West Bancorporation Inc. Boosts Stake in Vanguard Small-Cap ETF (NYSEARCA:VB)

West Bancorporation Inc. lifted its holdings in Vanguard Small-Cap ETF (NYSEARCA:VB) by 18.2% in the 4th quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The firm owned 15,603 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 2,397 shares during the quarter. Vanguard Small-Cap ETF comprises about 2.5% of West Bancorporation Inc.’s holdings, making the stock its 13th biggest position. West Bancorporation Inc.’s holdings in Vanguard Small-Cap ETF were worth $3,749,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently modified their holdings of the company. ORG Wealth Partners LLC acquired a new position in shares of Vanguard Small-Cap ETF during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $28,000. Atwood & Palmer Inc. purchased a new stake in Vanguard Small-Cap ETF in the 4th quarter worth $32,000. Kozak & Associates Inc. acquired a new position in Vanguard Small-Cap ETF during the third quarter worth $34,000. Pin Oak Investment Advisors Inc. purchased a new position in Vanguard Small-Cap ETF during the third quarter valued at $37,000. Finally, Loomis Sayles & Co. L P grew its position in shares of Vanguard Small-Cap ETF by 305.3% in the third quarter. Loomis Sayles & Co. L P now owns 154 shares of the company’s stock valued at $37,000 after purchasing an additional 116 shares during the period.

Vanguard Small-Cap ETF Stock Down 1.0 %

VB opened at $249.64 on Friday. The company has a market cap of $61.83 billion, a PE ratio of 14.11 and a beta of 1.17. Vanguard Small-Cap ETF has a twelve month low of $205.93 and a twelve month high of $263.35. The company has a 50-day moving average price of $249.39 and a 200 day moving average price of $239.38.

About Vanguard Small-Cap ETF

The Vanguard Small-Cap ETF (VB) is an exchange-traded fund that is based on the CRSP US Small Cap index. The fund tracks the CRSP US Small Cap Index. The market-cap-weighted index includes the bottom 2-15% of the investable universe. VB was launched on Jan 26, 2004 and is managed by Vanguard.