WealthNavi Inc. Goes on Buying Spree in 4th Quarter

WealthNavi Inc. recently filed their 13F report for the fourth quarter of 2022, which ended on 2022-12-31.

The 13F report details which stocks were in a guru’s equity portfolio at the end of the quarter, though investors should note that these filings are limited in scope, containing only a snapshot of long positions in U.S.-listed stocks and American depository receipts as of the quarter’s end. They are not required to include international holdings, short positions or other types of investments. Still, even this limited filing can provide valuable information.

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As of the latest 13F report, the guru’s equity portfolio contained 8 stocks valued at a total of $5.35Bil. The top holdings were VTI(34.72%), VEA(29.17%), and AGG(12.85%).

According to GuruFocus data, these were WealthNavi Inc.’s top five trades of the quarter.

Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF


During the quarter, WealthNavi Inc. bought 3,624,791 shares of ARCA:VEA for a total holding of 36,920,514. The trade had a 2.78% impact on the equity portfolio. During the quarter, the stock traded for an average price of $40.64.

On 01/18/2023, Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF traded for a price of $45.485 per share and a market cap of $108.82Bil. The stock has returned -7.03% over the past year.

There is insufficient data to calculate the stock’s financial strength and profitability ratings.

In terms of valuation, Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF has a price-earnings ratio of 12.49 and a price-book ratio of 1.52.

Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF


During the quarter, WealthNavi Inc. bought 337,195 shares of ARCA:VTI for a total holding of 9,139,850. The trade had a 1.28% impact on the equity portfolio. During the quarter, the stock traded for an average price of $198.53.

On 01/18/2023, Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF traded for a price of $200.07 per share and a market cap of $273.77Bil. The stock has returned -11.48% over the past year.

There is insufficient data to calculate the stock’s financial strength and profitability ratings.

In terms of valuation, Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF has a price-earnings ratio of 19.02 and a price-book ratio of 3.51.

iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF


During the quarter, WealthNavi Inc. bought 212,522 shares of ARCA:AGG for a total holding of 6,758,009. The trade had a 0.43% impact on the equity portfolio. During the quarter, the stock traded for an average price of $100.7.

On 01/18/2023, iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF traded for a price of $100.66 per share and a market cap of $87.06Bil. The stock has returned -7.47% over the past year.

There is insufficient data to calculate the stock’s financial strength and profitability ratings.

iShares U.S. Real Estate ETF


During the quarter, WealthNavi Inc. bought 170,883 shares of ARCA:IYR for a total holding of 2,786,374. The trade had a 0.29% impact on the equity portfolio. During the quarter, the stock traded for an average price of $93.73999999999999.

On 01/18/2023, iShares U.S. Real Estate ETF traded for a price of $90.25 per share and a market cap of $3.86Bil. The stock has returned -14.09% over the past year.

There is insufficient data to calculate the stock’s financial strength and profitability ratings.

In terms of valuation, iShares U.S. Real Estate ETF has a price-earnings ratio of 23.35 and a price-book ratio of 2.53.

Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF


During the quarter, WealthNavi Inc. bought 317,884 shares of ARCA:VWO for a total holding of 13,960,118. The trade had a 0.24% impact on the equity portfolio. During the quarter, the stock traded for an average price of $40.14.

On 01/18/2023, Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF traded for a price of $42.07 per share and a market cap of $74.15Bil. The stock has returned -12.22% over the past year.

There is insufficient data to calculate the stock’s financial strength and profitability ratings.

In terms of valuation, Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF has a price-earnings ratio of 11.45 and a price-book ratio of 1.70.


Please note, the numbers and facts quoted are as of the writing of this article and may not factor in the latest trading data or company announcements.

When GuruFocus covers insider information, we only track open market or the private purchase and sale of common stock with the transaction code of P or S. Therefore, all the transactions mentioned in this article are only the ones with transaction code of P or S.

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