Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF (NASDAQ:VTIP) Short Interest Update

Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF (NASDAQ:VTIP) was the target of a large growth in short interest in January. As of January 15th, there was short interest totalling 854,000 shares, a growth of 66.9% from the December 31st total of 511,700 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 1,083,200 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 0.8 days.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF

Several institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the business. AQR Capital Management LLC purchased a new stake in Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF during the second quarter valued at approximately $3,654,000. NewEdge Advisors LLC increased its position in shares of Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF by 29.1% during the second quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC now owns 54,220 shares of the company’s stock worth $2,632,000 after purchasing an additional 12,210 shares in the last quarter. EP Wealth Advisors LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF by 59.1% during the 2nd quarter. EP Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 6,677 shares of the company’s stock valued at $324,000 after purchasing an additional 2,481 shares during the last quarter. Strategic Investment Solutions Inc. IL acquired a new stake in shares of Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF in the 2nd quarter worth $67,000. Finally, Sanctuary Advisors LLC purchased a new position in Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF during the 2nd quarter worth $1,953,000.

Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF Stock Up 0.1 %

Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF stock traded up $0.06 during midday trading on Friday, hitting $48.88. 1,179,831 shares of the company’s stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 1,157,476. The firm has a 50-day moving average of $48.74 and a two-hundred day moving average of $48.78. Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF has a 12 month low of $47.37 and a 12 month high of $49.41.

Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF Announces Dividend

The firm also recently disclosed a dividend, which was paid on Friday, December 27th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, December 24th were paid a dividend of $0.529 per share. The ex-dividend date was Tuesday, December 24th.

About Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF

The Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities Index Fund (VTIP) is an exchange-traded fund that mostly invests in investment grade fixed income. The fund tracks an index of US Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS) with less than 5 years remaining to maturity. VTIP was launched on Oct 12, 2012 and is managed by Vanguard.