Vanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond ETF (NASDAQ:VWOB) Short Interest Update

Vanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond ETF (NASDAQ:VWOB) was the recipient of a significant increase in short interest during the month of January. As of January 30th, there was short interest totaling 402,989 shares, an increase of 63.6% from the January 15th total of 246,299 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 1,038,815 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 0.4 days. Currently, 0.5% of the company’s shares are sold short. Currently, 0.5% of the company’s shares are sold short. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 1,038,815 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 0.4 days.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. McIlrath & Eck LLC raised its holdings in Vanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond ETF by 9.7% during the 3rd quarter. McIlrath & Eck LLC now owns 346,365 shares of the company’s stock worth $23,172,000 after buying an additional 30,570 shares during the period. Benjamin Edwards Inc. boosted its holdings in shares of Vanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond ETF by 5.7% in the third quarter. Benjamin Edwards Inc. now owns 215,216 shares of the company’s stock valued at $14,398,000 after buying an additional 11,637 shares during the period. RAM Investment Partners LLC increased its position in shares of Vanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond ETF by 24.4% during the second quarter. RAM Investment Partners LLC now owns 6,262 shares of the company’s stock worth $409,000 after acquiring an additional 1,227 shares in the last quarter. Elm Partners Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Vanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond ETF during the second quarter worth $258,000. Finally, 5T Wealth LLC raised its holdings in shares of Vanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond ETF by 48.1% during the second quarter. 5T Wealth LLC now owns 6,895 shares of the company’s stock worth $451,000 after acquiring an additional 2,239 shares during the period.

Vanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond ETF Stock Up 0.1%

Shares of VWOB stock opened at $68.15 on Friday. The stock has a 50-day moving average of $67.53 and a 200-day moving average of $67.12. Vanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond ETF has a one year low of $60.90 and a one year high of $68.28.

Vanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond ETF Increases Dividend

The company also recently declared a dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, February 4th. Stockholders of record on Monday, February 2nd were issued a $0.3396 dividend. This is a positive change from Vanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond ETF’s previous dividend of $0.31. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, February 2nd.

Vanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond ETF Company Profile

The Vanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond ETF (VWOB) is an exchange-traded fund that mostly invests in broad credit fixed income. The fund tracks a market value weighted index of emerging market sovereign debt, denominated in USD. VWOB was launched on May 31, 2013 and is managed by Vanguard.