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

Vanguard Core Bond ETF (NASDAQ:VCRB) saw a significant increase in short interest during the month of August. As of August 15th, there was short interest totalling 68,400 shares, an increase of 42.5% from the July 31st total of 48,000 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 67,900 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 1.0 days.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Vanguard Core Bond ETF

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the business. Magnolia Wealth Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Vanguard Core Bond ETF in the second quarter valued at about $41,500,000. Mills Wealth Advisors LLC grew its position in Vanguard Core Bond ETF by 153.1% during the second quarter. Mills Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 169,569 shares of the company’s stock worth $12,892,000 after buying an additional 102,563 shares in the last quarter. Verum Partners LLC grew its position in Vanguard Core Bond ETF by 151.9% during the second quarter. Verum Partners LLC now owns 128,714 shares of the company’s stock worth $9,786,000 after buying an additional 77,615 shares in the last quarter. Tilson Financial Group Inc. acquired a new stake in Vanguard Core Bond ETF during the first quarter worth about $8,725,000. Finally, SJS Investment Consulting Inc. grew its position in Vanguard Core Bond ETF by 929.5% during the second quarter. SJS Investment Consulting Inc. now owns 73,639 shares of the company’s stock worth $5,599,000 after buying an additional 66,486 shares in the last quarter.

Vanguard Core Bond ETF Stock Down 0.3 %

Shares of NASDAQ:VCRB opened at $78.43 on Friday. The stock’s 50-day moving average is $78.23 and its 200-day moving average is $76.91. Vanguard Core Bond ETF has a 52-week low of $74.22 and a 52-week high of $79.58.

Vanguard Core Bond ETF Increases Dividend

The firm also recently declared a monthly dividend, which was paid on Monday, August 5th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, August 1st were given a $0.2836 dividend. This is an increase from Vanguard Core Bond ETF’s previous monthly dividend of $0.13. This represents a $3.40 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 4.34%. The ex-dividend date was Thursday, August 1st.

Vanguard Core Bond ETF Company Profile

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.