Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF (NYSEARCA:VWO) Short Interest Up 133.4% in January

Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF (NYSEARCA:VWO) saw a significant growth in short interest in January. As of January 15th, there was short interest totaling 34,231,784 shares, a growth of 133.4% from the December 31st total of 14,664,103 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 14,774,124 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 2.3 days. Approximately 1.7% of the company’s shares are short sold. Approximately 1.7% of the company’s shares are short sold. Based on an average trading volume of 14,774,124 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 2.3 days.

Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF Trading Down 2.0%

Shares of NYSEARCA:VWO traded down $1.17 during trading on Friday, hitting $56.47. 21,103,518 shares of the company’s stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 14,681,886. The company has a 50-day moving average price of $54.86 and a 200-day moving average price of $53.61. Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF has a 52 week low of $39.53 and a 52 week high of $58.10. The company has a market cap of $110.97 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 15.08 and a beta of 0.55.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Financial Gravity Companies Inc. bought a new stake in shares of Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF in the second quarter valued at about $26,000. Clayton Financial Group LLC acquired a new stake in Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF in the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $26,000. Hager Investment Management Services LLC bought a new stake in Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $26,000. Abich Financial Wealth Management LLC acquired a new position in Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $27,000. Finally, Clarity Asset Management Inc. bought a new position in shares of Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $28,000. 67.19% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF Company Profile

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.