Strong Insider Buying Found in the Underlying Holdings of VPU
ETF Channel Staff - Monday, March 11, 10:21 AMA look at the weighted underlying holdings of the Vanguard Utilities ETF (VPU) shows an impressive 21.7% of holdings on a weighted basis have experienced insider buying within the past six months.
American States Water Co (AWR), which makes up 0.25% of the Vanguard Utilities ETF (VPU), has seen 2 directors and officers purchase shares in the past six months, according to the recent Form 4 data. The ETF holds a total of $15,593,647 worth of AWR, making it the #52 largest holding. The table below details the recent insider buying activity observed at AWR:
AWR — last trade: $72.30 — Recent Insider Buys:
Purchased |
Insider |
Title |
Shares |
Price/Share |
Value |
11/09/2023 |
Thomas A. Eichelberger |
Director |
1,000 |
$77.94 |
$77,940 |
11/10/2023 |
Steven D. Davis |
Director |
1,000 |
$77.90 |
$77,899 |
02/28/2024 |
Thomas A. Eichelberger |
|
1,400 |
$71.21 |
$99,694 |
03/05/2024 |
Steven D. Davis |
|
750 |
$71.39 |
$53,542 |