Vanguard Group Portfolio holdings
The Vanguard Group, founded in 1975 by John C. Bogle, is one of the world's largest investment management companies, headquartered in Malvern, Pennsylvania. As of recent years, it manages trillions in assets, offering a wide range of mutual funds, ETFs, and retirement products, catering to both individual and institutional investors. Its philosophy emphasizes low fees, diversification, and a buy-and-hold strategy, making it a dominant player in the passive investing revolution.
Top Buys
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
KKR & Co
KKR
|
+$1.01B |
| 2 |
Amazon
AMZN
|
+$972M |
| 3 |
Microsoft
MSFT
|
+$956M |
| 4 |
Williams Companies
WMB
|
+$871M |
| 5 |
Prologis
PLD
|
+$795M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Apple
AAPL
|
+$1.9B |
| 2 |
GGP
GGP Inc.
GGP
|
+$1.69B |
| 3 |
XL
XL Group Ltd.
XL
|
+$1.48B |
| 4 |
DCT
DCT Industrial Trust Inc.
DCT
|
+$902M |
| 5 |
ANDV
Andeavor
ANDV
|
+$680M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technology | 17.37% |
| 2 | Financials | 15.14% |
| 3 | Healthcare | 13.39% |
| 4 | Industrials | 10.38% |
| 5 | Consumer Discretionary | 10.22% |
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Vanguard Group's Q3 2018 Portfolio in Review
As of Q3 2018, Vanguard Group held 4,228 positions worth $2.56T, up 7% from $2.39T the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 15% of the portfolio.
Trading was light in Q3 2018: portfolio turnover was 3.7%. Vanguard Group opened 96 new positions and exited 59, leaving the 4,228-position portfolio largely intact.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Technology at 17% of assets, up from 17% a quarter earlier, followed by Financials and Healthcare.
- Vanguard Group's largest Q3 2018 buy was KKR & Co: 37,674,357 shares worth $1.03B.
- Vanguard Group added most to Amazon in Q3 2018, an estimated $972M increase.
- Vanguard Group's biggest Q3 2018 reduction was Apple, cutting an estimated $1.9B.
- Vanguard Group fully exited GGP Inc. in Q3 2018, selling an estimated $1.69B.
- Vanguard Group's ten largest holdings make up 15% of its $2.56T portfolio in Q3 2018.
- Vanguard Group opened 96 new positions and closed 59 in Q3 2018.
- Vanguard Group's portfolio value rose 7% quarter-over-quarter to $2.56T.
Based on Vanguard Group's 13F filing for Q3 2018, filed 14 Nov 2018.