Ameriprise Financial Inc. reduced its holdings in Vanguard Long-Term Treasury ETF (NASDAQ: VGLT) by 20.3% in the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 8,784,483 shares of the company's stock after selling 2,240,962 shares during the period. Ameriprise
Bank of Hawaii purchased a new position in Vanguard Long-Term Treasury ETF (NASDAQ: VGLT) during the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund purchased 97,246 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $5,529,000. Bank of Hawaii owned about 0.06%
Vanguard Long-Term Treasury ETF offers indexed exposure to long-duration U.S. Treasuries with a low 0.03% expense ratio and precise benchmark tracking. VGLT currently yields 4.8% with a 13.9-year duration, but its total return is highly sensitive to term premium movements and long-end yield volatility. The ETF's 4.45% trailing 12-month dividend and consistent payout growth support a hold rating, but rising term premiums threaten near-term price returns.
| Name | Quantity | Cost | Value | Profit ($) | Gain (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TJD Thomas John Drogan PR Inc.IPAL SECURITIES Inc. | 395,286 | $23.33M | $21.36M | -$1.97M | -8.46% |
| MSH Michelle S. Hickox FIRST FINANCIAL BANKSHARES Inc. | 420,464 | $24.61M | $22.72M | -$1.89M | -7.68% |
| MM Michael Motolo CVS HEALTH Corp | 16,065 | $889,358.4 | $867,590.32 | -$21,768.08 | -2.45% |
| SFH Sean F. Hanna Cambridge Associates LLC /MA/ /ADV | 2.69M | $154.39M | $145.39M | -$9.01M | -5.83% |
| BS Barrett Schultz Ashton Thomas Securities LLC | 1,025 | $57,487.91 | $55,385.87 | -$2,102.04 | -3.66% |
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The fund represents a focused investment strategy that targets the U.S. government's long-term debt securities. Leveraging a methodical indexing approach, it aims to mirror the performance of the Bloomberg U.S. Long Treasury Index. This particular index is distinguished by its inclusion of fixed income securities issued exclusively by the U.S. Treasury, specifically those with maturity periods extending beyond 10 years. It purposefully excludes inflation-protected bonds, floating rate notes, and a selection of other security types, thus offering a clear direction for investors interested in U.S. Treasury assets with prolonged maturation. The fund is committed to allocating at least 80% of its assets to bonds that are constituents of the designated index, ensuring substantial adherence to its benchmark. This strategy underscores a commitment to capturing long-term U.S. government bond yields, offering a distinct opportunity for investors focused on securing reliable income over extended investment horizons.
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