46,379 Shares of Vanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond ETF $VWOB Purchased by Central Bank & Trust Co.

Central Bank & Trust Co. bought a new position in Vanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond ETF (NASDAQ:VWOB) during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund bought 46,379 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $2,928,000.

A number of other large investors also recently modified their holdings of the stock. Arlington Trust Co LLC increased its position in shares of Vanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond ETF by 76.2% in the 2nd quarter. Arlington Trust Co LLC now owns 474 shares of the company’s stock valued at $32,000 after buying an additional 205 shares in the last quarter. Triumph Capital Management lifted its position in shares of Vanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond ETF by 198.8% during the 2nd quarter. Triumph Capital Management now owns 496 shares of the company’s stock valued at $33,000 after acquiring an additional 330 shares during the period. Western Wealth Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Vanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond ETF in the 1st quarter valued at $78,000. Trust Co. of Vermont acquired a new position in Vanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond ETF during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $123,000. Finally, Security National Bank of Sioux City Iowa IA acquired a new stake in Vanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond ETF during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $169,000.

Vanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond ETF Stock Performance

NASDAQ:VWOB traded up $0.07 on Friday, reaching $63.33. 314,312 shares of the stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 641,945. Vanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond ETF has a 1-year low of $62.42 and a 1-year high of $68.40. The company’s 50 day moving average is $65.12 and its 200-day moving average is $66.09.

Vanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond ETF Cuts Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a monthly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, September 3rd. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, September 1st were paid a $0.3207 dividend. This is a negative change from Vanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond ETF’s previous monthly dividend of $0.3466. The ex-dividend date was Tuesday, September 1st. This represents a $3.85 annualized dividend and a yield of 6.1%.

Vanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond ETF Profile

The Vanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond ETF (VWOB) is an exchange-traded fund that mostly invests in broad credit fixed income. The fund tracks a market value weighted index of emerging market sovereign debt, denominated in USD. VWOB was launched on May 31, 2013 and is managed by Vanguard.