Short Interest in Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF (NYSEARCA:VWO) Decreases By 56.3%

Posted by Anthony Miller on Sep 16th, 2026

Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF (NYSEARCA:VWO – Get Free Report) was the recipient of a large decline in short interest in August. As of August 31st, there was short interest totaling 7,667,761 shares, a decline of 56.3% from the August 15th total of 17,539,242 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 5,647,788 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 1.4 days. Currently, 0.4% of the company’s stock are short sold.

Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF Trading Up 0.3%

Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF stock traded up $0.20 during mid-day trading on Wednesday, hitting $59.42. The company had a trading volume of 4,422,889 shares, compared to its average volume of 9,742,704. Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF has a 12 month low of $52.20 and a 12 month high of $61.53. The stock’s 50 day moving average price is $59.71 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $58.41. The company has a market capitalization of $125.19 billion, a PE ratio of 15.08 and a beta of 0.60.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the company. TOP Private Wealth LLC. acquired a new position in Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF during the second quarter worth $25,000. Scarborough Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF during the first quarter worth about $26,000. Darwin Wealth Management LLC grew its position in Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF by 383.9% during the first quarter. Darwin Wealth Management LLC now owns 600 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock worth $32,000 after buying an additional 476 shares during the period. Vision Retirement LLC increased its holdings in Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF by 1,150.0% in the first quarter. Vision Retirement LLC now owns 675 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock valued at $36,000 after buying an additional 621 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Blueline Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF during the 4th quarter worth approximately $38,000. 67.19% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF Company Profile

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The Fund seeks to track the performance of the FTSE Emerging Markets All Cap China A Inclusion Index, that measures the return of stocks issued by companies located in emerging market countries.