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Wealthfront Advisers Significantly Increases Holdings Across Diverse ETFs and Stocks in Q1
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Wealthfront Advisers LLC valued its stake in Global X Silver Miners ETF (SIL) at $3,488,000 (0.06% of the ETF) after adding 19,122 shares in the quarter, for a total holding of 38,726 shares.
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Wealthfront purchased 12,334 additional shares of Las Vegas Sands (LVS) in Q1, bringing its position to 79,780 shares and leaving the holding valued at about $4,299,000 at quarter end.
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In iShares Russell Top 200 ETF (IWL), Wealthfront added 3,033 shares in Q1, increasing total holdings to 22,174 shares with an end-quarter value around $3,558,000.
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Wealthfront expanded its stake in Qnity Electronics (Q) by 10,790 shares (a 69.2% increase) to 26,375 shares, with holdings valued at about $3,043,000; the company also disclosed a quarterly dividend of $0.08 per share, ex-dividend date August 31.
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Wealthfront lifted its stake in SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF (XOP) by 7,949 shares (a 50.6% increase) to 23,665 shares, with holdings valued at approximately $4,303,000.
Wealthfront Advisers LLC sharply expanded its portfolio in the first quarter of 2025, nearly doubling its stake in the Global X Silver Miners ETF (SIL) and boosting positions across energy, gaming, and equities, according to Ticker Report and Watchlist News. The moves signal a broad push by the automated investment firm to grow exposure across multiple asset classes at once.
The firm's Q1 activity shows up in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. A 13F is a quarterly report that large investment managers must file to disclose their stock and ETF holdings. Wealthfront's filing reveals aggressive buying in silver mining, oil and gas, technology, and more.
Silver and Energy Bets Nearly Double in Q1
Wealthfront's biggest percentage move was in the Global X Silver Miners ETF (SIL). The firm added 19,122 shares during the quarter, a 97.5% increase, bringing its total to 38,726 shares, according to Ticker Report. The holding was valued at $3,488,000 at quarter end, equal to about 0.06% of the ETF.
The firm also loaded up on energy. It bought 7,949 more shares of the SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF (XOP), a 50.6% jump, lifting its total to 23,665 shares, per Ticker Report. That position was worth roughly $4,303,000 — the largest dollar value among the five holdings highlighted in its filing.
Las Vegas Sands and Tech Stock Purchases Round Out Buying
Wealthfront added 12,334 shares of Las Vegas Sands (LVS) in Q1, an 18.3% increase, ending the quarter with 79,780 shares worth about $4,299,000, according to Watchlist News. The casino and resort giant gives the firm exposure to consumer discretionary and international gaming markets.
The firm also raised its stake in Qnity Electronics (Q) by 10,790 shares, a 69.2% boost, bringing its total to 26,375 shares worth about $3,043,000. Qnity separately announced a quarterly dividend of $0.08 per share, with an ex-dividend date of August 31.
Broad ETF Expansion Extends to Large-Cap and Mid-Cap Funds
Beyond its sector bets, Wealthfront also added to broad equity ETFs. It bought 3,033 shares of the iShares Russell Top 200 ETF (IWL), a 15.8% increase, lifting its total to 22,174 shares valued at around $3,558,000. The Russell Top 200 tracks the 200 largest U.S. companies by market size.
The firm grew its stake in the Vanguard Mid-Cap Growth ETF (VOT) by 17.7% during the same period, ending with 12,512 shares, according to Watchlist News and Ticker Report. It also raised its position in Shopify (SHOP) by 18.0%, adding 4,638 shares to reach 30,397 shares. Together, these moves show a firm buying steadily across nearly every corner of the market.
What These Moves Say About Wealthfront's Strategy
Wealthfront is known as a robo-adviser — an automated platform that builds and manages portfolios for everyday investors. Its 13F filing shows it is not standing still. The firm grew holdings in commodities like silver and oil, but also kept adding to large-cap U.S. stocks and growth ETFs. That mix suggests a diversified approach rather than a single big bet.
Comfort Systems USA (FIX) saw the sharpest single increase in the filing. Wealthfront raised that stake by 825.1%, though it still only owns 2,766 shares of the construction company, per Watchlist News. Taken together, Wealthfront's Q1 moves point to a firm actively widening its reach across sectors — not just rebalancing what it already owned.
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