Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE:VSH) Shares Purchased by CANADA LIFE ASSURANCE Co

CANADA LIFE ASSURANCE Co lifted its stake in shares of Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE:VSH - Free Report) by 44.1% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 115,764 shares of the semiconductor company's stock after acquiring an additional 35,413 shares during the period. CANADA LIFE ASSURANCE Co owned 0.09% of Vishay Intertechnology worth $1,959,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission.

A number of other hedge funds have also recently modified their holdings of the company. Wealthfront Advisers LLC purchased a new position in shares of Vishay Intertechnology during the 4th quarter worth $38,000. Blue Trust Inc. boosted its stake in Vishay Intertechnology by 275.9% during the fourth quarter. Blue Trust Inc. now owns 2,710 shares of the semiconductor company's stock worth $46,000 after buying an additional 1,989 shares during the period. Sterling Capital Management LLC raised its stake in shares of Vishay Intertechnology by 819.2% in the 4th quarter. Sterling Capital Management LLC now owns 3,980 shares of the semiconductor company's stock valued at $67,000 after acquiring an additional 3,547 shares during the period. IFP Advisors Inc lifted its holdings in shares of Vishay Intertechnology by 351.1% in the 4th quarter. IFP Advisors Inc now owns 4,376 shares of the semiconductor company's stock worth $74,000 after acquiring an additional 3,406 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Manchester Capital Management LLC increased its holdings in Vishay Intertechnology by 526.6% in the 4th quarter. Manchester Capital Management LLC now owns 7,175 shares of the semiconductor company's stock valued at $122,000 after purchasing an additional 6,030 shares during the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 93.66% of the company's stock.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Separately, StockNews.com cut Vishay Intertechnology from a "hold" rating to a "sell" rating in a research note on Wednesday.

Insider Activity at Vishay Intertechnology

In other Vishay Intertechnology news, Chairman Marc Zandman sold 27,176 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, March 4th. The stock was sold at an average price of $16.88, for a total value of $458,730.88. Following the sale, the chairman now owns 76,468 shares of the company's stock, valued at $1,290,779.84. This trade represents a 26.22 % decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this link. 8.32% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Vishay Intertechnology Stock Up 4.8 %

Shares of VSH stock traded up $0.64 during trading on Friday, reaching $13.89. The company's stock had a trading volume of 561,566 shares, compared to its average volume of 1,739,121. The company has a market capitalization of $1.88 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -57.84 and a beta of 1.06. Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. has a 1-year low of $10.35 and a 1-year high of $24.69. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.45, a current ratio of 2.70 and a quick ratio of 1.73. The stock's 50-day moving average price is $14.66 and its 200 day moving average price is $16.43.

Vishay Intertechnology Announces Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, March 27th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, March 13th were paid a $0.10 dividend. This represents a $0.40 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.88%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Thursday, March 13th. Vishay Intertechnology's payout ratio is currently -166.67%.

About Vishay Intertechnology

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc manufactures and sells discrete semiconductors and passive electronic components in Asia, Europe, and the Americas. The company operates through Metal Oxide Semiconductor Field Effect Transistors (MOSFETs), Diodes, Optoelectronic Components, Resistors, Inductors, and Capacitors segments.