Estate Counselors Llc Portfolio Adjustments in Q2 2026

As reported by InsiderSet, Estate Counselors Llc's portfolio saw notable adjustments during the second quarter of 2026, ending on June 30th. The total portfolio value remained substantial at $420 million.

Focus on ETFs and New Positions

Estate Counselors appears to be actively managing its holdings through Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs). This quarter, the firm established several new positions or significantly increased allocations in SPDR Series Trust funds. Notable additions include:

• BIL (SPDR Series Trust), where shares increased by a massive +100% to reach $21.2 million in value, representing approximately 1.82% of the portfolio.
• BKLN (INVESCO Exchange Traded Fund Trust II), with a +100% increase in shares, adding $21.3 million worth to the portfolio at around 1.83% allocation.
• VRP (INVESCO Exchange Traded Fund Trust II), also showing a +100% share increase, contributing $21.3 million and accounting for about 1.84% of assets.
• STIP (iShares Core U.S. Total Stock Market ETF), which saw its share count increase by +250.43%, adding $20.9 million to the portfolio at roughly 1.8% allocation.
• XLF (Select Sector SPDR Trust ETF), where shares jumped by +774.54%, adding $9.2 million and now holding about 0.79% of the portfolio.

The establishment of these new positions or substantial increases suggests a strategic shift towards specific segments within the broader market, potentially seeking diversification or exposure to areas expected for growth.

Significant Reductions and ETF Sales

Concurrently, Estate Counselors significantly reduced its holdings in several Vanguard funds:

• VXUS (Vanguard STAR Fund), which experienced a -43.18% change in shares, impacting its allocation from about 2.18% down.
• BND (Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF), saw a -62.67% reduction in shares, lowering its allocation from approximately 0.74% down.

The firm also sold positions that were previously part of the portfolio:

• MBB (iShares Core MBB ETF), where shares decreased by -95.93%, indicating a near-complete exit from this position.
• IJH (iShares Core S&P Small Cap Growth Index Fund), although listed in top holdings, shows a +74.54% change from prior period data suggesting it was sold during this quarter.
• VDE (Vanguard FTSE Socially Responsible ETF), experienced a -15.48% reduction in shares, impacting its allocation from about 0.91% down.

The decision to exit certain Vanguard funds and potentially other positions like IJH indicates a rebalancing effort or a shift away from specific investment strategies held previously.

Other Notable Changes

Beyond the major ETF shifts, Estate Counselors also made adjustments in other areas:

• HYLB (DBX ETF Trust), showed a substantial +1890.93% change due to share increase, boosting its allocation from about 0.67% up.
• STX (SPDR Series Trust), although not listed in top holdings or changed_holdings data provided, was mentioned as a significant sell by the firm during this period.
• MU (SPDR Series Trust), similarly noted as a significant sell but not present in the detailed holdings data provided.
• WDC (SPDR Series Trust), also flagged as a significant sale during this quarter, impacting its allocation from approximately 0.6% down.

The portfolio's sector allocations reflect these changes, with the 'Unknown' category remaining dominant at ~89%, while additions like Financial Services and Technology gained prominence through specific ETF investments.