Essex Financial Services Inc. Raises Stock Holdings in Vanguard Core Bond ETF (NASDAQ:VCRB)

Essex Financial Services Inc. boosted its position in shares of Vanguard Core Bond ETF (NASDAQ:VCRB) by 13.5% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 6,020 shares of the company’s stock after buying an additional 715 shares during the quarter. Essex Financial Services Inc.’s holdings in Vanguard Core Bond ETF were worth $456,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission.

Several other institutional investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in VCRB. Keystone Financial Group Inc. bought a new position in shares of Vanguard Core Bond ETF during the fourth quarter valued at about $89,000. Chicago Partners Investment Group LLC increased its holdings in Vanguard Core Bond ETF by 26.5% during the 4th quarter. Chicago Partners Investment Group LLC now owns 8,532 shares of the company’s stock valued at $644,000 after purchasing an additional 1,789 shares during the period. Quantum Financial Planning Services Inc. bought a new position in Vanguard Core Bond ETF during the 4th quarter valued at approximately $5,248,000. Baker Boyer National Bank bought a new position in Vanguard Core Bond ETF during the 4th quarter valued at approximately $247,000. Finally, Barry Investment Advisors LLC lifted its holdings in Vanguard Core Bond ETF by 173.5% in the 4th quarter. Barry Investment Advisors LLC now owns 45,786 shares of the company’s stock worth $3,471,000 after buying an additional 29,043 shares during the period.

Vanguard Core Bond ETF Price Performance

VCRB opened at $75.78 on Thursday. The stock’s 50 day moving average price is $75.88 and its 200-day moving average price is $76.40. Vanguard Core Bond ETF has a 52-week low of $74.22 and a 52-week high of $79.86.

Vanguard Core Bond ETF Cuts Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, February 5th. Shareholders of record on Monday, February 3rd were given a dividend of $0.301 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, February 3rd.

Vanguard Core Bond ETF 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.