A look at the weighted underlying holdings of the Vanguard Energy ETF (AMEX: VDE) shows an impressive 11.3% of holdings on a weighted basis have experienced insider buying within the past six months.
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Williams Cos Inc (NYSE: WMB), which makes up 1.48% of the Vanguard Energy ETF (AMEX: VDE), has seen 2 directors and officers purchase shares in the past six months, according to the recent Form 4 data. The ETF holds a total of $45,420,863 worth of WMB, making it the #13 largest holding. The table below details the recent insider buying activity observed at WMB:
WMB — last trade: $40.78 — Recent Insider Buys:
| Purchased | Insider | Title | Shares | Price/Share | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/24/2013 | Frank T. Macinnis | Director | 3,800 | $36.71 | $139,494.10 |
| 03/24/2014 | Murray D. Smith | Director | 4,650 | $40.79 | $189,689.70 |
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And CONSOL Energy Inc (NYSE: CNX), the #37 largest holding among components of the Vanguard Energy ETF (AMEX: VDE), shows 2 directors and officers as recently filing Form 4's indicating purchases. The ETF holds $15,311,532 worth of CNX, which represents approximately 0.50% of the ETF's total assets at last check. The recent insider buying activity observed at CNX is detailed in the table below:
CNX — last trade: $41.06 — Recent Insider Buys:
| Purchased | Insider | Title | Shares | Price/Share | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/10/2014 | Alvin R. Carpenter | Director | 30,000 | $36.71 | $1,101,300.00 |
| 02/10/2014 | David M. Khani | EVP & Chief Financial Officer | 2,800 | $36.67 | $102,676.00 |
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