Latest News and Updates: Blair William & Co. IL Decreases Stake in iShares U.S. Technology ETF
Blair William & Co. IL Decreases Stake in iShares U.S. Technology ETF as Investor Activity Surges
In a bold move that is making waves in the investment world, Blair William & Co. IL has decided to decrease its stake in the popular iShares U.S. Technology ETF (NYSEARCA:IYW) by 3.2% during the first quarter. This decision has caused quite a stir among investors, as the firm now holds 22,470 shares of the ETF’s stock, valued at $3,035,000 after selling 754 shares.
This move by Blair William & Co. IL comes at a time when there has been a flurry of activity in the ETF, with several hedge funds and institutional investors making significant buys and sells of IYW shares. One standout investor, VitalStone Financial LLC, has even acquired a new position in iShares U.S. Technology ETF worth $36,000 during the first quarter. Other investors, including Tidemark LLC, GAMMA Investing LLC, SYM FINANCIAL Corp, and Park Place Capital Corp, have also made substantial purchases of IYW shares in recent months.
In terms of stock performance, iShares U.S. Technology ETF opened at $148.01 on Friday, with a 52-week low of $100.84 and a high of $158.97. The company boasts a market capitalization of $18.18 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 38.84, and a beta of 1.43. The stock’s moving averages suggest a positive trend, with a fifty-day average of $147.37 and a two-hundred day average of $136.55.
Formerly known as iShares Dow Jones U.S. Technology Sector Index Fund, iShares U.S. Technology ETF is a non-diversified fund that seeks to replicate the performance of the Dow Jones U.S. Technology Index. Investors interested in delving deeper into the company can visit HoldingsChannel.com for the latest filings and insider trades related to IYW.
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