Vanguard Utilities ETF (NYSEARCA:VPU) Short Interest Down 21.3% in January

Vanguard Utilities ETF (NYSEARCA:VPU) was the target of a large decline in short interest in January. As of January 15th, there was short interest totaling 155,054 shares, a decline of 21.3% from the December 31st total of 196,924 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 272,915 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 0.6 days. Currently, 0.4% of the company’s stock are sold short. Currently, 0.4% of the company’s stock are sold short. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 272,915 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 0.6 days.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Vanguard Utilities ETF

A number of large investors have recently modified their holdings of VPU. Russell Investments Group Ltd. increased its stake in Vanguard Utilities ETF by 12.1% in the 3rd quarter. Russell Investments Group Ltd. now owns 480 shares of the company’s stock valued at $91,000 after buying an additional 52 shares during the last quarter. Vivaldi Capital Management LP lifted its holdings in Vanguard Utilities ETF by 4.1% during the third quarter. Vivaldi Capital Management LP now owns 1,352 shares of the company’s stock worth $256,000 after acquiring an additional 53 shares during the period. Northwest Financial Advisors lifted its holdings in Vanguard Utilities ETF by 1.7% during the third quarter. Northwest Financial Advisors now owns 3,185 shares of the company’s stock worth $603,000 after acquiring an additional 54 shares during the period. Advisory Services Network LLC grew its stake in Vanguard Utilities ETF by 1.0% in the 3rd quarter. Advisory Services Network LLC now owns 5,679 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,076,000 after purchasing an additional 54 shares during the period. Finally, Guardian Asset Advisors LLC increased its position in shares of Vanguard Utilities ETF by 4.8% during the 3rd quarter. Guardian Asset Advisors LLC now owns 1,197 shares of the company’s stock valued at $227,000 after purchasing an additional 55 shares during the last quarter.

Vanguard Utilities ETF Trading Down 1.5%

VPU stock traded down $2.77 during trading on Monday, reaching $185.22. 379,057 shares of the stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 302,431. The firm’s 50 day moving average is $187.21 and its 200 day moving average is $188.28. The firm has a market cap of $7.87 billion, a P/E ratio of 20.60 and a beta of 0.61. Vanguard Utilities ETF has a twelve month low of $154.00 and a twelve month high of $203.15.

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.