Vanguard S&P 500 ETF Sees Strong Performance and Inflows

Vanguard S&P 500 ETF ( $VOO ) has risen by 1.93% in the past week. It has experienced a 5-day net inflow of $4.81 billion.
This is due, in part, to market sentiment on some of the ETF’s largest holdings. For example:

• Apple Inc is currently facing geopolitical challenges as President Trump pressures the company to move iPhone production back to the U.S. from India. Analysts argue this is impractical due to high costs, potentially raising iPhone prices to $3,500. Despite these challenges, Apple’s stock rose 7% this week, though it remains down 16% year-to-date. The company is also in a legal battle with Epic Games over Fortnite’s inclusion in the iOS App Store. Analysts maintain a Moderate Buy rating on Apple, with a price target suggesting an 8.1% upside.
• Microsoft is making strategic moves in the tech industry, notably with its 49% stake in OpenAI and the introduction of Codex, an AI tool for developers. The company is addressing European competition concerns by unbundling its Office 365 and Microsoft 365 suites from its Teams app. Microsoft stock is performing well, with a Strong Buy consensus and a price target indicating an 8.5% upside. Citigroup has raised its price target for Microsoft shares to $540, suggesting a 20% increase from current levels.
• Nvidia Corporation has seen its stock surge due to increased demand for AI chips and strategic deals, such as a new AI chip agreement with the UAE. Nvidia’s stake in CoreWeave has increased, supporting the cloud-computing provider. The company’s stock has crossed a $3 trillion market cap, driven by booming AI chip demand and strategic trade diplomacy. Analysts maintain a Strong Buy consensus on Nvidia, with a price target implying a 21.6% upside.