Vanguard Utilities ETF (NYSEARCA:VPU) Short Interest Update

Vanguard Utilities ETF (NYSEARCA:VPU) was the target of a large decrease in short interest in the month of January. As of January 30th, there was short interest totaling 107,126 shares, a decrease of 30.9% from the January 15th total of 155,054 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 324,387 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 0.3 days. Approximately 0.3% of the company’s shares are short sold. Approximately 0.3% of the company’s shares are short sold. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 324,387 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 0.3 days.

Vanguard Utilities ETF Stock Up 2.6%

NYSEARCA:VPU traded up $5.19 on Friday, reaching $201.32. The company’s stock had a trading volume of 416,077 shares, compared to its average volume of 298,983. Vanguard Utilities ETF has a 12-month low of $154.00 and a 12-month high of $203.15. The firm has a market cap of $8.56 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 20.60 and a beta of 0.61. The stock has a 50 day moving average price of $187.05 and a 200 day moving average price of $188.81.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of large investors have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Jessup Wealth Management Inc purchased a new position in Vanguard Utilities ETF in the fourth quarter valued at $27,000. IFC & Insurance Marketing Inc. acquired a new position in shares of Vanguard Utilities ETF during the 4th quarter worth about $28,000. Global Wealth Strategies & Associates acquired a new position in shares of Vanguard Utilities ETF during the 3rd quarter worth about $31,000. Physician Wealth Advisors Inc. purchased a new position in shares of Vanguard Utilities ETF in the 4th quarter valued at about $31,000. Finally, Imprint Wealth LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Vanguard Utilities ETF during the 3rd quarter worth about $38,000.

About Vanguard Utilities ETF

Vanguard Utilities ETF (the Fund) is an exchange-traded class of shares issued by Vanguard Utilities Index Fund. The Fund tracks the performance of Morgan Stanley Capital International United States Investable Market Utilities Index, an index made up of stocks of large, medium-size and small United States companies in the utilities sector, as classified under the Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS). This GICS sector is made up of those companies considered electric, gas, or water utilities, or companies that operate as independent producers and/or distributors of power.