Short Interest in Vanguard Russell 2000 Growth ETF (NASDAQ:VTWG) Increases By 136.3%

Vanguard Russell 2000 Growth ETF (NASDAQ:VTWG) was the recipient of a significant growth in short interest during the month of April. As of April 15th, there was short interest totalling 56,700 shares, a growth of 136.3% from the March 31st total of 24,000 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 29,600 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 1.9 days.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Vanguard Russell 2000 Growth ETF

A number of institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of VTWG. Principal Securities Inc. acquired a new stake in Vanguard Russell 2000 Growth ETF during the fourth quarter worth approximately $33,000. NBC Securities Inc. increased its holdings in Vanguard Russell 2000 Growth ETF by 98.6% in the 4th quarter. NBC Securities Inc. now owns 292 shares of the company’s stock valued at $53,000 after buying an additional 145 shares during the period. Signaturefd LLC raised its position in shares of Vanguard Russell 2000 Growth ETF by 21.7% in the 4th quarter. Signaturefd LLC now owns 337 shares of the company’s stock valued at $62,000 after buying an additional 60 shares in the last quarter. Salem Investment Counselors Inc. bought a new stake in shares of Vanguard Russell 2000 Growth ETF during the 1st quarter worth approximately $84,000. Finally, Powell Investment Advisors LLC increased its stake in Vanguard Russell 2000 Growth ETF by 55.0% in the fourth quarter. Powell Investment Advisors LLC now owns 620 shares of the company’s stock valued at $114,000 after acquiring an additional 220 shares during the last quarter.

Vanguard Russell 2000 Growth ETF Stock Up 1.4 %

Shares of NASDAQ:VTWG opened at $184.35 on Friday. Vanguard Russell 2000 Growth ETF has a 12-month low of $148.12 and a 12-month high of $199.00. The business has a 50 day moving average of $189.94 and a 200-day moving average of $177.32. The stock has a market cap of $875.66 million, a PE ratio of 15.64 and a beta of 1.15.

Vanguard Russell 2000 Growth ETF Cuts Dividend

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, March 26th. Investors of record on Friday, March 22nd were paid a $0.266 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Thursday, March 21st. This represents a $1.06 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.58%.

Vanguard Russell 2000 Growth ETF Company Profile

The Vanguard Russell 2000 Growth ETF (VTWG) is an exchange-traded fund that is based on the Russell 2000 Growth index. The fund tracks an index of US small-cap growth stocks. Holdings are selected and weighted based on EPS growth estimates and historical sales growth. VTWG was launched on Sep 20, 2010 and is managed by Vanguard.