Verity Wealth Advisors Q2 2026 Portfolio Activity Analysis

As of June 30, 2026, Verity Wealth Advisors has shown active management within its investment strategy. The firm's portfolio saw changes across various asset classes this quarter.

Significant Equity Purchases

In the equity space, Verity demonstrated a preference for broad-based index funds and ETFs alongside targeted individual stock investments. Notable additions include:

• A substantial increase in shares of SCHWAB INTERNATIONAL EQUITY ETF (SCHF), "SCHF", which rose by 19.36%. This popular international equity fund likely broadened the firm's exposure to global markets.
• A very large purchase of VANGUARD MID CAP ETF (VO), "VO", evidenced by a 252.16% jump in shares and value during the quarter, suggesting significant confidence in mid-cap growth potential.
• A considerable increase in VANGUARD SHORT-TERM INFLATION-PROTECTED SECURITIES ETF (VTIP), "VTIP", with a 60.44% share growth, indicating an interest in short-term inflation protection.
• A full acquisition of ISHARES ESG AWARE MSCI EM ETF (ESGE), "ESGE", through a 100% increase, showing allocation to emerging markets with an environmental, social, and governance focus.
• A complete acquisition of OLD SECOND BANCORP INC DEL (OSBC), "OSBC", through a 100% increase, suggesting opportunistic stock picking in the financial services sector.

Reduction in Certain Bond Holdings

In contrast to their equity activity, Verity also made significant reductions in specific bond ETFs:

• The ISHARES 0-5 YEAR TIPS BOND ETF (STIP), "STIP", experienced a sharp decline of -52.44% in shares, representing one of the largest sell activities this quarter.
• The ISHARES CORE MSCI EAFE ETF (IEFA), "IEFA", saw a substantial decrease of -61.3% in shares, further indicating reduced exposure to international developed markets.

Continued Focus on Core ETFs and Diversification

The core holdings remained dominant despite some share movements. VANGUARD TOTAL STOCK MARKET ETF (VTI), "VTI", continued to be a major allocation at 27.81%, though it saw a slight decrease of -1.49% in shares this quarter.

• ISHARES CORE S&P 500 ETF (IVV), "IVV", maintained its position at 17.09%, with no change in shares, showing stability in US large-cap exposure.
• VANGUARD FTSE ALL-WORLD EX-US (VEU), "VEU", increased slightly by +2.23% in shares while holding its allocation steady at 8.35%, reinforcing global ex-US diversification.
• Other ETFs like SCHWAB US AGGREGATE BOND ETF (SCHZ), "SCHZ", and INVESCO INTERNATIONAL CORPORATE BOND ETF (PICB), "PICB" saw moderate increases, contributing to the overall portfolio stability.

Balanced Sector Exposure with Minor Adjustments

The sector allocation for Verity Wealth Advisors remained largely unchanged from previous periods. The vast majority of assets are held in "Unknown" sectors (90.05%), primarily through their ETF holdings, which is characteristic of passive or broadly diversified strategies.

• Technology and Healthcare sectors saw minor increases at 3.47% and 1.97%, respectively, while Financial Services maintained its allocation at 0.93%.
• Sectors like Consumer Defensive (0.84%), Utilities (0.76%), Industrials (0.69%), Communication Services (0.63%), and Consumer Cyclical (0.54%) also saw slight adjustments but remain relatively small parts of the portfolio.
• Energy allocation decreased slightly to 0.13%, reflecting minimal changes in this sector during the quarter.

No Disclosures for Certain Asset Classes

In terms of specific asset classes not covered by the provided data, it is important to note:

• "No such activity is disclosed in this filing." regarding US Treasury bonds and other fixed income instruments outside the specified ETFs.

Overall Portfolio Stability with Strategic Shifts

The portfolio of Verity Wealth Advisors, valued at $165.08 million as of June 30, 2026, appears stable overall due to its heavy reliance on ETFs. The core allocations in broad US and global equities remain strong.

• Despite the significant changes noted above (large buys and sells), the total number of holdings increased slightly from prior periods, indicating ongoing refinement rather than a wholesale shift.
• The investor's strategy seems to involve maintaining large positions while strategically adding exposure to specific growth areas like mid-cap stocks and reducing reliance on certain inflation-protected securities.