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

Vanguard Core Bond ETF (NASDAQ:VCRB) was the recipient of a large increase in short interest in 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 trading volume, of 146,400 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 0.2 days.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Vanguard Core Bond ETF

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of VCRB. Truist Financial Corp bought a new position in Vanguard Core Bond ETF during the second quarter worth about $4,254,000. Olistico Wealth LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Vanguard Core Bond ETF by 135.5% during the 3rd quarter. Olistico Wealth LLC now owns 1,340 shares of the company’s stock valued at $106,000 after acquiring an additional 771 shares in the last quarter. San Luis Wealth Advisors LLC increased its stake in shares of Vanguard Core Bond ETF by 21.6% in the third quarter. San Luis Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 480,275 shares of the company’s stock valued at $38,033,000 after buying an additional 85,264 shares during the period. Compton Wealth Advisory Group LLC bought a new position in shares of Vanguard Core Bond ETF in the 3rd quarter worth about $1,993,000. Finally, Patriot Investment Management Group Inc. grew its holdings in Vanguard Core Bond ETF by 21.3% in the third quarter. Patriot Investment Management Group Inc. now owns 23,338 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,848,000 after purchasing an additional 4,093 shares during the period.

Vanguard Core Bond ETF Stock Up 0.1 %

Shares of NASDAQ VCRB traded up $0.09 during midday trading on Thursday, hitting $76.34. The stock had a trading volume of 299,719 shares, compared to its average volume of 187,705. Vanguard Core Bond ETF has a fifty-two week low of $74.22 and a fifty-two week high of $79.86. The company’s 50-day simple moving average is $75.65 and its 200 day simple moving average is $76.53.

Vanguard Core Bond ETF Increases Dividend

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

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.