Vanguard Core Bond ETF (NASDAQ:VCRB) Sees Significant Drop in Short Interest

Vanguard Core Bond ETF (NASDAQ:VCRB) was the target of a large decline in short interest during the month of December. As of December 31st, there was short interest totalling 12,700 shares, a decline of 78.4% from the December 15th total of 58,900 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 124,200 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 0.1 days.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the business. LRI Investments LLC lifted its holdings in Vanguard Core Bond ETF by 14.2% in the third quarter. LRI Investments LLC now owns 1,307 shares of the company’s stock worth $100,000 after acquiring an additional 163 shares during the last quarter. Olistico Wealth LLC raised its position in shares of Vanguard Core Bond ETF by 135.5% during the 3rd quarter. Olistico Wealth LLC now owns 1,340 shares of the company’s stock worth $106,000 after purchasing an additional 771 shares during the period. Proffitt & Goodson Inc. lifted its holdings in shares of Vanguard Core Bond ETF by 216.1% in the 3rd quarter. Proffitt & Goodson Inc. now owns 6,285 shares of the company’s stock worth $498,000 after purchasing an additional 4,297 shares during the last quarter. Chicago Partners Investment Group LLC boosted its position in Vanguard Core Bond ETF by 101.7% during the 3rd quarter. Chicago Partners Investment Group LLC now owns 6,743 shares of the company’s stock valued at $521,000 after purchasing an additional 3,400 shares during the period. Finally, Farmers Trust Co. bought a new position in Vanguard Core Bond ETF during the 4th quarter worth $600,000.

Vanguard Core Bond ETF Stock Performance

Shares of VCRB stock traded down $0.20 on Monday, hitting $74.92. 193,900 shares of the stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 142,629. The company’s fifty day moving average is $76.07 and its 200 day moving average is $76.89. Vanguard Core Bond ETF has a 1-year low of $74.22 and a 1-year high of $79.86.

Vanguard Core Bond ETF Increases Dividend

The firm also recently declared a dividend, which was paid on Friday, December 27th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, December 24th were given a $0.392 dividend. This is an increase from Vanguard Core Bond ETF’s previous dividend of $0.29. The ex-dividend date was Tuesday, December 24th.

Vanguard Core Bond ETF Company Profile

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.