Vanguard Core Bond ETF (NASDAQ:VCRB) Sees Significant Growth in Short Interest

Vanguard Core Bond ETF (NASDAQ:VCRB) was the recipient of a large increase in short interest during the month of April. As of April 30th, there was short interest totaling 283,016 shares, an increase of 133.5% from the April 15th total of 121,181 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 379,724 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 0.7 days. Currently, 0.3% of the company’s stock are sold short.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Vanguard Core Bond ETF

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the business. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. grew its holdings in shares of Vanguard Core Bond ETF by 760.0% during the fourth quarter. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. now owns 430 shares of the company’s stock worth $33,000 after buying an additional 380 shares during the last quarter. CWM LLC acquired a new stake in Vanguard Core Bond ETF during the 4th quarter worth approximately $46,000. Creative Financial Designs Inc. ADV purchased a new position in shares of Vanguard Core Bond ETF in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $50,000. Steward Partners Investment Advisory LLC purchased a new position in shares of Vanguard Core Bond ETF in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $50,000. Finally, Capital Investment Advisory Services LLC increased its holdings in shares of Vanguard Core Bond ETF by 459.1% in the fourth quarter. Capital Investment Advisory Services LLC now owns 738 shares of the company’s stock valued at $58,000 after purchasing an additional 606 shares during the period.

Vanguard Core Bond ETF Price Performance

Shares of NASDAQ VCRB opened at $76.53 on Friday. The business has a 50-day simple moving average of $77.40 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $77.99. Vanguard Core Bond ETF has a fifty-two week low of $75.58 and a fifty-two week high of $79.18.

Vanguard Core Bond ETF Increases Dividend

The firm also recently disclosed a dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, May 5th. Shareholders of record on Friday, May 1st were given a dividend of $0.2865 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, May 1st. This is an increase from Vanguard Core Bond ETF’s previous dividend of $0.26.

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. VCRB was launched on Nov 29, 2023 and is issued by Vanguard.