McIlrath & Eck LLC Grows Position in Vanguard Core Bond ETF $VCRB

McIlrath & Eck LLC lifted its position in shares of Vanguard Core Bond ETF (NASDAQ:VCRB) by 36.9% during the first quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 307,236 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 82,882 shares during the quarter. Vanguard Core Bond ETF accounts for approximately 1.8% of McIlrath & Eck LLC’s portfolio, making the stock its 17th largest holding. McIlrath & Eck LLC owned 0.37% of Vanguard Core Bond ETF worth $23,774,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Other institutional investors have also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. boosted its holdings in Vanguard Core Bond ETF by 760.0% during the fourth quarter. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. now owns 430 shares of the company’s stock worth $33,000 after buying an additional 380 shares in the last quarter. CWM LLC purchased a new position in Vanguard Core Bond ETF in the fourth quarter valued at $46,000. Creative Financial Designs Inc. ADV purchased a new position in Vanguard Core Bond ETF in the fourth quarter valued at $50,000. Steward Partners Investment Advisory LLC acquired a new position in shares of Vanguard Core Bond ETF in the fourth quarter worth about $50,000. Finally, Capital Investment Advisory Services LLC raised its position in shares of 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 worth $58,000 after acquiring an additional 606 shares during the period.

Vanguard Core Bond ETF Price Performance

VCRB stock opened at $76.07 on Friday. Vanguard Core Bond ETF has a 52-week low of $75.89 and a 52-week high of $79.18. The company’s 50-day simple moving average is $76.77 and its 200-day simple moving average is $77.41.

Vanguard Core Bond ETF Increases Dividend

The firm also recently declared a dividend, which was paid on Monday, July 6th. Investors of record on Wednesday, July 1st were issued a $0.2956 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Wednesday, July 1st. This is a positive change from Vanguard Core Bond ETF’s previous dividend of $0.29.

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. VCRB was launched on Nov 29, 2023 and is issued by Vanguard.