Short Interest in Vanguard Core Bond ETF (NASDAQ:VCRB) Decreases By 66.3%

Vanguard Core Bond ETF (NASDAQ:VCRB) was the recipient of a large decline in short interest during the month of January. As of January 31st, there was short interest totalling 12,200 shares, a decline of 66.3% from the January 15th total of 36,200 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 221,800 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 0.1 days.

Vanguard Core Bond ETF Stock Up 0.6 %

NASDAQ VCRB opened at $76.24 on Friday. Vanguard Core Bond ETF has a 1-year low of $74.22 and a 1-year high of $79.86. The stock’s 50 day moving average is $75.91 and its two-hundred day moving average is $76.38.

Vanguard Core Bond ETF Cuts Dividend

The firm also recently declared a dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, February 5th. Investors of record on Monday, February 3rd were paid a $0.301 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, February 3rd.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Vanguard Core Bond ETF

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. HBK Sorce Advisory LLC raised its stake in shares of Vanguard Core Bond ETF by 6.7% in the fourth quarter. HBK Sorce Advisory LLC now owns 7,187,622 shares of the company’s stock worth $544,894,000 after purchasing an additional 451,370 shares during the last quarter. Martel Wealth Advisors Inc purchased a new stake in Vanguard Core Bond ETF in the fourth quarter worth $83,175,000. Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. boosted its stake in Vanguard Core Bond ETF by 6.6% during the 4th quarter. Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. now owns 760,341 shares of the company’s stock valued at $57,641,000 after purchasing an additional 47,341 shares during the last quarter. Magnolia Wealth Management LLC boosted its stake in shares of Vanguard Core Bond ETF by 2.8% during the 4th quarter. Magnolia Wealth Management LLC now owns 600,138 shares of the company’s stock worth $45,496,000 after acquiring an additional 16,370 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Diversified Portfolios Inc. boosted its stake in Vanguard Core Bond ETF by 60.7% in the 4th quarter. Diversified Portfolios Inc. now owns 560,086 shares of the company’s stock worth $42,460,000 after purchasing an additional 211,606 shares during the period.

About Vanguard Core Bond ETF

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.