Short Interest in Vanguard Core Bond ETF (NASDAQ:VCRB) Declines By 78.4%

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

Institutional Trading of Vanguard Core Bond ETF

A number of hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of VCRB. Chicago Partners Investment Group LLC raised its stake in shares of Vanguard Core Bond ETF by 101.7% in the 3rd quarter. Chicago Partners Investment Group LLC now owns 6,743 shares of the company’s stock valued at $521,000 after acquiring an additional 3,400 shares during the period. HighTower Advisors LLC increased its stake in Vanguard Core Bond ETF by 2.0% during the third quarter. HighTower Advisors LLC now owns 37,659 shares of the company’s stock valued at $2,984,000 after purchasing an additional 747 shares during the last quarter. NorthLanding Financial Partners LLC raised its position in shares of Vanguard Core Bond ETF by 5.5% during the 3rd quarter. NorthLanding Financial Partners LLC now owns 76,699 shares of the company’s stock worth $6,074,000 after purchasing an additional 3,985 shares during the period. Tull Financial Group Inc. acquired a new position in shares of Vanguard Core Bond ETF during the third quarter valued at $13,291,000. Finally, Diversified Portfolios Inc. increased its stake in shares of Vanguard Core Bond ETF by 1,545.9% in the third quarter. Diversified Portfolios Inc. now owns 348,480 shares of the company’s stock valued at $27,596,000 after purchasing an additional 327,307 shares during the period.

Vanguard Core Bond ETF Stock Up 0.1 %

Vanguard Core Bond ETF stock traded up $0.09 during trading hours on Thursday, reaching $76.34. 299,719 shares of the stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 187,705. Vanguard Core Bond ETF has a 52-week low of $74.22 and a 52-week high of $79.86. The firm’s 50 day moving average is $75.65 and its 200 day moving average is $76.53.

Vanguard Core Bond ETF Increases Dividend

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

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.