Vanguard U.S. Value Factor (BATS:VFVA) Hits New 12-Month High – Should You Buy?

Vanguard U.S. Value Factor (BATS:VFVA) shares hit a new 52-week high during mid-day trading on Thursday . The company traded as high as $161.78 and last traded at $161.62, with a volume of 3490 shares trading hands. The stock had previously closed at $160.42.

Vanguard U.S. Value Factor Trading Up 0.5%

The company’s 50 day moving average is $151.99 and its 200 day moving average is $144.37. The company has a market cap of $831.95 million, a PE ratio of 11.47 and a beta of 1.03.

Institutional Trading of Vanguard U.S. Value Factor

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of VFVA. Kestra Advisory Services LLC bought a new position in Vanguard U.S. Value Factor in the fourth quarter worth approximately $97,000. MBM Wealth Consultants LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Vanguard U.S. Value Factor in the 1st quarter worth $104,000. Atlas Capital Advisors Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of Vanguard U.S. Value Factor in the 4th quarter worth $108,000. Lam Group Inc. bought a new position in shares of Vanguard U.S. Value Factor during the 1st quarter worth $195,000. Finally, Werba Rubin Papier Wealth Management bought a new position in shares of Vanguard U.S. Value Factor during the 4th quarter worth $207,000.

Vanguard U.S. Value Factor Company Profile

The Vanguard U.S. Value Factor ETF (VFVA) is an exchange-traded fund that is based on the CRSP U.S. Large Cap Value index. The fund is an actively managed fund of US equities with lower share prices relative to fundamental values, as determined by the manager. The fund seeks long-term capital appreciation. VFVA was launched on Feb 13, 2018 and is managed by Vanguard.