Vanguard Core Bond ETF (NASDAQ:VCRB – Get Free Report) was the recipient of a large growth in short interest during the month of March. As of March 31st, there was short interest totalling 305,800 shares, a growth of 1,731.1% from the March 15th total of 16,700 shares. Approximately 0.9% of the company’s shares are sold short. Based on an average trading volume of 323,000 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 0.9 days.
Institutional Investors Weigh In On Vanguard Core Bond ETF
Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the business. AdvisorNet Financial Inc purchased a new position in Vanguard Core Bond ETF during the 1st quarter valued at $34,000. Transcendent Capital Group LLC bought a new stake in shares of Vanguard Core Bond ETF during the fourth quarter worth $41,000. Essex Financial Services Inc. boosted its stake in shares of Vanguard Core Bond ETF by 13.5% during the fourth quarter. Essex Financial Services Inc. now owns 6,020 shares of the company’s stock valued at $456,000 after purchasing an additional 715 shares during the period. Pasadena Private Wealth LLC grew its holdings in shares of Vanguard Core Bond ETF by 27.5% in the fourth quarter. Pasadena Private Wealth LLC now owns 4,298 shares of the company’s stock worth $326,000 after purchasing an additional 928 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company MN purchased a new position in Vanguard Core Bond ETF in the 4th quarter worth about $75,000.
Vanguard Core Bond ETF Stock Up 0.2 %
VCRB stock opened at $76.39 on Wednesday. Vanguard Core Bond ETF has a 12 month low of $74.22 and a 12 month high of $79.86. The company has a 50-day moving average price of $77.07 and a 200 day moving average price of $76.58.
Vanguard Core Bond ETF Cuts Dividend
The firm also recently announced a monthly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, April 3rd. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, April 1st were paid a dividend of $0.2699 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Tuesday, April 1st. This represents a $3.24 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 4.24%.
About Vanguard Core Bond ETF
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.
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