WealthCare Investment Partners LLC Raises Position in Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF (NASDAQ:VTIP)

WealthCare Investment Partners LLC grew its holdings in shares of Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF (NASDAQ:VTIP) by 10.7% in the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 5,090 shares of the company’s stock after acquiring an additional 492 shares during the period. WealthCare Investment Partners LLC’s holdings in Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF were worth $247,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently modified their holdings of VTIP. American Investment Services Inc. increased its position in Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF by 14.3% in the fourth quarter. American Investment Services Inc. now owns 25,926 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,231,000 after buying an additional 3,243 shares in the last quarter. Larson Financial Group LLC increased its holdings in Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF by 10.1% in the 4th quarter. Larson Financial Group LLC now owns 34,655 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,646,000 after acquiring an additional 3,177 shares in the last quarter. Arbor Wealth Advisors LLC bought a new stake in Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF during the 4th quarter worth approximately $330,000. SageView Advisory Group LLC lifted its holdings in Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF by 25.8% during the fourth quarter. SageView Advisory Group LLC now owns 40,172 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,912,000 after purchasing an additional 8,245 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Angeles Wealth Management LLC bought a new position in shares of Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF in the fourth quarter worth approximately $263,000.

Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF Stock Performance

Shares of NASDAQ VTIP traded up $0.02 during midday trading on Friday, reaching $48.63. The stock had a trading volume of 526,014 shares, compared to its average volume of 1,167,484. Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF has a 12-month low of $46.70 and a 12-month high of $48.75. The stock has a 50-day moving average of $48.40 and a 200-day moving average of $48.04.

Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF Increases Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, July 3rd. Shareholders of record on Monday, July 1st were paid a $0.444 dividend. This represents a $1.78 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 3.65%. The ex-dividend date was Monday, July 1st. This is a positive change from Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.03.

About Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF

The Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities Index Fund (VTIP) is an exchange-traded fund that mostly invests in investment grade fixed income. The fund tracks an index of US Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS) with less than 5 years remaining to maturity. VTIP was launched on Oct 12, 2012 and is managed by Vanguard.