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 |
Linde
LIN
|
+$7.11B |
| 2 |
Microsoft
MSFT
|
+$2.7B |
| 3 |
Cigna
CI
|
+$2.24B |
| 4 |
CVS Health
CVS
|
+$1.82B |
| 5 |
Amazon
AMZN
|
+$1.54B |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
AET
Aetna Inc
AET
|
+$4.74B |
| 2 |
ESRX
Express Scripts Holding Company
ESRX
|
+$3.83B |
| 3 |
PX
Praxair Inc
PX
|
+$3.66B |
| 4 |
COL
Rockwell Collins
COL
|
+$2.34B |
| 5 |
ANDV
Andeavor
ANDV
|
+$1.6B |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technology | 16.5% |
| 2 | Financials | 15.02% |
| 3 | Healthcare | 13.97% |
| 4 | Consumer Discretionary | 10.01% |
| 5 | Industrials | 9.92% |
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Vanguard Group's Q4 2018 Portfolio in Review
As of Q4 2018, Vanguard Group held 4,245 positions worth $2.23T, down 13% from $2.56T the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 15% of the portfolio.
Trading was light in Q4 2018: portfolio turnover was 3.9%. Vanguard Group opened 75 new positions and exited 92, leaving the 4,245-position portfolio largely intact.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Technology at 17% of assets, down from 17% a quarter earlier, followed by Financials and Healthcare.
- Vanguard Group's largest Q4 2018 buy was Linde: 44,981,539 shares worth $7.02B.
- Vanguard Group added most to Microsoft in Q4 2018, an estimated $2.7B increase.
- Vanguard Group's biggest Q4 2018 reduction was Dell, cutting an estimated $1.07B.
- Vanguard Group fully exited Aetna Inc in Q4 2018, selling an estimated $4.74B.
- Vanguard Group's ten largest holdings make up 15% of its $2.23T portfolio in Q4 2018.
- Vanguard Group opened 75 new positions and closed 92 in Q4 2018.
- Vanguard Group's portfolio value fell 13% quarter-over-quarter to $2.23T.
Based on Vanguard Group's 13F filing for Q4 2018, filed 14 Feb 2019.