A look at the weighted underlying holdings of the Vanguard Russell 2000 Value (VTWV) shows an impressive 10.2% of holdings on a weighted basis have experienced insider buying within the past six months.
NBT Bancorp. Inc. (Symbol: NBTB), which makes up 0.17% of the Vanguard Russell 2000 Value (VTWV), has seen 3 directors and officers purchase shares in the past six months, according to the recent Form 4 data. The ETF holds a total of $1,355,456 worth of NBTB, making it the #170 largest holding. The table below details the recent insider buying activity observed at NBTB:
NBTB — last trade: $39.71 — Recent Insider Buys:
| Purchased | Insider | Title | Shares | Price/Share | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/07/2025 | Heidi M. Hoeller | Director | 678 | $48.45 | $32,849 |
| 03/05/2025 | Scott Allen Kingsley | President & CEO NBT Bancorp | 2,000 | $44.90 | $89,800 |
| 04/29/2025 | Heidi M. Hoeller | Director | 2,553 | $43.21 | $110,315 |
| 05/06/2025 | Heidi M. Hoeller | Director | 2,588 | $42.88 | $110,973 |
| 06/03/2025 | Jason David Brown | Director | 350 | $41.10 | $14,385 |
And Ligand Pharmaceuticals Inc (Symbol: LGND), the #180 largest holding among components of the Vanguard Russell 2000 Value (VTWV), shows 2 directors and officers as recently filing Form 4's indicating purchases. The ETF holds $1,348,958 worth of LGND, which represents approximately 0.17% of the ETF's total assets at last check. The recent insider buying activity observed at LGND is detailed in the table below:
LGND — last trade: $114.07 — Recent Insider Buys:
| Purchased | Insider | Title | Shares | Price/Share | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/09/2025 | Todd C. Davis | Chief Executive Officer | 9,510 | $105.20 | $1,000,456 |
| 05/09/2025 | Octavio Espinoza | Chief Financial Officer | 1,500 | $104.06 | $156,090 |
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