Vanguard Core Bond ETF (NASDAQ:VCRB) Shares Purchased by LPL Financial LLC

LPL Financial LLC lifted its stake in shares of Vanguard Core Bond ETF (NASDAQ:VCRB) by 109.4% during the 4th quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The firm owned 19,470 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 10,170 shares during the quarter. LPL Financial LLC’s holdings in Vanguard Core Bond ETF were worth $1,476,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also modified their holdings of VCRB. HBK Sorce Advisory LLC raised its position in Vanguard Core Bond ETF by 6.7% in the fourth quarter. HBK Sorce Advisory LLC now owns 7,187,622 shares of the company’s stock valued at $544,894,000 after purchasing an additional 451,370 shares during the period. Martel Wealth Advisors Inc purchased a new position in Vanguard Core Bond ETF in the fourth quarter worth approximately $83,175,000. Magnolia Wealth Management LLC increased its holdings in Vanguard Core Bond ETF by 2.8% in the fourth quarter. Magnolia Wealth Management LLC now owns 600,138 shares of the company’s stock valued at $45,496,000 after buying an additional 16,370 shares during the last quarter. Diversified Portfolios Inc. boosted its holdings in Vanguard Core Bond ETF by 60.7% in the fourth quarter. Diversified Portfolios Inc. now owns 560,086 shares of the company’s stock valued at $42,460,000 after purchasing an additional 211,606 shares in the last quarter. Finally, San Luis Wealth Advisors LLC raised its stake in 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 worth $39,348,000 after acquiring an additional 38,759 shares in the last quarter.

Vanguard Core Bond ETF Price Performance

VCRB stock opened at $76.50 on Friday. The business has a 50 day simple moving average of $77.00 and a 200-day simple moving average of $76.60. Vanguard Core Bond ETF has a twelve month low of $74.22 and a twelve month high of $79.86.

Vanguard Core Bond ETF Cuts Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a monthly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, April 3rd. Investors of record on Tuesday, April 1st were given a $0.2699 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Tuesday, April 1st. This represents a $3.24 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 4.23%.

Vanguard Core Bond ETF 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.