A review of the iShares Core Dividend ETF (DIVB) reveals that an impressive 106.2% of its weighted holdings have seen insider purchasing within the last six months. This activity could suggest a strong confidence among company executives.
Focus on VF Corp. (VFC)
VF Corp. (Symbol: VFC), accounting for 0.52% of the iShares Core Dividend ETF (DIVB), recorded insider buying activity from two directors and officers over the past six months, according to recent Form 4 filings. The ETF includes approximately $2,773,397 worth of VFC shares, making it the 379th largest holding in its portfolio. The following table summarizes recent insider transactions:
VFC — last trade: $21.48 — Recent Insider Buys:
| Purchased | Insider | Title | Shares | Price/Share | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/13/2024 | Richard Carucci | Director | 25,000 | $13.78 | $344,495 |
| 06/10/2024 | Bracken Darrell | President & Chief Exec Officer | 75,200 | $13.26 | $997,408 |
| 08/22/2024 | Richard Carucci | Director | 15,000 | $16.70 | $250,500 |
First Financial Bankshares, Inc. (Symbol: FFIN), listed as the 393rd largest holding within the iShares Core Dividend ETF (DIVB), has also seen significant insider buying. Five directors and officers have recently filed Form 4 reports indicating recent purchases. The ETF holds around $2,239,342 in FFIN, approximately 0.42% of its total assets. The following table outlines recent insider transactions at FFIN:
FFIN — last trade: $36.08 — Recent Insider Buys:
| Purchased | Insider | Title | Shares | Price/Share | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/07/2024 | Murray Hamilton Edwards | Director | 750 | $30.96 | $23,220 |
| 05/15/2024 | Michelle S. Hickox | EVP/CFO | 1,000 | $31.25 | $31,250 |
| 05/23/2024 | Michelle S. Hickox | EVP/CFO | 1,000 | $29.70 | $29,700 |
| 06/06/2024 | Sally Pope Davis | Director | 1,800 | $28.75 | $51,750 |
| 06/06/2024 | Michael B. Denny | Director | 3,500 | $28.89 | $101,115 |
| 06/14/2024 | Johnny Trotter | Director | 1,000 | $27.79 | $27,790 |
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Also see:
• Discounted Financial Stocks
• Funds Holding AVRE
• NB Average Annual Return
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