Auour Investments Initiates $7.4 Million Position in Invesco Variable Rate ETF

Auour Investments LLC has opened a new position in the Invesco Variable Rate Investment Grade ETF (VRIG), according to a recent SEC filing dated April 20, 2026. The firm acquired 293,991 shares during the first quarter, representing an estimated investment of $7.4 million based on average closing prices. The allocation represents a meaningful addition to Auour's portfolio, which manages approximately $318 million across equities, fixed income, and alternative assets. By initiating a fresh position rather than increasing an existing one, the firm signals a deliberate move toward variable-rate securities to stabilize its holdings. VRIG is designed to provide exposure to high-quality, USD-denominated investment-grade securities. Unlike traditional long-duration bonds, which are sensitive to interest rate fluctuations, VRIG utilizes variable coupons that adjust with benchmark rates. This structure allows the fund to maintain price stability and increase income when rates rise, effectively sidestepping directional bets on rate movements. While VRIG has trailed the S&P 500 by roughly 29 percentage points over the last year, it is positioned as a portfolio stabilizer rather than a growth engine. For diversified managers like Auour, such holdings act as ballast against equity volatility and prevailing rate uncertainty.