Ethos ETF Portfolio Expansion
Ethos Financial Group Significantly Expands Diverse ETF Holdings Across Funds in Q1
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Ethos Financial Group LLC’s stake in Simplify MBS ETF (MTBA) now comprises 211,889 shares, about 0.63% of the ETF, with a reported value of roughly $10.45 million as of the latest quarter.
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Ethos’ position in Franklin International Low Volatility High Dividend Index ETF (LVHI) stands at 171,465 shares (about 0.20% of LVHI), valued at roughly $6.95 million; LVHI opened at $41.61 with a 50-day moving average of $40.93 and a 200-day moving average of $40.03.
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Ethos initiated a new stake in Fidelity High Dividend ETF (FDVV) with 72,285 shares valued at about $3.99 million; the ETF opened at $62.05, and it carries a 1-year range of $52.48–$62.40, market cap around $10 billion, with a P/E of 17.18 and a beta of 0.86.
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Ethos increased its stake in Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF (VTIP) by 6.0% to 222,456 shares, representing about 0.8% of its portfolio and ranking as the 26th-largest position, with a value around $11.112 million.
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Ethos opened a new position in First Trust Preferred Securities and Income ETF (FPE) with 151,554 shares valued at approximately $2.69 million.
Ethos Financial Group LLC made several notable moves in its ETF holdings during the first quarter, expanding positions across fixed income, dividend, and inflation-protected funds. The firm added shares across at least five ETFs, including a brand-new stake in Fidelity High Dividend ETF and First Trust Preferred Securities and Income ETF, according to Watchlist News and Ticker Report.
The moves signal an active reshuffling of the firm's portfolio. Ethos grew some existing positions by as much as 27% while also opening fresh stakes worth millions of dollars.
Ethos Boosts Inflation and Mortgage-Backed ETF Stakes
Ethos increased its stake in Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF (VTIP) by 6.0%. It now holds 222,456 shares, valued at roughly $11.1 million. That makes VTIP the firm's 26th-largest position, representing about 0.8% of its total portfolio.
The firm also raised its position in Simplify MBS ETF (MTBA) by 11.3%, bringing its total to 211,889 shares. That stake is worth about $10.45 million and equals roughly 0.63% of the ETF. MTBA focuses on mortgage-backed securities, which are bonds tied to home loans.
Franklin Low-Volatility Dividend ETF Gets a 27% Bump
Ethos grew its position in Franklin International Low Volatility High Dividend Index ETF (LVHI) by 27.2%. It now owns 171,465 shares, valued at about $6.95 million. That stake equals roughly 0.20% of the ETF.
LVHI targets international stocks that pay high dividends but tend to swing less in price. The ETF opened at $41.61, with a 50-day moving average of $40.93 and a 200-day moving average of $40.03. Both averages are trending upward, according to Watchlist News.
Ethos Opens Fresh Stakes in Two New ETFs
Ethos initiated a brand-new position in Fidelity High Dividend ETF (FDVV), buying 72,285 shares worth about $3.99 million. FDVV focuses on U.S. stocks with strong dividend payouts. The ETF opened at $62.05, sits near its one-year high of $62.40, and carries a price-to-earnings ratio of 17.18 with a beta of 0.86. A beta below 1 means the fund moves less than the broader market.
The firm also opened a new position in First Trust Preferred Securities and Income ETF (FPE), picking up 151,554 shares valued at about $2.69 million. Preferred securities sit between stocks and bonds — they pay fixed income but trade like shares. The two new positions add fresh income-focused exposure to Ethos' growing ETF book, as reported by Ticker Report.
Ethos Reshapes Broader Portfolio With Mixed ETF Moves
The Q1 filings show Ethos was not just buying. The firm cut its stake in Freedom 100 Emerging Markets ETF (FRDM) by 20.5%, trimming its holding to 80,942 shares, according to Watchlist News. That pullback from emerging markets contrasts with its push into dividend and income-focused funds.
Elsewhere, Ethos raised its position in Strive Total Return Bond ETF (STXT) by 83.0%, reaching 234,508 shares, per Ticker Report. It also added 43,048 shares of Eldridge BBB-B CLO ETF (CLOZ), bringing that holding to 120,704 shares. Taken together, the moves suggest Ethos is tilting toward income and stability over growth and emerging-market risk.
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