Assenagon Asset Management S.A. has taken a position in Boot Barn Holdings, Inc. worth nearly $600,000, according to a recent SEC filing. This move, along with other hedge funds ramping up their investments, indicates a growing interest in the Western apparel and footwear retailer.
Worth Asset Management LLC raised its position in the Schwab Emerging Markets Equity ETF by more than 20% in the second quarter, according to an SEC filing. The move, which included purchasing an extra 2,914 shares, brings the fund’s total holdings to 15,794 shares.
Advisors Capital Management LLC recently reduced its stake in the Vanguard Extended Market ETF by 5.7%, selling 265 shares in the first quarter. According to a 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, the firm now holds 4,350 shares of the fund, underscoring a modest recalibration of its institutional portfolio.
Acadian Asset Management LLC has dramatically reduced its stake in MetLife, Inc., cutting over 400,000 shares during the first quarter. The firm now holds 146,211 shares of the financial services provider, valued at $11,735,000.
SageView Advisory Group LLC recently reduced its holdings in Vanguard Value ETF by 8.3%, selling 1,896 shares during the first quarter. This move leaves the firm with 20,951 shares of the fund, according to its latest filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Meiji Yasuda Asset Management Co. Ltd. significantly reduced its investment in Pentair plc in the first quarter, cutting its stake by more than half. According to a regulatory filing, the firm sold over 30,700 shares, leaving it with 26,373 shares at the close of the reporting period.
After more than six decades, Nikko Asset Management is dropping “Nikko” from its name and rebranding as Amova Asset Management. This move highlights the company’s global ambitions and underscores its readiness to leave familiar territory in pursuit of broader opportunities.
Raymond James Investment Management recently appointed Johan Grahn as its new Head of ETFs. With a history of innovation and leadership at Allianz and MetLife, Grahn is expected to expand the firm’s ETF offerings and bolster its standing in the asset management industry.
