A look at the weighted underlying holdings of the Vanguard Energy ETF ( VDE ) shows an impressive 28.8% of holdings on a weighted basis have experienced insider buying within the past six months.
Marathon Petroleum Corp. (Symbol: MPC), which makes up 2.15% of the Vanguard Energy ETF ( VDE ), 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 $90,419,493 worth of MPC, making it the #10 largest holding. The table below details the recent insider buying activity observed at MPC:
MPC - last trade: $52.35 - Recent Insider Buys:
| Purchased | Insider | Title | Shares | Price/Share | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/20/2015 | Timothy T. Griffith | Sr. Vice President and CFO | 1,000 | $54.11 | $54,110 |
| 08/20/2015 | James E. Rohr | Director | 2,400 | $53.40 | $128,160 |
| 09/03/2015 | John J. Quaid | Vice President and Controller | 400 | $47.15 | $18,858 |
And RSP Permian Inc. (Symbol: RSPP), the #65 largest holding among components of the Vanguard Energy ETF ( VDE ), shows 2 directors and officers as recently filing Form 4's indicating purchases. The ETF holds $5,378,213 worth of RSPP, which represents approximately 0.13% of the ETF's total assets at last check. The recent insider buying activity observed at RSPP is detailed in the table below:
RSPP - last trade: $26.30 - Recent Insider Buys:
| Purchased | Insider | Title | Shares | Price/Share | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/11/2015 | Joseph B. Armes | Director | 2,000 | $23.80 | $47,600 |
| 08/14/2015 | Kenneth V. Huseman | Director | 5,000 | $23.37 | $116,850 |
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