New Equity Stakes
Spartan Wealth Expands Portfolio with New Positions in FedEx, Cisco, and Other Key Equities
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FedEx (FDX) shows broad institutional ownership at 84.47% of the stock, with notable new stakes from Hershey Financial Advisers LLC, Freemont Management S.A., Annis Gardner Whiting Capital Advisors LLC, German American Bancorp Inc., and California Public Employees Retirement System.
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iShares MSCI EAFE ETF (EFA) has 79.80% of its shares owned by institutional investors, and Spartan Wealth purchased 21,252 shares (about $2.06 million). The fund opened at $103.33, reflecting its active institutional participation.
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Entergy Corporation (ETR) insider activity: Haley Fisackerly sold 10,638 shares on June 3 at an average price of $110, totaling $1,170,180, leaving 14,182 shares (about $1.56 million) in the insider’s holdings—a 42.86% decrease in their position.
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Cisco Systems (CSCO) highlights: Norges Bank acquired a new stake in CSCO during the fourth quarter valued at about $4.47 billion, underscoring significant hedge-fund and large-institution interest in the stock (hedge funds own about 73.33% of CSCO).
Spartan Wealth Advisory Services LLC made a series of new bets on US stocks and funds in the first quarter, with its biggest move being a $5.45 million stake in Cisco Systems Watchlist News. The firm also bought into FedEx, Entergy, and two major ETFs, spreading its money across tech, transportation, energy, and international markets.
The purchases signal a deliberate push by Spartan Wealth to build exposure across several sectors at once. Together, the five positions highlighted here total more than $15 million in new investments Watchlist News.
Cisco and FedEx Lead Spartan Wealth's Biggest New Buys
Spartan Wealth's largest single move was buying 70,231 shares of Cisco Systems for about $5.45 million Watchlist News. Cisco is a network equipment maker, meaning it builds the hardware that runs the internet. Hedge funds and large institutions own roughly 73.33% of Cisco's shares, and Norway's central bank — Norges Bank — added a new stake worth about $4.47 billion in the fourth quarter alone.
FedEx was another major target. Spartan Wealth picked up 9,627 shares worth around $3.43 million Watchlist News. FedEx has very wide institutional support — 84.47% of its shares are held by large investors. New buyers this quarter included California Public Employees Retirement System and German American Bancorp.
ETF Purchases Spread Risk Across Nasdaq and Global Markets
Spartan Wealth also put money into two ETFs — funds that hold many stocks at once. It bought 30,500 shares of the Fidelity NASDAQ Composite Index ETF (ONEQ) for about $2.59 million Watchlist News. ONEQ tracks hundreds of companies listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange, giving broad exposure to tech-heavy US stocks.
The firm also bought 21,252 shares of the iShares MSCI EAFE ETF (EFA) for roughly $2.06 million Watchlist News. EFA tracks stocks in Europe, Australia, and Asia — markets outside the US. The fund opened recently at $103.33 per share. About 79.80% of EFA's shares are held by institutional investors like Spartan Wealth.
Entergy Stake Arrives Alongside Notable Insider Selling
Spartan Wealth bought 16,154 shares of Entergy Corporation for about $1.82 million Watchlist News. Entergy is an electric utility company that serves millions of customers in the South and Midwest. The purchase gives Spartan Wealth a foothold in the energy sector as demand for electricity continues to grow.
At the same time, an Entergy insider was selling. Executive Haley Fisackerly sold 10,638 shares on June 3 at an average price of $110 per share, collecting $1,170,180 Watchlist News. That sale cut Fisackerly's personal stake in the company by 42.86%, leaving about $1.56 million in shares. Insider sales do not always signal bad news, but investors often watch them closely.
Spartan Wealth's Broader Strategy: Diversify Across Many Sectors
These purchases fit a clear pattern. Spartan Wealth is spreading money across transportation, tech, energy, and international stocks all at once Watchlist News. Other recent moves include a $4.48 million buy in Coca-Cola, a $3.55 million stake in Deere & Company, and nearly $9 million in the Vanguard Mid-Cap Value ETF.
Buying across many sectors at once is a way to reduce risk. If one industry struggles, gains elsewhere can cushion the loss. Spartan Wealth's activity shows a firm building a wide, balanced portfolio rather than betting heavily on any single sector.
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