West Bancorporation Inc Investment Activity Q2 2026

For the second quarter ending on June 30, 2026, West Bancorporation Inc continued to strategically adjust its portfolio holdings. The investor's overall portfolio value stood at $233,834,586 as of that date.

The most significant buying activity during this period involved increasing exposure in several Vanguard and iShares exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Notably, the position in ISHARES Tr (IWF) grew substantially by 298.57% ($1.1 million increase), suggesting confidence in international small-cap equities despite its already significant allocation of $18.3 million at quarter end.

Other notable purchases included Vanguard Index FDS (VOO) with a slight increase, ISHARES Tr (IVV) showing strong growth (+100% shares), and Vanguard specialized Funds (VIG) which saw an increase in value by $234k. The investor also added to its holdings of Vanguard Tax-Managed FDS (VEA) and significantly boosted the position in Vanguard Index FDS (VUG).

Conversely, West Bancorporation Inc reduced positions in certain ETFs during Q2 2026. ISHARES Tr (IWD) experienced a decrease of -3.54% ($17k reduction), while J P MORGAN Exchange Traded F (JEPI) saw an aggressive sell-off, reducing its portfolio allocation by 65.27%. Vanguard specialized Funds (VIG) also faced substantial selling pressure.

Within the Financial Services sector, holdings like Adams Diversified Equity FD (ADX) and Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF (BSV) showed modest changes or additions, respectively. The investor maintained its largest position in Vanguard Whitehall FDS (VYM), which accounted for 9.46% of the portfolio value.

Overall, West Bancorporation Inc's Q2 activity reflected a continued focus on broad-based index funds and ETFs across various sectors, with particular emphasis on diversification through multiple Vanguard products alongside its core holdings in iShares and its own stock (WTBA). The significant changes observed provide insight into the investor's current preferences.