Tompkins Financial Corp Q3 2026: Focus on ETF Purchases and Minor Stock Adjustments

Tompkins Financial Corp's portfolio saw significant changes in Q3 2026, with notable increases in Vanguard and iShares ETF holdings, particularly in bond index funds and tax-managed equity funds, alongside minor adjustments in individual stocks.

By Insiderset.Oct 6, 2026, 6:51 AM
Tompkins Financial Corp Q3 2026: Focus on ETF Purchases and Minor Stock Adjustments

Tomkins Financial Corp's portfolio underwent several changes during the quarter ending September 30, 2026. The firm demonstrated a clear preference for Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs), particularly those offered by Vanguard and iShares, while also making minor adjustments to its stock holdings.

Major ETF Purchases

The investor significantly bolstered its ETF positions during this period. Vanguard ETFs were a primary focus, with substantial increases in holdings of Vanguard Scottsdale Fund (VTHR) and Vanguard Index Fund (VOO). The position in Vanguard Scottsdale Fund grew by 0.91% in terms of shares, while Vanguard Index Fund (VOO) saw a modest increase of 1.97%.

Furthermore, the investor increased its stake in Vanguard Bond Index Fund (BND) by 3.12% in shares, though this was a smaller percentage increase compared to the ETFs. The holdings in Lazard Active ETF Trust (IDEQ) also saw a significant boost, with a nearly 8.4% increase in shares.

Focus on iShares

The investor also showed strong interest in iShares. The position in iShares Core U.S. Total Stock Market ETF (ACWX) experienced a substantial 5.49% increase in value, driven by a 5,393 share purchase. This ETF allocation rose to 5.52% of the total portfolio.

Additionally, the investor increased its position in iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (IWL) by 0.92% in shares, indicating a continued interest in longer-duration government bonds.

Individual Stock Adjustments

While ETFs dominated the changes, the investor also made adjustments to its stock holdings. In the Technology sector, the position in NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) decreased by 6.66% in shares, resulting in a slight reduction in its portfolio allocation.

Conversely, the investor significantly increased its stake in Morgan Stanley (MS), acquiring a position that now accounts for 0.22% of the portfolio. Similarly, a new position in Honeywell Aerospace Inc. (HONA) was established, representing 0.18% of the assets.

Financial Services Sector Activity

The Financial Services sector saw activity primarily concentrated in ETFs. The investor increased its position in Tompkins Financial Corp (TMP) slightly, by 1.14% in shares, maintaining its allocation at 7.49%.

However, the investor also sold shares of Intercontinental Exchange Inc. (ICE), a Financial Services stock, reducing its position by 3.14% in shares.

No Disclosed Activity in Other Sectors

No purchases or sales were disclosed for holdings falling into the Consumer Defensive, Consumer Cyclical, Utilities, or Real Estate sectors during this quarter.

Overall Portfolio Changes

The overall portfolio value stood at $1.42 billion as of September 30, 2026. The changes reflect a strategy focused on diversification through ETFs, particularly within the fixed income and large-cap equity categories, alongside targeted adjustments to specific individual stocks.

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