Short Interest in Vanguard Core Bond ETF (NASDAQ:VCRB) Grows By 185.0%

Vanguard Core Bond ETF (NASDAQ:VCRB) was the recipient of a large increase in short interest during the month of January. As of January 15th, there was short interest totalling 36,200 shares, an increase of 185.0% from the December 31st total of 12,700 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 146,400 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 0.2 days.

Institutional Trading of Vanguard Core Bond ETF

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. LRI Investments LLC grew its position in Vanguard Core Bond ETF by 14.2% in the 3rd quarter. LRI Investments LLC now owns 1,307 shares of the company’s stock worth $100,000 after purchasing an additional 163 shares during the last quarter. Essex Financial Services Inc. increased its position in shares of Vanguard Core Bond ETF by 13.5% during the 4th quarter. Essex Financial Services Inc. now owns 6,020 shares of the company’s stock worth $456,000 after purchasing an additional 715 shares in the last quarter. HighTower Advisors LLC raised its stake in shares of Vanguard Core Bond ETF by 2.0% in the third quarter. HighTower Advisors LLC now owns 37,659 shares of the company’s stock valued at $2,984,000 after acquiring an additional 747 shares during the last quarter. Olistico Wealth LLC raised its position in Vanguard Core Bond ETF by 135.5% in the 3rd quarter. Olistico Wealth LLC now owns 1,340 shares of the company’s stock valued at $106,000 after purchasing an additional 771 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Keystone Financial Group Inc. bought a new position in shares of Vanguard Core Bond ETF in the fourth quarter valued at about $89,000.

Vanguard Core Bond ETF Trading Down 0.0 %

VCRB stock traded down $0.03 during midday trading on Friday, hitting $76.31. 149,300 shares of the company traded hands, compared to its average volume of 185,785. The business has a 50 day simple moving average of $75.68 and a 200-day simple moving average of $76.49. Vanguard Core Bond ETF has a twelve month low of $74.22 and a twelve month high of $79.86.

Vanguard Core Bond ETF Increases Dividend

The company also recently declared a dividend, which was paid on Friday, December 27th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, December 24th were issued a dividend of $0.392 per share. This is a boost from Vanguard Core Bond ETF’s previous dividend of $0.29. The ex-dividend date was Tuesday, December 24th.

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.