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

Vanguard Core Bond ETF (NASDAQ:VCRB) was the recipient of a large growth in short interest in February. As of February 15th, there was short interest totalling 31,000 shares, a growth of 154.1% from the January 31st total of 12,200 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 211,200 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 0.1 days.

Vanguard Core Bond ETF Price Performance

Shares of Vanguard Core Bond ETF stock traded up $0.34 on Friday, reaching $77.71. 117,200 shares of the company’s stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 275,346. Vanguard Core Bond ETF has a 52 week low of $74.22 and a 52 week high of $79.86. The firm’s 50-day moving average is $76.45 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. Shareholders of record on Monday, February 3rd were issued a dividend of $0.301 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, February 3rd.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Vanguard Core Bond ETF

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of VCRB. Transcendent Capital Group LLC bought a new position in shares of Vanguard Core Bond ETF during the 4th quarter worth approximately $41,000. Wells Fargo & Company MN bought a new position in shares of Vanguard Core Bond ETF during the 4th quarter worth approximately $75,000. Keystone Financial Group Inc. bought a new position in shares of Vanguard Core Bond ETF during the 4th quarter worth approximately $89,000. Marshall Investment Management LLC bought a new position in shares of Vanguard Core Bond ETF during the 4th quarter worth approximately $89,000. Finally, LRI Investments LLC raised its position in shares of Vanguard Core Bond ETF by 14.2% during the third quarter. LRI Investments LLC now owns 1,307 shares of the company’s stock worth $100,000 after purchasing an additional 163 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.