Vanguard Total International Bond ETF (NASDAQ:BNDX) Shares Acquired by Country Trust Bank

Country Trust Bank boosted its position in shares of Vanguard Total International Bond ETF (NASDAQ:BNDX) by 0.6% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 994,071 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 5,864 shares during the period. Vanguard Total International Bond ETF makes up 1.2% of Country Trust Bank’s portfolio, making the stock its 24th biggest position. Country Trust Bank owned 0.08% of Vanguard Total International Bond ETF worth $48,759,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. JPMorgan Chase & Co. grew its position in shares of Vanguard Total International Bond ETF by 2.4% during the third quarter. JPMorgan Chase & Co. now owns 222,034,467 shares of the company’s stock worth $11,163,893,000 after buying an additional 5,268,623 shares in the last quarter. LPL Financial LLC grew its holdings in Vanguard Total International Bond ETF by 2.4% during the 3rd quarter. LPL Financial LLC now owns 7,537,606 shares of the company’s stock worth $378,991,000 after acquiring an additional 179,901 shares in the last quarter. Empower Advisory Group LLC grew its holdings in Vanguard Total International Bond ETF by 4.5% during the 3rd quarter. Empower Advisory Group LLC now owns 6,185,100 shares of the company’s stock worth $310,987,000 after acquiring an additional 265,191 shares in the last quarter. Apella Capital LLC raised its stake in shares of Vanguard Total International Bond ETF by 7.7% in the 3rd quarter. Apella Capital LLC now owns 2,425,904 shares of the company’s stock valued at $122,023,000 after purchasing an additional 172,725 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Janney Montgomery Scott LLC lifted its position in shares of Vanguard Total International Bond ETF by 0.9% during the third quarter. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC now owns 1,677,901 shares of the company’s stock worth $84,365,000 after purchasing an additional 15,554 shares during the last quarter.

Vanguard Total International Bond ETF Trading Up 0.3 %

NASDAQ:BNDX opened at $49.12 on Friday. Vanguard Total International Bond ETF has a one year low of $48.19 and a one year high of $50.70. The stock has a 50-day simple moving average of $49.54 and a 200 day simple moving average of $49.75.

Vanguard Total International Bond ETF Increases Dividend

The company also recently announced a dividend, which was paid on Friday, December 27th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, December 24th were given a $1.0139 dividend. This is a positive change from Vanguard Total International Bond ETF’s previous dividend of $0.10. The ex-dividend date was Tuesday, December 24th.

About Vanguard Total International Bond ETF

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.