Vanguard Core Bond ETF (NASDAQ:VCRB) Sees Large Decline in Short Interest

Vanguard Core Bond ETF (NASDAQ:VCRB) was the recipient of a significant decrease in short interest during the month of November. As of November 15th, there was short interest totalling 36,500 shares, a decrease of 26.4% from the October 31st total of 49,600 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 225,100 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 0.2 days.

Vanguard Core Bond ETF Price Performance

NASDAQ VCRB traded up $0.22 during trading on Friday, reaching $77.68. The company’s stock had a trading volume of 12,257 shares, compared to its average volume of 103,849. Vanguard Core Bond ETF has a 1-year low of $74.22 and a 1-year high of $79.86. The business has a 50-day moving average price of $76.95 and a 200-day moving average price of $78.11.

Vanguard Core Bond ETF Increases Dividend

The firm also recently disclosed a dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, November 5th. Investors of record on Friday, November 1st were issued a $0.2875 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, November 1st. This is a boost from Vanguard Core Bond ETF’s previous dividend of $0.28.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Vanguard Core Bond ETF

Several hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of VCRB. Magnolia Wealth Management LLC bought a new position in shares of Vanguard Core Bond ETF in the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $41,500,000. San Luis Wealth Advisors LLC raised its holdings in Vanguard Core Bond ETF by 21.6% in the 3rd quarter. San Luis Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 480,275 shares of the company’s stock worth $38,033,000 after acquiring an additional 85,264 shares during the period. Diversified Portfolios Inc. lifted its position in Vanguard Core Bond ETF by 1,545.9% during the 3rd quarter. Diversified Portfolios Inc. now owns 348,480 shares of the company’s stock worth $27,596,000 after acquiring an additional 327,307 shares during the last quarter. Tilson Financial Group Inc. bought a new stake in Vanguard Core Bond ETF during the third quarter valued at about $17,633,000. Finally, Foundations Investment Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Vanguard Core Bond ETF in the third quarter valued at about $16,815,000.

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.