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StocksMediumUpdated•Originally published 20 April 2026•Updated 20 April 2026•

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Merit Financial Group Expands Portfolio into Tech and Utilities Alongside Las Vegas Sands and Ventas

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Key Facts

1Merit Financial Group increased its stake in Las Vegas Sands by 213.4% to a total of 53,503 shares.

about 1 month ago

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What changed: The story was updated to include significant new investments in Western Digital and Edison International, expanding the portfolio rebalancing scope into the technology and utility sectors.

Merit Financial Group LLC expanded its portfolio rebalancing strategy during the fourth quarter, adding significant positions in the technology and utility sectors alongside its holdings in Las Vegas Sands and Ventas. The group increased its stake in Western Digital Corporation by 53%, bringing the total value to $4.85 million, and grew its position in Edison International by 82.5% to reach a $4.76 million valuation. This expansion follows Edison International's strong Q4 earnings of $1.87 EPS and a declared dividend representing a 5.0% annualized yield. These new positions complement previous substantial increases in LVS (up 213.4%) and VTR (up 46.1%). These institutional moves signal growing confidence in long-term returns across diverse sectors including leisure, healthcare real estate, and energy utilities.