Short Interest in Vanguard Core Bond ETF (NASDAQ:VCRB) Expands By 154.1%

Vanguard Core Bond ETF (NASDAQ:VCRB) was the recipient of a large growth in short interest in February. As of February 15th, there was short interest totalling 31,000 shares, a growth of 154.1% from the January 31st total of 12,200 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 211,200 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 0.1 days.

Vanguard Core Bond ETF Price Performance

VCRB opened at $77.37 on Friday. Vanguard Core Bond ETF has a 52-week low of $74.22 and a 52-week high of $79.86. The business’s fifty day moving average is $76.38 and its 200-day moving average is $76.37.

Vanguard Core Bond ETF Cuts Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, February 5th. Investors of record on Monday, February 3rd were issued a dividend of $0.301 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, February 3rd.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Vanguard Core Bond ETF

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the company. Transcendent Capital Group LLC bought a new position in shares of Vanguard Core Bond ETF during the fourth quarter valued at $41,000. Wells Fargo & Company MN acquired a new stake in shares of Vanguard Core Bond ETF in the fourth quarter valued at about $75,000. Keystone Financial Group Inc. acquired a new position in shares of Vanguard Core Bond ETF in the fourth quarter worth approximately $89,000. Marshall Investment Management LLC bought a new stake in Vanguard Core Bond ETF in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $89,000. Finally, LRI Investments LLC lifted its position in shares of Vanguard Core Bond ETF by 14.2% in the 3rd quarter. LRI Investments LLC now owns 1,307 shares of the company’s stock worth $100,000 after purchasing an additional 163 shares during the period.

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.