Vanguard Core Bond ETF (NASDAQ:VCRB) Short Interest Update

Vanguard Core Bond ETF (NASDAQ:VCRB) was the target of a large growth in short interest in July. As of July 15th, there was short interest totalling 58,700 shares, a growth of 81.2% from the June 30th total of 32,400 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 69,100 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 0.8 days.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Vanguard Core Bond ETF

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Magnolia Wealth Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Vanguard Core Bond ETF during the 2nd quarter valued at $41,500,000. Tilson Financial Group Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Vanguard Core Bond ETF during the 1st quarter valued at $8,725,000. Verum Partners LLC lifted its position in shares of Vanguard Core Bond ETF by 151.9% during the 2nd quarter. Verum Partners LLC now owns 128,714 shares of the company’s stock valued at $9,786,000 after acquiring an additional 77,615 shares during the last quarter. SJS Investment Consulting Inc. lifted its position in shares of Vanguard Core Bond ETF by 929.5% during the 2nd quarter. SJS Investment Consulting Inc. now owns 73,639 shares of the company’s stock valued at $5,599,000 after acquiring an additional 66,486 shares during the last quarter. Finally, CGN Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Vanguard Core Bond ETF in the second quarter valued at $4,612,000.

Vanguard Core Bond ETF Stock Performance

VCRB stock traded up $0.26 on Friday, reaching $76.89. The company’s stock had a trading volume of 4,511 shares, compared to its average volume of 54,590. The firm has a fifty day moving average of $76.46 and a two-hundred day moving average of $75.79. Vanguard Core Bond ETF has a 52 week low of $74.22 and a 52 week high of $77.75.

Vanguard Core Bond ETF Cuts Dividend

The company also recently declared a dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, July 3rd. Shareholders of record on Monday, July 1st were paid a dividend of $0.2414 per share. The ex-dividend date was Monday, July 1st.

About Vanguard Core Bond ETF

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.