Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF (NASDAQ:VTIP) Sees Significant Drop in Short Interest

Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF (NASDAQ:VTIP) was the recipient of a large drop in short interest in the month of January. As of January 30th, there was short interest totaling 242,798 shares, a drop of 27.0% from the January 15th total of 332,562 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 9,448,439 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 0.0 days. Currently, 0.1% of the shares of the stock are short sold. Currently, 0.1% of the shares of the stock are short sold. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 9,448,439 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 0.0 days.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF

Large investors have recently modified their holdings of the business. Ancora Advisors LLC acquired a new position in shares of Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF during the 3rd quarter worth $25,000. Westfuller Advisors LLC bought a new position in Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF in the third quarter valued at about $26,000. Cornerstone Planning Group LLC grew its position in Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF by 330.8% in the third quarter. Cornerstone Planning Group LLC now owns 504 shares of the company’s stock valued at $26,000 after acquiring an additional 387 shares during the last quarter. Parkworth Wealth Management Inc. raised its stake in Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF by 2,296.0% during the second quarter. Parkworth Wealth Management Inc. now owns 599 shares of the company’s stock worth $30,000 after acquiring an additional 574 shares in the last quarter. Finally, TFC Financial Management Inc. bought a new position in shares of Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF in the second quarter worth about $34,000.

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

Shares of Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF stock opened at $49.77 on Friday. The company has a 50 day moving average of $49.64 and a 200-day moving average of $50.06. Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF has a 1-year low of $48.99 and a 1-year high of $50.81.

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.