Symmetry Partners LLC Trims Stake in Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF (NASDAQ:VTIP)

Symmetry Partners LLC lessened its stake in Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF (NASDAQ:VTIP) by 17.8% during the 1st quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The fund owned 6,195 shares of the company’s stock after selling 1,342 shares during the period. Symmetry Partners LLC’s holdings in Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF were worth $309,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission.

Several other institutional investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in VTIP. Lowe Wealth Advisors LLC increased its position in Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF by 67.8% during the 1st quarter. Lowe Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 619 shares of the company’s stock worth $31,000 after purchasing an additional 250 shares during the period. 10Elms LLP acquired a new position in Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF during the 4th quarter worth approximately $39,000. Center for Financial Planning Inc. acquired a new position in Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF during the 1st quarter worth approximately $45,000. VSM Wealth Advisory LLC acquired a new position in Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF during the 4th quarter worth approximately $47,000. Finally, Rialto Wealth Management LLC acquired a new position in Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF during the 4th quarter worth approximately $58,000.

Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF Trading Up 0.1%

NASDAQ VTIP opened at $50.16 on Tuesday. The business’s 50 day moving average is $49.94 and its two-hundred day moving average is $49.39. Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF has a 12-month low of $48.04 and a 12-month high of $50.29.

Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF Cuts Dividend

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, April 3rd. Investors of record on Tuesday, April 1st were issued a $0.0978 dividend. This represents a $0.39 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.78%. The ex-dividend date was Tuesday, April 1st.

Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF Company Profile

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.