opened at $638.31 on Friday. Vanguard S&P 500 ETF has a 12 month low of $442.80 and a 12 month high of $639.44. The business’s 50-day moving average price is $625.36 and its 200-day moving average price is $605.70. The firm has a market capitalization of $854.20 billion, a PE ratio of 24.97 and a beta of 1.00.

About Vanguard S&P 500 ETF

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.