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

Vanguard Core Bond ETF (NASDAQ:VCRB) was the target of a large drop in short interest in January. As of January 15th, there was short interest totalling 12,700 shares, a drop of 78.4% from the December 31st total of 58,900 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 124,200 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 0.1 days.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Vanguard Core Bond ETF

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the business. Keystone Financial Group Inc. purchased a new position in Vanguard Core Bond ETF in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $89,000. LRI Investments LLC grew its position in shares of Vanguard Core Bond ETF by 14.2% in the 3rd quarter. LRI Investments LLC now owns 1,307 shares of the company’s stock valued at $100,000 after buying an additional 163 shares during the last quarter. Olistico Wealth LLC raised its stake in Vanguard Core Bond ETF by 135.5% during the 3rd quarter. Olistico Wealth LLC now owns 1,340 shares of the company’s stock worth $106,000 after acquiring an additional 771 shares in the last quarter. Baker Boyer National Bank purchased a new stake in Vanguard Core Bond ETF in the fourth quarter valued at $247,000. Finally, Breakwater Investment Management acquired a new position in Vanguard Core Bond ETF in the fourth quarter valued at $463,000.

Vanguard Core Bond ETF Stock Performance

Shares of VCRB stock traded down $0.11 on Tuesday, reaching $76.16. 44,680 shares of the stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 179,200. The business’s 50 day moving average price is $75.63 and its 200 day moving average price is $76.55. Vanguard Core Bond ETF has a twelve month low of $74.22 and a twelve month high of $79.86.

Vanguard Core Bond ETF Increases Dividend

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

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.