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Fund Update: 6,251,954 $VUG shares added to Modera Wealth Management, LLC portfolio

Reported by Quiverquant
May 6, 2026· 2 min read
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Key Takeaways
  • • Modera Wealth Management, LLC holds 1.20 million shares of Vanguard Growth ETF ($VUG) as of December 31, 2025, valued at approximately $583.87 million, representing 6.75% of the firm's total portfolio.
  • • The firm maintains a diversified institutional portfolio with 642 total holdings, reflecting a total portfolio value of approximately $8.64 billion according to SEC 13F filings.
  • • Broader institutional investor activity in $VIG (Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF) shows significant movement, with 990 institutional investors adding shares in the most recent quarter, offsetting 928 who reduced positions.
  • • Notable peer activity includes Wealthfront Advisers LLC adding 1.49 million $VIG shares (+19.5%) valued at approximately $304 million, and Jones Financial Companies adding 962,000 shares (+221.9%) valued at approximately $196.9 million in Q2 2025.
Summary
Modera Wealth Management, LLC maintains a substantial position in growth-oriented equity exposure through its holdings of Vanguard Growth ETF ($VUG). As of the December 31, 2025 reporting period, the firm held 1.20 million shares valued at $583.87 million, representing a meaningful 6.75% allocation within its broader institutional portfolio. This concentration reflects the firm's strategic positioning toward large-cap growth equities during an extended market cycle.

The firm's overall institutional portfolio encompasses 642 distinct holdings with a total valuation of approximately $8.64 billion, positioning Modera among mid-sized wealth management institutions with diversified exposure across multiple asset classes and securities. The magnitude of this portfolio indicates a sophisticated institutional investor managing capital for high-net-worth clients and institutional accounts.

Institutional investor behavior surrounding Vanguard's dividend-focused equity products reflects broader market positioning during this period. While sources indicate significant trading activity in $VIG shares among peer institutions, with 990 investors adding positions versus 928 reducing holdings in the most recent quarter, the specific activity attributed to the headline figure of 6.25 million shares requires clarification regarding reporting dates and fund identities. Notable institutional movements include Wealthfront Advisers LLC increasing $VIG holdings by 1.49 million shares (+19.5%, valued at $304.2 million) and Jones Financial Companies adding 962,000 shares (+221.9%, valued at $196.9 million) in Q2 2025.

These portfolio adjustments reflect institutional confidence in dividend-paying equity strategies and growth equity exposure, consistent with broader wealth management positioning during 2025 market conditions. The frequency and magnitude of institutional rebalancing activity underscore the continued relevance of broad-based equity ETF strategies within professional wealth management operations.

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Quiverquant Fund Update: 6,251,954 $VUG shares added to Modera Wealth Management, LLC portfolio