Steelhead Expands Key Holdings
Steelhead Wealth Management Broadens Investment Portfolio with New ETF and Equity Acquisitions
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SCHD opened at $33.47 on Monday; Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF has a market capitalization around $103.72 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 14.57, and a beta of 0.68, with a 50-day moving average of $32.51 and a 200-day moving average of $31.46.
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SGOV opened at $100.71; the iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF seeks to track investment-grade US Treasuries maturing in 0–3 months and was launched on May 26, 2020. It has traded in a 12-month range of about $100.27 to $100.74, with a 50-day moving average of $100.56 and a 200-day moving average of $100.54.
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Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF (VWO) opened at $58.75, with a market cap around $120.62 billion and a price/earnings ratio of 15.08; the fund's beta is 0.59 and its 1-year range spans roughly $49.37 to $61.51.
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VLUE opened at $191.14; the iShares USA Value Factor ETF has a 1-year low of $110.53 and a high of $206.57, with a market capitalization around $11.27 billion and a price/earnings ratio of 13.34; its beta is 0.97.
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BOW opened at $30.61 and has a market capitalization near $1.01 billion; it carries a P/E of 17.70, a P/E/G of 0.92, and a beta of -0.10. The 50-day moving average is $29.00 and the 200-day moving average is $26.07, with liquidity ratios around 0.47.
Steelhead Wealth Management LLC made a series of new investment moves in the first quarter, snapping up stakes in five funds and one stock, according to Watchlist News. The firm's biggest buy was 171,194 shares of Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF (VWO), worth roughly $9.25 million — making it about 4.7% of the firm's total portfolio.
The purchases span domestic dividends, short-term US government bonds, international stocks, value equities, and specialty insurance. Together, they show Steelhead spreading its bets across a wide range of markets and asset types, Watchlist News reported.
VWO Leads the Pack as Sixth-Largest Holding
Steelhead's largest single new purchase was Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF (VWO). The firm bought 171,194 shares for about $9.25 million, according to Watchlist News. That makes VWO the firm's sixth-biggest holding at roughly 4.7% of its portfolio. VWO opened most recently at $58.75 and has a market cap of about $120.62 billion. Its price-to-earnings ratio sits at 15.08, and its one-year trading range runs from $49.37 to $61.51.
VWO carries a beta of 0.59, meaning it tends to move less than the broader US market. That lower volatility profile may appeal to investors looking for international exposure without wild price swings.
Dividend and Value ETFs Round Out Domestic Equity Bets
Steelhead also opened a position in Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD), buying 49,685 shares worth about $1.52 million, Watchlist News reported. SCHD opened at $33.47 and carries a market cap of around $103.72 billion. Its price-to-earnings ratio is 14.57, and its beta of 0.68 signals relatively steady performance. The fund's 50-day moving average is $32.51, above its 200-day average of $31.46, suggesting a short-term upward trend.
On the value side, the firm picked up 8,734 shares of iShares MSCI USA Value Factor ETF (VLUE) for roughly $1.24 million. VLUE opened at $191.14, with a market cap near $11.27 billion and a P/E of 13.34. It has traded between $110.53 and $206.57 over the past year. Its beta of 0.97 puts it close in line with the broader market's movement.
Short-Term Treasuries Add a Low-Risk Anchor
Steelhead bought 5,176 shares of iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF (SGOV) for about $521,000, according to Watchlist News. SGOV holds US government bonds that mature in three months or less — among the safest assets available. The fund opened at $100.71 and has barely moved in a year, trading in a tight range of $100.27 to $100.74. It launched on May 26, 2020.
With a 50-day moving average of $100.56 and a 200-day average of $100.54, SGOV is designed for stability rather than growth. It acts as a cash-like buffer in a portfolio, limiting downside risk while earning modest interest income.
Bowhead Specialty Stock Rounds Out New Positions
Beyond ETFs, Steelhead entered a position in Bowhead Specialty Underwriters (BOW), buying 95,569 shares for about $2.14 million. That ranks BOW 23rd in the firm's portfolio, Watchlist News reported. BOW opened at $30.61 and has a market cap near $1.01 billion. Its P/E of 17.70 and price/earnings-to-growth ratio of 0.92 suggest the stock may be modestly undervalued relative to its growth rate.
BOW has a beta of -0.10, meaning it moves almost independently of the broader stock market. Its 50-day moving average is $29.00 and its 200-day average is $26.07, pointing to recent price strength. The stock's negative beta makes it a rare hedge against broader market downturns.
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