Golden Bell Financial Planning LLC Invests $206,000 in Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF (NASDAQ:VTIP)

Golden Bell Financial Planning LLC purchased a new position in shares of Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF (NASDAQ:VTIP) during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor purchased 4,244 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $206,000.

Other large investors have also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Coastline Trust Co purchased a new stake in shares of Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF during the third quarter worth approximately $72,000. International Assets Investment Management LLC increased its stake in Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF by 820.8% in the third quarter. International Assets Investment Management LLC now owns 1,952 shares of the company’s stock valued at $96,000 after purchasing an additional 1,740 shares during the last quarter. CENTRAL TRUST Co grew its position in shares of Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF by 177.7% during the fourth quarter. CENTRAL TRUST Co now owns 2,458 shares of the company’s stock worth $119,000 after acquiring an additional 1,573 shares during the last quarter. Global Retirement Partners LLC grew its position in shares of Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF by 30.6% during the fourth quarter. Global Retirement Partners LLC now owns 3,345 shares of the company’s stock worth $162,000 after acquiring an additional 784 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Wingate Wealth Advisors Inc. purchased a new position in shares of Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF during the fourth quarter worth approximately $173,000.

Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF Stock Performance

Shares of VTIP opened at $49.13 on Friday. The company’s 50 day simple moving average is $48.73 and its 200-day simple moving average is $48.85. Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF has a 12-month low of $47.38 and a 12-month high of $49.41.

Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently announced a dividend, which was paid on Friday, December 27th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, December 24th were given a dividend of $0.529 per share. The ex-dividend date was Tuesday, December 24th.

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.