Vanguard Core Bond ETF (NASDAQ:VCRB) Shares Up 0.4% – Here’s Why

Vanguard Core Bond ETF (NASDAQ:VCRB) shares rose 0.4% on Thursday . The company traded as high as $76.81 and last traded at $76.75. Approximately 115,743 shares traded hands during mid-day trading, The stock had previously closed at $76.42.

Vanguard Core Bond ETF Stock Performance

The company’s 50-day moving average price is $76.38 and its 200-day moving average price is $76.37.

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 paid a $0.301 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, February 3rd.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in VCRB. American Trust acquired a new stake in shares of Vanguard Core Bond ETF during the 4th quarter worth about $29,620,000. Cornerstone Advisory LLC raised its holdings in Vanguard Core Bond ETF by 78.6% during the fourth quarter. Cornerstone Advisory LLC now owns 5,357 shares of the company’s stock worth $410,000 after purchasing an additional 2,357 shares in the last quarter. McIlrath & Eck LLC raised its holdings in Vanguard Core Bond ETF by 11.0% during the fourth quarter. McIlrath & Eck LLC now owns 113,648 shares of the company’s stock worth $8,616,000 after purchasing an additional 11,264 shares in the last quarter. LRI Investments LLC lifted its position in shares of Vanguard Core Bond ETF by 79.1% during the 4th quarter. LRI Investments LLC now owns 2,341 shares of the company’s stock worth $177,000 after buying an additional 1,034 shares during the last quarter. Finally, EP Wealth Advisors LLC acquired a new position in shares of Vanguard Core Bond ETF in the 4th quarter valued at $282,000.

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.