Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Small-Cap ETF (NYSEARCA:VSS) Sees Large Decline in Short Interest

Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Small-Cap ETF (NYSEARCA:VSS) saw a significant drop in short interest during the month of February. As of February 27th, there was short interest totaling 432,457 shares, a drop of 55.4% from the February 12th total of 969,623 shares. Approximately 0.6% of the shares of the company are sold short. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 305,152 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 1.4 days. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 305,152 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 1.4 days. Approximately 0.6% of the shares of the company are sold short.

Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Small-Cap ETF Trading Down 1.8%

VSS stock traded down $2.73 during midday trading on Thursday, reaching $147.73. 459,167 shares of the company’s stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 363,659. Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Small-Cap ETF has a 52-week low of $102.76 and a 52-week high of $160.68. The stock has a market cap of $10.47 billion, a P/E ratio of 15.03 and a beta of 0.89. The stock’s 50-day moving average is $152.78 and its 200 day moving average is $145.92.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Small-Cap ETF

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the stock. State of New Jersey Common Pension Fund D purchased a new position in Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Small-Cap ETF during the fourth quarter valued at $216,840,000. 1832 Asset Management L.P. increased its position in Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Small-Cap ETF by 32.9% in the second quarter. 1832 Asset Management L.P. now owns 1,524,685 shares of the company’s stock worth $204,902,000 after buying an additional 377,838 shares in the last quarter. Mercer Global Advisors Inc. ADV raised its stake in shares of Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Small-Cap ETF by 1,087.2% in the third quarter. Mercer Global Advisors Inc. ADV now owns 396,836 shares of the company’s stock worth $56,569,000 after buying an additional 363,409 shares during the period. Corient Private Wealth LLC raised its stake in shares of Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Small-Cap ETF by 107.9% in the second quarter. Corient Private Wealth LLC now owns 529,987 shares of the company’s stock worth $71,222,000 after buying an additional 275,049 shares during the period. Finally, Jane Street Group LLC lifted its position in shares of Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Small-Cap ETF by 343.3% during the 4th quarter. Jane Street Group LLC now owns 297,614 shares of the company’s stock valued at $42,657,000 after buying an additional 230,479 shares in the last quarter.

Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Small-Cap ETF Company Profile

Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Small-Cap ETF (the Fund) is an open-end investment company. The fund invests in securities of foreign issuers. The Fund investment objective is to track the performance of the FTSE Global Small Cap ex US Index, which measures the investment return of stocks of international small-cap companies. As of April 30, 2012, the Fund invested in sectors, such as consumer discretionary, consumer staples, energy, financials, healthcare, industrials, information technology, materials, telecommunication services and utilities.