Vanguard Core Bond ETF (NASDAQ:VCRB) Sees Large Decline in Short Interest

Vanguard Core Bond ETF (NASDAQ:VCRB) was the recipient of a significant drop in short interest in the month of November. As of November 15th, there was short interest totalling 36,500 shares, a drop of 26.4% from the October 31st total of 49,600 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 225,100 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 0.2 days.

Vanguard Core Bond ETF Stock Up 0.3 %

Shares of NASDAQ VCRB traded up $0.22 during midday trading on Friday, reaching $77.68. 12,257 shares of the company traded hands, compared to its average volume of 103,849. The stock’s 50-day simple moving average is $76.95 and its 200-day simple moving average is $78.11. Vanguard Core Bond ETF has a 12 month low of $74.22 and a 12 month high of $79.86.

Vanguard Core Bond ETF Increases Dividend

The firm also recently declared a dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, November 5th. Investors of record on Friday, November 1st were issued a $0.2875 dividend. This is a boost from Vanguard Core Bond ETF’s previous dividend of $0.28. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, November 1st.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Vanguard Core Bond ETF

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Olistico Wealth LLC bought a new position in Vanguard Core Bond ETF in the 2nd quarter valued at $43,000. LRI Investments LLC acquired a new stake in Vanguard Core Bond ETF in the first quarter worth about $47,000. Proffitt & Goodson Inc. bought a new stake in Vanguard Core Bond ETF during the 2nd quarter worth about $151,000. Pasadena Private Wealth LLC lifted its position in Vanguard Core Bond ETF by 22.1% during the 2nd quarter. Pasadena Private Wealth LLC now owns 3,414 shares of the company’s stock valued at $260,000 after purchasing an additional 618 shares during the period. Finally, Essex Financial Services Inc. boosted its stake in shares of Vanguard Core Bond ETF by 45.7% in the 2nd quarter. Essex Financial Services Inc. now owns 5,055 shares of the company’s stock valued at $384,000 after purchasing an additional 1,585 shares during the last quarter.

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.