Simplex Trading LLC Raises Holdings in iShares Russell 2000 Value ETF (NYSEARCA:IWN)

Simplex Trading LLC boosted its holdings in shares of iShares Russell 2000 Value ETF (NYSEARCA:IWN) by 47.1% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 5,238 shares of the company’s stock after acquiring an additional 1,678 shares during the quarter. Simplex Trading LLC’s holdings in iShares Russell 2000 Value ETF were worth $859,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Townsquare Capital LLC lifted its holdings in shares of iShares Russell 2000 Value ETF by 4.0% in the 3rd quarter. Townsquare Capital LLC now owns 5,038 shares of the company’s stock worth $840,000 after acquiring an additional 194 shares during the last quarter. Capstone Investment Advisors LLC purchased a new position in shares of iShares Russell 2000 Value ETF during the third quarter worth $231,000. Ironwood Investment Counsel LLC acquired a new stake in shares of iShares Russell 2000 Value ETF in the third quarter valued at $202,000. FSA Wealth Management LLC purchased a new stake in shares of iShares Russell 2000 Value ETF in the 3rd quarter valued at $9,602,000. Finally, Starboard Value LP raised its holdings in shares of iShares Russell 2000 Value ETF by 5.9% in the 3rd quarter. Starboard Value LP now owns 1,355,000 shares of the company’s stock valued at $226,041,000 after buying an additional 75,000 shares during the period.

iShares Russell 2000 Value ETF Price Performance

Shares of iShares Russell 2000 Value ETF stock opened at $151.22 on Monday. The stock has a market capitalization of $11.05 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 13.99 and a beta of 1.18. The business has a 50-day moving average of $161.39 and a 200 day moving average of $166.43. iShares Russell 2000 Value ETF has a 12 month low of $145.71 and a 12 month high of $183.51.

About iShares Russell 2000 Value ETF

iShares Russell 2000 Value ETF, formerly Ishares Trust Russel 2000 (the Fund), formerly iShares Russell 2000 Value Index Fund, is an exchange traded fund. The Fund seeks investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance of the Russell 2000 Value Index (the Index). The Index measures the performance of equity securities of Russell 2000 Index issuers with relatively lower price-to-book ratios and lower forecasted growth.