Vanguard Core Bond ETF (NASDAQ:VCRB) Shares Bought by LPL Financial LLC

LPL Financial LLC raised its holdings in shares of Vanguard Core Bond ETF (NASDAQ:VCRB) by 109.4% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 19,470 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 10,170 shares during the period. LPL Financial LLC owned 0.10% of Vanguard Core Bond ETF worth $1,476,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Martel Wealth Advisors Inc acquired a new position in Vanguard Core Bond ETF during the 4th quarter valued at about $83,175,000. HBK Sorce Advisory LLC boosted its stake in Vanguard Core Bond ETF by 6.7% in the 4th quarter. HBK Sorce Advisory LLC now owns 7,187,622 shares of the company’s stock worth $544,894,000 after purchasing an additional 451,370 shares in the last quarter. Diversified Portfolios Inc. grew its position in Vanguard Core Bond ETF by 60.7% during the 4th quarter. Diversified Portfolios Inc. now owns 560,086 shares of the company’s stock worth $42,460,000 after purchasing an additional 211,606 shares during the last quarter. Mills Wealth Advisors LLC increased its stake in Vanguard Core Bond ETF by 127.7% during the 4th quarter. Mills Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 290,154 shares of the company’s stock valued at $21,997,000 after purchasing an additional 162,752 shares in the last quarter. Finally, ShankerValleau Wealth Advisors Inc. purchased a new position in shares of Vanguard Core Bond ETF in the fourth quarter worth $11,254,000.

Vanguard Core Bond ETF Price Performance

Shares of VCRB stock opened at $76.50 on Friday. Vanguard Core Bond ETF has a fifty-two week low of $74.22 and a fifty-two week high of $79.86. The stock’s 50-day simple moving average is $77.00 and its 200-day simple moving average is $76.60.

Vanguard Core Bond ETF Cuts Dividend

The firm also recently declared a monthly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, April 3rd. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, April 1st were issued a $0.2699 dividend. This represents a $3.24 annualized dividend and a yield of 4.23%. The ex-dividend date was Tuesday, April 1st.

Vanguard Core Bond ETF 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.