Wagner's ETF Portfolio Expansion
Wagner Wealth Management Significantly Expands ETF Holdings in Q1, Boosting Major Positions
Key Points
SYFI became Wagner Wealth Management LLC's largest holding, representing about 8.9% of its portfolio after a 9.9% quarter-over-quarter increase to 1,238,146 shares (an addition of 111,191 shares). The stake was valued at roughly $43.98 million.
JPMorgan Income ETF (JPIE) is Wagner's second-largest holding, comprising roughly 8.4% of the portfolio with 905,261 shares valued at about $41.705 million after a 3.6% increase.
First Trust S&P International Dividend Aristocrats ETF (FID) is Wagner's 10th largest holding at 811,389 shares, about 3.4% of the portfolio and roughly $16.995 million in value; the report also notes Wagner owned about 11.11% of the ETF.
JPMorgan Active Growth ETF (JGRO) is Wagner's 11th largest holding, with 194,940 shares making up about 3.3% of the portfolio and valued at around $16.476 million.
AB US Low Volatility Equity ETF (LOWV) is Wagner's 13th largest holding at 161,690 shares (about 2.4% of the portfolio), worth roughly $11.946 million; the report also notes the stock opened at $79.61 and cites a 50-day moving average of $79.81 and a 200-day moving average of $78.25.
Wagner Wealth Management LLC expanded its ETF holdings in the first quarter, boosting positions in five funds and reshuffling the top of its portfolio. The firm's largest holding is now AB Short Duration High Yield ETF (SYFI), after Wagner added 111,191 shares — a 9.9% increase — to reach 1,238,146 shares worth roughly $44 million, according to Watchlist News.
Across all five funds, Wagner added tens of millions of dollars in exposure. The moves reflect a clear tilt toward income-focused and actively managed ETFs, with JPMorgan and AllianceBernstein products dominating the new additions, per Ticker Report.
SYFI and JPIE Anchor Wagner's Income Strategy
SYFI now sits at 8.9% of Wagner's total portfolio, making it the firm's single biggest position. The fund focuses on short-duration high-yield bonds — corporate debt with higher risk but better yields than government bonds. By keeping the duration short, Wagner limits its exposure if interest rates rise, according to Watchlist News.
Right behind it is the JPMorgan Income ETF (JPIE), Wagner's second-largest holding. Wagner grew that stake by 3.6% to 905,261 shares, valued at about $41.7 million. Together, SYFI and JPIE account for more than 17% of the portfolio — a heavy bet on income-generating debt, per Ticker Report.
Wagner Now Owns Over 11% of International Dividend ETF FID
One of the more striking moves was in the First Trust S&P International Dividend Aristocrats ETF (FID). Wagner raised its stake by 5.4% to 811,389 shares worth nearly $17 million. More notably, the firm now owns about 11.11% of the entire fund, according to Watchlist News.
Owning more than a tenth of any fund is a significant concentration. It gives Wagner outsized influence over the fund's asset flows. It also means exiting the position quickly could be difficult without moving the price of the ETF itself.
JPMorgan Growth ETF and Low-Volatility Fund Round Out the Additions
Wagner also grew its stake in JPMorgan Active Growth ETF (JGRO) by 3.2%, reaching 194,940 shares valued at roughly $16.5 million. That makes JGRO the firm's 11th-largest holding, representing 3.3% of the portfolio, per Ticker Report.
The fifth fund, AB US Low Volatility Equity ETF (LOWV), saw a 5.2% increase to 161,690 shares worth about $11.95 million. LOWV opened at $79.61 and is trading near its 50-day moving average of $79.81, suggesting price stability. Wagner's 13th-largest holding, it adds a defensive layer to balance the higher-risk high-yield debt positions, according to Watchlist News.
A Broader Shift Toward Active ETFs Over Passive Index Funds
All five funds Wagner added to are actively managed ETFs. That is a deliberate choice. Actively managed ETFs let fund managers pick specific bonds or stocks, rather than just tracking an index. They tend to cost more in fees, but firms like Wagner bet the extra management can produce better returns.
The pattern across Wagner's Q1 filings shows a consistent theme: income now, with some growth on the side. SYFI and JPIE provide yield from bonds. FID delivers international dividend income. JGRO offers growth exposure. LOWV cushions against sharp drops. Each piece plays a different role in the same defensive-growth framework, as outlined in filings tracked by Ticker Report.
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