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Alpha Zero LLC grew its position in iShares Short Treasury Bond ETF (NASDAQ: SHV) by 84.1% in the first quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 213,315 shares of the company's stock after acquiring an additional 97,473 shares during the quarter. iShares Short

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Concord Wealth Partners boosted its position in shares of iShares Short Treasury Bond ETF (NASDAQ: SHV) by 3.6% in the undefined quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 291,782 shares of the company's stock after acquiring an additional 10,157 shares during the period.