

Ameritas Advisory Services LLC bought a new stake in American Century Diversified Corporate Bond ETF (NYSEARCA:KORP) during the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor bought 14,757 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $691,000. Ameritas

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