Lineweaver Wealth Advisors fully exited its stake in the iShares Core MSCI Total International Stock ETF (IXUS 1.48%), according to an SEC filing on Friday, in an estimated $11.8 million trade.
What Happened
According to a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission released on Friday, Lineweaver Wealth Advisors sold its entire holding in the iShares Core MSCI Total International Stock ETF (IXUS 1.48%). The sale involved 152,085 shares, with an estimated transaction value of $11.8 million. The fund reported no remaining shares of IXUS after the transaction.
What Else to Know
Lineweaver's IXUS position was previously 1.9% of assets.
Top holdings after the filing:
- IVV: $65 million (9.5% of AUM)
- FBND: $35.3 million (5.2% of AUM)
- SMTH: $34.6 million (5.1% of AUM)
- AGG: $33.3 million (4.9% of AUM)
- USMV: $29.3 million (4.3% of AUM)
As of Monday afternoon, shares of IXUS were priced at $82.45, up nearly 15% over the past year and slightly outperforming the S&P 500's 13% gain over the same period.
ETF Overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Net Assets | $49.2 billion |
| Yield TTM | 2.9% |
| Price (as of Monday afternoon) | $82.45 |
| 1-Year Total Return | 17% |
ETF Snapshot
- IXUS' investment strategy seeks to track the performance of the MSCI ACWI ex USA Investable Market Index, providing broad exposure to developed and emerging market equities outside the United States.
- The portfolio consists of international equities from developed and emerging markets outside the United States.
- Operates as a passively managed ETF designed to provide access to global equity markets for institutional and retail investors.
iShares Core MSCI Total International Stock ETF (IXUS) offers investors a comprehensive solution for international equity diversification by tracking a free float-adjusted market capitalization index that excludes U.S. stocks. The fund's scale and broad portfolio composition enable efficient exposure to both developed and emerging markets.
Foolish Take
Lineweaver Wealth Advisors’ $11.8 million sale of the iShares Core MSCI Total International Stock ETF (NASDAQ: IXUS) seemingly represents a step back from broad overseas exposure at a time when global equities are rebounding. The firm fully exited its position, which was previously nearly 2% of reported assets.
IXUS has delivered strong returns in 2025, rising roughly 25% year-to-date and about 15% over the past year, slightly ahead of the S&P 500. The fund provides exposure to more than 4,000 international stocks across developed and emerging markets, led by Taiwan Semiconductor, Tencent, ASML, and Alibaba. Its low 0.07% expense ratio and 2.85% trailing yield make it a cost-efficient tool for global diversification.
Given Lineweaver’s concentration in bonds and U.S. equities, the sale may reflect a strategic decision to trim non-U.S. equity exposure amid currency volatility and shifting global growth forecasts—favoring stability over expansion in international markets.
Glossary
ETF: Exchange-Traded Fund; a pooled investment fund traded on stock exchanges, holding a basket of assets.
AUM: Assets Under Management; the total market value of investments managed by a fund or firm.
13F reportable assets: Securities that investment managers must disclose quarterly to the SEC if managing over $100 million.
Alpha: A measure of an investment's performance compared to a benchmark, indicating outperformance or underperformance.
Dividend Yield: Annual dividends paid by an investment, expressed as a percentage of its current price.
Total return: The investment's price change plus all dividends and distributions, assuming those payouts are reinvested.
Passively managed ETF: A fund that aims to replicate the performance of a specific index rather than actively selecting investments.
Free float-adjusted: Index weighting method considering only shares available for public trading, excluding insider or restricted shares.
MSCI ACWI ex USA Investable Market Index: A global stock index tracking developed and emerging markets outside the United States.
