Ketron Financial Takes $663,000 Position in Vanguard Core Bond ETF $VCRB

Ketron Financial purchased a new position in Vanguard Core Bond ETF (NASDAQ:VCRB) during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm purchased 8,516 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $663,000. Vanguard Core Bond ETF comprises 0.2% of Ketron Financial’s holdings, making the stock its 22nd largest position.

Several other large investors also recently modified their holdings of VCRB. HBK Sorce Advisory LLC lifted its holdings in Vanguard Core Bond ETF by 7.3% in the fourth quarter. HBK Sorce Advisory LLC now owns 9,274,753 shares of the company’s stock valued at $724,692,000 after acquiring an additional 631,969 shares during the period. Signaturefd LLC boosted its position in Vanguard Core Bond ETF by 5.4% in the fourth quarter. Signaturefd LLC now owns 5,035,039 shares of the company’s stock worth $392,204,000 after purchasing an additional 256,841 shares during the last quarter. Advance Capital Management Inc. bought a new stake in shares of Vanguard Core Bond ETF during the 4th quarter valued at about $256,224,000. Martel Wealth Advisors Inc grew its stake in shares of Vanguard Core Bond ETF by 4.2% during the 4th quarter. Martel Wealth Advisors Inc now owns 1,505,108 shares of the company’s stock valued at $117,240,000 after purchasing an additional 61,076 shares during the period. Finally, Assetmark Inc. increased its position in shares of Vanguard Core Bond ETF by 4.9% during the 4th quarter. Assetmark Inc. now owns 1,360,608 shares of the company’s stock valued at $105,985,000 after purchasing an additional 63,160 shares during the last quarter.

Vanguard Core Bond ETF Trading Up 0.2%

Shares of NASDAQ:VCRB opened at $77.11 on Friday. The firm’s 50 day moving average price is $77.15 and its 200-day moving average price is $77.71. Vanguard Core Bond ETF has a twelve month low of $76.13 and a twelve month high of $79.18.

Vanguard Core Bond ETF Increases Dividend

The firm also recently announced a dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, June 3rd. Investors of record on Monday, June 1st were given a dividend of $0.2915 per share. This is a positive change from Vanguard Core Bond ETF’s previous dividend of $0.29. The ex-dividend date was Monday, June 1st.

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. VCRB was launched on Nov 29, 2023 and is issued by Vanguard.