Nomura Asset Management Co. Ltd. Makes New $749,000 Investment in Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF (NASDAQ:VCSH)

Nomura Asset Management Co. Ltd. acquired a new stake in shares of Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF (NASDAQ:VCSH) in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund acquired 9,600 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $749,000.

A number of other institutional investors also recently modified their holdings of the company. Keystone Financial Group Inc. acquired a new position in Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF during the fourth quarter worth $32,000. Bank of Jackson Hole Trust bought a new stake in shares of Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF during the fourth quarter worth about $42,000. Sound Income Strategies LLC raised its holdings in shares of Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF by 46.7% in the 4th quarter. Sound Income Strategies LLC now owns 562 shares of the company’s stock worth $44,000 after acquiring an additional 179 shares during the last quarter. ST Germain D J Co. Inc. lifted its position in Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF by 278.2% in the 4th quarter. ST Germain D J Co. Inc. now owns 677 shares of the company’s stock valued at $53,000 after acquiring an additional 498 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Graney & King LLC acquired a new position in Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF during the 4th quarter valued at about $53,000.

Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF Price Performance

Shares of Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF stock opened at $78.73 on Thursday. Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF has a 52 week low of $76.27 and a 52 week high of $79.54. The business has a 50 day moving average price of $78.53 and a 200-day moving average price of $78.49.

Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF Increases Dividend

The business also recently declared a monthly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, April 3rd. Investors of record on Tuesday, April 1st will be given a $0.289 dividend. This is a positive change from Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF’s previous monthly dividend of $0.27. This represents a $3.47 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 4.40%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, April 1st.

Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF Company Profile

The Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF (VCSH) is an exchange-traded fund that mostly invests in investment grade fixed income. The fund tracks a market-weighted index of investment-grade, fixed-rate corporate bonds with maturities between 1 and 5 years. VCSH was launched on Nov 19, 2009 and is managed by Vanguard.