Vanguard Small-Cap ETF (NYSEARCA:VB) Shares Break Above 50 Day Moving Average – Here’s What Happened

Shares of Vanguard Small-Cap ETF (NYSEARCA:VB) crossed above its 50-day moving average during trading on Thursday. The stock has a 50-day moving average of $292.19 and traded as high as $294.91. Vanguard Small-Cap ETF shares last traded at $294.71, with a volume of 548,799 shares traded.

Vanguard Small-Cap ETF Stock Performance

The firm has a fifty day moving average price of $291.93 and a 200 day moving average price of $286.18. The firm has a market capitalization of $78.45 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 18.27 and a beta of 1.06.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Wellington Altus USA Inc. bought a new position in Vanguard Small-Cap ETF during the second quarter worth about $28,000. James T. Borello RIA purchased a new stake in Vanguard Small-Cap ETF during the third quarter valued at about $26,000. Balance Wealth Partners LLC purchased a new stake in Vanguard Small-Cap ETF in the third quarter worth $28,000. Next Level Wealth Planning LLC bought a new position in Vanguard Small-Cap ETF in the 3rd quarter worth about $42,000. Finally, Scarborough Advisors LLC purchased a new position in shares of Vanguard Small-Cap ETF in the 1st quarter worth $39,000.

About Vanguard Small-Cap ETF

The Vanguard Small-Cap ETF (VB) is an exchange-traded fund that is based on the CRSP US Small Cap index. The fund tracks the CRSP US Small Cap Index. The market-cap-weighted index includes the bottom 2-15% of the investable universe. VB was launched on Jan 26, 2004 and is managed by Vanguard.