Vanguard Total International Bond ETF (NASDAQ:BNDX) Sees Large Increase in Short Interest

Vanguard Total International Bond ETF (NASDAQ:BNDX) was the target of a significant increase in short interest during the month of December. As of December 15th, there was short interest totalling 1,340,000 shares, an increase of 172.6% from the November 30th total of 491,600 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 2,964,000 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 0.5 days.

Vanguard Total International Bond ETF Price Performance

Shares of Vanguard Total International Bond ETF stock traded up $0.02 during mid-day trading on Thursday, hitting $49.11. 3,005,298 shares of the stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 3,348,095. Vanguard Total International Bond ETF has a 12 month low of $48.19 and a 12 month high of $50.70. The company has a 50-day simple moving average of $50.07 and a 200 day simple moving average of $49.73.

Vanguard Total International Bond ETF Increases Dividend

The firm also recently disclosed a dividend, which will be paid on Friday, December 27th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, December 24th will be given a $1.0139 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, December 24th. This is a boost from Vanguard Total International Bond ETF’s previous dividend of $0.10.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Vanguard Total International Bond ETF

Large investors have recently made changes to their positions in the business. HTLF Bank grew its position in Vanguard Total International Bond ETF by 1.0% during the third quarter. HTLF Bank now owns 21,104 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,061,000 after buying an additional 204 shares during the period. Washington Trust Bank boosted its stake in Vanguard Total International Bond ETF by 4.8% in the third quarter. Washington Trust Bank now owns 4,505 shares of the company’s stock valued at $227,000 after acquiring an additional 205 shares during the last quarter. Petra Financial Advisors Inc. grew its position in shares of Vanguard Total International Bond ETF by 3.1% during the 3rd quarter. Petra Financial Advisors Inc. now owns 6,983 shares of the company’s stock valued at $351,000 after acquiring an additional 210 shares during the period. Fermata Advisors LLC increased its stake in shares of Vanguard Total International Bond ETF by 1.5% during the 3rd quarter. Fermata Advisors LLC now owns 14,643 shares of the company’s stock worth $736,000 after purchasing an additional 212 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Allen Capital Group LLC raised its holdings in shares of Vanguard Total International Bond ETF by 5.3% in the 3rd quarter. Allen Capital Group LLC now owns 4,330 shares of the company’s stock worth $218,000 after purchasing an additional 216 shares during the period.

Vanguard Total International Bond ETF Company Profile

The Vanguard Total International Bond ETF (BNDX) is an exchange-traded fund that mostly invests in investment grade fixed income. The fund tracks an investment-grade, non-USD denominated bond index, hedged against currency fluctuations for US investors. BNDX was launched on Jun 4, 2013 and is managed by Vanguard.