Vanguard Core Bond ETF (NASDAQ:VCRB) Sees Significant Increase in Short Interest

Vanguard Core Bond ETF (NASDAQ:VCRB) saw a significant increase in short interest in the month of January. As of January 15th, there was short interest totalling 36,200 shares, an increase of 185.0% from the December 31st total of 12,700 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 146,400 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 0.2 days.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Vanguard Core Bond ETF

Several large investors have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Martel Wealth Advisors Inc acquired a new stake in shares of Vanguard Core Bond ETF in the 4th quarter worth about $83,175,000. Diversified Portfolios Inc. raised its position in Vanguard Core Bond ETF by 60.7% during the fourth quarter. Diversified Portfolios Inc. now owns 560,086 shares of the company’s stock valued at $42,460,000 after buying an additional 211,606 shares during the period. San Luis Wealth Advisors LLC boosted its stake in shares of Vanguard Core Bond ETF by 8.1% during the 4th quarter. San Luis Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 519,034 shares of the company’s stock valued at $39,348,000 after buying an additional 38,759 shares during the period. Tilson Financial Group Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of Vanguard Core Bond ETF during the 3rd quarter worth about $17,633,000. Finally, Foundations Investment Advisors LLC acquired a new position in shares of Vanguard Core Bond ETF during the 3rd quarter worth $16,815,000.

Vanguard Core Bond ETF Price Performance

VCRB stock traded down $0.03 during trading on Friday, reaching $76.31. 149,300 shares of the stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 185,785. The business’s 50 day moving average price is $75.68 and its 200-day moving average price is $76.49. Vanguard Core Bond ETF has a 52-week low of $74.22 and a 52-week high of $79.86.

Vanguard Core Bond ETF Increases Dividend

The firm also recently declared a dividend, which was paid on Friday, December 27th. Investors of record on Tuesday, December 24th were paid a $0.392 dividend. This is a boost from Vanguard Core Bond ETF’s previous dividend of $0.29. The ex-dividend date was Tuesday, December 24th.

Vanguard Core Bond ETF Company Profile

The Vanguard Core Bond ETF (VCRB) is an exchange-traded fund that mostly invests in investment grade fixed income. The fund actively invests in the broad fixed income space, in seeking to provide total return and a moderate level of income. It primarily holds USD-denominated securities of investment grade rating while maintaining an intermediate dollar-weighted average maturity.