Delving into the weighted underlying holdings of the iShares Core Dividend ETF (DIVB) reveals a noteworthy trend – a formidable 12.6% of holdings on a weighted basis have witnessed insider buying within the last six months.
Bristol Myers Squibb Co.
Bristol Myers Squibb Co. (Symbol: BMY), constituting 1.32% of the iShares Core Dividend ETF (DIVB), has garnered attention. Over the past six months, 2 directors and officers have made considerable share purchases in this firm. As per the recent Form 4 data, the ETF holds a substantial $3,813,968 worth of BMY, ranking it as the #17 largest holding.
| Purchased | Insider | Title | Shares | Price/Share | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/20/2023 | Theodore R. Samuels II | Director | 8,500 | $49.81 | $423,385 |
| 11/28/2023 | Christopher S. Boerner | Chief Executive Officer | 3,071 | $48.86 | $150,049 |
| 12/05/2023 | Christopher S. Boerner | Chief Executive Officer | 2,000 | $49.78 | $99,560 |
AFLAC Inc
The #82 largest holding in the iShares Core Dividend ETF (DIVB), AFLAC Inc (Symbol: AFL), has also seen 2 directors and officers report significant share purchases through recent Form 4 filings. At the last check, the ETF held $878,487 worth of AFL, equivalent to about 0.30% of the total assets.
| Purchased | Insider | Title | Shares | Price/Share | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/06/2024 | Karole Lloyd | Director | 1,000 | $77.28 | $77,280 |
| 02/05/2024 | William P. Bowers | Director | 1,500 | $76.00 | $114,000 |
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