Vanguard Mid-Cap Value ETF (NYSEARCA:VOE) Sees Large Increase in Short Interest

Vanguard Mid-Cap Value ETF (NYSEARCA:VOE) was the target of a large growth in short interest in the month of December. As of December 31st, there was short interest totaling 194,502 shares, a growth of 31.1% from the December 15th total of 148,417 shares. Currently, 0.2% of the shares of the company are short sold. Based on an average trading volume of 281,658 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 0.7 days. Based on an average trading volume of 281,658 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 0.7 days. Currently, 0.2% of the shares of the company are short sold.

Vanguard Mid-Cap Value ETF Stock Performance

Vanguard Mid-Cap Value ETF stock traded down $0.33 during midday trading on Friday, hitting $185.27. 227,992 shares of the company’s stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 303,290. The firm’s 50 day simple moving average is $177.92 and its 200 day simple moving average is $173.48. Vanguard Mid-Cap Value ETF has a 12-month low of $139.38 and a 12-month high of $186.16. The stock has a market cap of $21.12 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 17.19 and a beta of 0.94.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of VOE. Vantagepoint Investment Advisers LLC purchased a new position in Vanguard Mid-Cap Value ETF in the 3rd quarter valued at $104,792,000. Osaic Holdings Inc. lifted its stake in shares of Vanguard Mid-Cap Value ETF by 115.8% in the 2nd quarter. Osaic Holdings Inc. now owns 676,811 shares of the company’s stock worth $110,261,000 after acquiring an additional 363,254 shares during the period. Picton Mahoney Asset Management lifted its stake in shares of Vanguard Mid-Cap Value ETF by 463.0% in the 3rd quarter. Picton Mahoney Asset Management now owns 406,324 shares of the company’s stock worth $70,937,000 after acquiring an additional 334,159 shares during the period. Berman McAleer LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Vanguard Mid-Cap Value ETF in the third quarter valued at about $51,672,000. Finally, WoodTrust Financial Corp acquired a new position in shares of Vanguard Mid-Cap Value ETF during the third quarter worth about $30,238,000.

About Vanguard Mid-Cap Value ETF

Vanguard Mid-Cap Value Index Fund (Fund) is an open-end investment company, or mutual fund. The fund offers two classes of shares: Investor Shares and ETF Shares. Investor Shares are available to any investor who meets the fund’s minimum purchase requirements. ETF Shares can be purchased and sold through a broker.