Sterling Financial Planning Inc. Buys 3,886 Shares of Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF (NASDAQ:VTIP)

Sterling Financial Planning Inc. increased its stake in Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF (NASDAQ:VTIP) by 15.4% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 29,196 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 3,886 shares during the period. Sterling Financial Planning Inc.’s holdings in Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF were worth $1,387,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Other institutional investors also recently modified their holdings of the company. Capital Investment Advisory Services LLC increased its position in shares of Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF by 8.1% in the third quarter. Capital Investment Advisory Services LLC now owns 30,104 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,423,000 after purchasing an additional 2,250 shares during the last quarter. Obsidian Personal Planning Solutions LLC bought a new position in Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF during the third quarter valued at approximately $10,981,000. Physician Wealth Solutions Inc. bought a new position in Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $889,000. Schechter Investment Advisors LLC grew its position in Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF by 2.3% during the fourth quarter. Schechter Investment Advisors LLC now owns 86,841 shares of the company’s stock valued at $4,124,000 after acquiring an additional 1,939 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Stratos Investment Management LLC grew its position in Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF by 7.4% during the fourth quarter. Stratos Investment Management LLC now owns 257,731 shares of the company’s stock valued at $12,240,000 after acquiring an additional 17,868 shares during the last quarter.

Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF Stock Down 0.0 %

NASDAQ VTIP traded down $0.01 on Thursday, reaching $47.81. 2,501,737 shares of the company’s stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 1,310,120. Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF has a 12 month low of $46.70 and a 12 month high of $48.17. The stock has a 50-day simple moving average of $47.71 and a 200 day simple moving average of $47.52.

Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, April 4th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, April 2nd were given a dividend of $0.0267 per share. This represents a $0.11 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.22%. The ex-dividend date was Monday, April 1st.

About Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF

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.