Rockland Trust Co. Has $1.61 Million Stake in iShares Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:SOXX)

Rockland Trust Co. reduced its stake in shares of iShares Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:SOXX) by 5.7% during the 4th quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The firm owned 7,475 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock after selling 450 shares during the quarter. Rockland Trust Co.’s holdings in iShares Semiconductor ETF were worth $1,611,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also modified their holdings of SOXX. International Assets Investment Management LLC boosted its position in iShares Semiconductor ETF by 410,509.7% in the 3rd quarter. International Assets Investment Management LLC now owns 15,225,408 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock valued at $3,510,827,000 after buying an additional 15,221,700 shares during the last quarter. Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan Trust Fund boosted its holdings in iShares Semiconductor ETF by 737.5% in the second quarter. Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan Trust Fund now owns 2,010,000 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock valued at $495,726,000 after acquiring an additional 1,770,000 shares during the last quarter. Accredited Investors Inc. increased its position in iShares Semiconductor ETF by 9,530.8% in the third quarter. Accredited Investors Inc. now owns 227,576 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock worth $52,477,000 after purchasing an additional 225,213 shares during the period. Mirae Asset Securities USA Inc. raised its holdings in iShares Semiconductor ETF by 60.0% during the 3rd quarter. Mirae Asset Securities USA Inc. now owns 400,000 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock worth $92,236,000 after purchasing an additional 150,000 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Royal Fund Management LLC lifted its position in iShares Semiconductor ETF by 266.4% during the 3rd quarter. Royal Fund Management LLC now owns 121,170 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock valued at $27,941,000 after purchasing an additional 88,099 shares during the period.

iShares Semiconductor ETF Trading Up 0.7 %

Shares of NASDAQ SOXX opened at $218.96 on Wednesday. The firm has a market capitalization of $14.22 billion, a PE ratio of 10.60 and a beta of 1.34. The firm’s 50-day moving average is $219.64 and its 200-day moving average is $226.14. iShares Semiconductor ETF has a 1 year low of $183.54 and a 1 year high of $267.24.

iShares Semiconductor ETF Cuts Dividend

The firm also recently announced a dividend, which was paid on Friday, December 20th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, December 17th were issued a dividend of $0.3578 per share. The ex-dividend date was Tuesday, December 17th.

iShares Semiconductor ETF Company Profile

iShares PHLX Semiconductor ETF, formerly iShares PHLX SOX Semiconductor Sector Index Fund (the Fund), is an exchange-traded fund. The Fund seeks investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the United States-listed semiconductor stocks as represented by the PHLX Semiconductor Sector Index (the Index).