Insider buying activity within the Vanguard S&P Small-Cap 600 Value ETF (VIOV) reveals that 10.8% of its holdings have seen insider purchases in the last six months. Notably, Grocery Outlet Holding Corp (GO) and Ultra Clean Holdings Inc (UCTT) are two of the ETF’s constituents with recent insider activity.
Grocery Outlet, the ETF’s 175th largest holding, has recorded share purchases by five directors and officers, totaling $2,707,638. Recent transactions include Erik D. Ragatz, Director, acquiring 165,000 shares at $12.25 each for a value of $2,021,250 on February 28, 2025. Ultra Clean, holding the 254th position with a valuation of $1,886,928, has also experienced five directional insider trades on March 7, 2025, involving figures such as Clarence L. Granger, Director, who bought 1,000 shares at $25.15.
In summary, the recent surge in insider buying reflects confidence from leadership in both companies, highlighting significant investments in GO and UCTT within this particular ETF.
