Vanguard Core Bond ETF (NASDAQ:VCRB) Short Interest Update

Vanguard Core Bond ETF (NASDAQ:VCRB) was the recipient of a large decline in short interest in January. As of January 31st, there was short interest totalling 12,200 shares, a decline of 66.3% from the January 15th total of 36,200 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 221,800 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 0.1 days.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Vanguard Core Bond ETF

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. HBK Sorce Advisory LLC grew its stake in Vanguard Core Bond ETF by 6.7% during the fourth quarter. HBK Sorce Advisory LLC now owns 7,187,622 shares of the company’s stock worth $544,894,000 after buying an additional 451,370 shares in the last quarter. Martel Wealth Advisors Inc acquired a new stake in Vanguard Core Bond ETF during the 4th quarter valued at approximately $83,175,000. Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. raised its holdings in Vanguard Core Bond ETF by 6.6% during the 4th quarter. Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. now owns 760,341 shares of the company’s stock worth $57,641,000 after purchasing an additional 47,341 shares during the last quarter. Magnolia Wealth Management LLC boosted its stake in shares of Vanguard Core Bond ETF by 2.8% in the 4th quarter. Magnolia Wealth Management LLC now owns 600,138 shares of the company’s stock valued at $45,496,000 after purchasing an additional 16,370 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Diversified Portfolios Inc. increased its position in shares of Vanguard Core Bond ETF by 60.7% during the fourth quarter. Diversified Portfolios Inc. now owns 560,086 shares of the company’s stock worth $42,460,000 after buying an additional 211,606 shares during the period.

Vanguard Core Bond ETF Trading Down 0.5 %

Vanguard Core Bond ETF stock traded down $0.35 during midday trading on Wednesday, reaching $75.80. 70,012 shares of the company’s stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 316,341. The stock’s 50-day simple moving average is $75.85 and its 200 day simple moving average is $76.41. Vanguard Core Bond ETF has a 52 week low of $74.22 and a 52 week high of $79.86.

Vanguard Core Bond ETF Cuts Dividend

The firm also recently announced a dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, February 5th. Investors of record on Monday, February 3rd were issued a dividend of $0.301 per share. The ex-dividend date was Monday, February 3rd.

About Vanguard Core Bond ETF

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.