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

Vanguard Core Bond ETF (NASDAQ:VCRB) saw a large increase in short interest in the month of December. As of December 15th, there was short interest totalling 58,900 shares, an increase of 65.9% from the November 30th total of 35,500 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 127,200 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 0.5 days.

Institutional Trading of Vanguard Core Bond ETF

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of VCRB. Diversified Portfolios Inc. grew its holdings in Vanguard Core Bond ETF by 1,545.9% during the 3rd quarter. Diversified Portfolios Inc. now owns 348,480 shares of the company’s stock valued at $27,596,000 after buying an additional 327,307 shares in the last quarter. Tilson Financial Group Inc. bought a new stake in Vanguard Core Bond ETF in the 3rd quarter worth approximately $17,633,000. Foundations Investment Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Vanguard Core Bond ETF during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $16,815,000. Tull Financial Group Inc. bought a new position in shares of Vanguard Core Bond ETF during the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $13,291,000. Finally, Mills Wealth Advisors LLC grew its holdings in shares of Vanguard Core Bond ETF by 153.1% in the second quarter. Mills Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 169,569 shares of the company’s stock valued at $12,892,000 after purchasing an additional 102,563 shares in the last quarter.

Vanguard Core Bond ETF Price Performance

Vanguard Core Bond ETF stock opened at $75.75 on Friday. Vanguard Core Bond ETF has a 12-month low of $74.22 and a 12-month high of $79.86. The firm has a 50 day moving average of $76.99 and a 200 day moving average of $77.53.

Vanguard Core Bond ETF Increases Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a dividend, which will be paid on Friday, December 27th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, December 24th will be paid a $0.392 dividend. The ex-dividend date is 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.