Vanguard Core Bond ETF (NASDAQ:VCRB) Sees Unusually-High Trading Volume – Here’s Why

Vanguard Core Bond ETF (NASDAQ:VCRB) shares saw an uptick in trading volume on Thursday . 1,342,319 shares traded hands during trading, an increase of 145% from the previous session’s volume of 548,508 shares.The stock last traded at $78.12 and had previously closed at $78.02.

Vanguard Core Bond ETF Price Performance

The company has a 50-day simple moving average of $78.17 and a 200-day simple moving average of $78.04.

Vanguard Core Bond ETF Announces Dividend

The firm also recently declared a dividend, which was paid on Monday, December 22nd. Investors of record on Thursday, December 18th were issued a $0.4166 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Thursday, December 18th.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Vanguard Core Bond ETF

A number of hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Hazlett Burt & Watson Inc. acquired a new stake in Vanguard Core Bond ETF during the 2nd quarter worth $26,000. Mid American Wealth Advisory Group Inc. bought a new position in shares of Vanguard Core Bond ETF in the 2nd quarter worth $31,000. Farther Finance Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Vanguard Core Bond ETF during the third quarter worth $51,000. Asset Dedication LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Vanguard Core Bond ETF during the second quarter worth $56,000. Finally, Capital Investment Advisory Services LLC increased its holdings in Vanguard Core Bond ETF by 459.1% in the fourth quarter. Capital Investment Advisory Services LLC now owns 738 shares of the company’s stock valued at $58,000 after purchasing an additional 606 shares during the last quarter.

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.