Vanguard Ultra-Short Treasury ETF (NASDAQ:VGUS) Sees Large Decrease in Short Interest

Vanguard Ultra-Short Treasury ETF (NASDAQ:VGUS) was the recipient of a significant drop in short interest during the month of January. As of January 15th, there was short interest totaling 9,382 shares, a drop of 70.3% from the December 31st total of 31,614 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 167,953 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 0.1 days. Approximately 0.1% of the company’s shares are short sold. Approximately 0.1% of the company’s shares are short sold. Based on an average trading volume of 167,953 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 0.1 days.

Vanguard Ultra-Short Treasury ETF Trading Up 0.0%

Shares of NASDAQ VGUS traded up $0.03 during mid-day trading on Friday, reaching $75.68. 50,377 shares of the company’s stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 153,786. Vanguard Ultra-Short Treasury ETF has a twelve month low of $75.02 and a twelve month high of $76.00. The business has a fifty day simple moving average of $75.53 and a 200 day simple moving average of $75.52.

Vanguard Ultra-Short Treasury ETF Increases Dividend

The firm also recently declared a monthly dividend, which was paid on Monday, December 22nd. Shareholders of record on Thursday, December 18th were issued a dividend of $0.2338 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Thursday, December 18th. This represents a c) annualized dividend and a yield of 3.7%. This is a positive change from Vanguard Ultra-Short Treasury ETF’s previous monthly dividend of $0.23.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Burling Wealth Partners LLC bought a new position in shares of Vanguard Ultra-Short Treasury ETF in the second quarter worth $261,000. Pathway Financial Advisors LLC grew its holdings in Vanguard Ultra-Short Treasury ETF by 5.2% during the 3rd quarter. Pathway Financial Advisors LLC now owns 309,627 shares of the company’s stock worth $23,426,000 after acquiring an additional 15,240 shares during the period. Crown Wealth Group LLC acquired a new position in Vanguard Ultra-Short Treasury ETF during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $3,714,000. Capital Investment Services of America Inc. bought a new position in shares of Vanguard Ultra-Short Treasury ETF in the 2nd quarter worth $846,000. Finally, D.B. Root & Company LLC bought a new stake in shares of Vanguard Ultra-Short Treasury ETF during the second quarter worth about $1,185,000.

About Vanguard Ultra-Short Treasury ETF

The Vanguard Ultra-Short Treasury ETF (VGUS) is an exchange-traded fund that is based on the Bloomberg Short Treasury index. The fund tracks an index of US Treasurys with maturities of one to three months, selected and weighted by market value. VGUS was launched on Feb 7, 2025 and is issued by Vanguard.