Vanguard Core Bond ETF (NASDAQ:VCRB) Short Interest Update

Vanguard Core Bond ETF (NASDAQ:VCRB) was the target of a significant growth in short interest in the month of June. As of June 15th, there was short interest totalling 28,300 shares, a growth of 68.5% from the May 31st total of 16,800 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 65,500 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 0.4 days.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Tilson Financial Group Inc. acquired a new position in shares of Vanguard Core Bond ETF during the first quarter valued at $8,725,000. Verum Partners LLC lifted its stake in shares of Vanguard Core Bond ETF by 1,751.4% in the 1st quarter. Verum Partners LLC now owns 51,099 shares of the company’s stock valued at $3,909,000 after purchasing an additional 48,339 shares during the period. Commonwealth Equity Services LLC grew its position in shares of Vanguard Core Bond ETF by 776.8% during the 1st quarter. Commonwealth Equity Services LLC now owns 34,053 shares of the company’s stock worth $2,605,000 after buying an additional 30,169 shares during the period. Nicholas Hoffman & Company LLC. acquired a new stake in Vanguard Core Bond ETF in the first quarter worth $1,055,000. Finally, OMNI 360 Wealth Inc. acquired a new position in shares of Vanguard Core Bond ETF in the 1st quarter valued at $660,000.

Vanguard Core Bond ETF Stock Down 0.3 %

VCRB stock traded down $0.21 during midday trading on Friday, hitting $76.17. The stock had a trading volume of 2,735 shares, compared to its average volume of 52,816. Vanguard Core Bond ETF has a 52 week low of $74.22 and a 52 week high of $77.75. The stock has a 50-day simple moving average of $76.01 and a 200 day simple moving average of $75.58.

Vanguard Core Bond ETF Cuts Dividend

The firm also recently declared a dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, June 5th. Investors of record on Monday, June 3rd were issued a $0.2415 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Monday, June 3rd.

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.