Vanguard Core Bond ETF (NASDAQ:VCRB) Short Interest Up 23.4% in April

Vanguard Core Bond ETF (NASDAQ:VCRB) was the recipient of a significant growth in short interest during the month of April. As of April 15th, there was short interest totalling 377,300 shares, a growth of 23.4% from the March 31st total of 305,800 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 331,700 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 1.1 days. Currently, 1.2% of the shares of the stock are sold short.

Vanguard Core Bond ETF Trading Down 0.5 %

Shares of VCRB opened at $76.52 on Monday. The stock has a fifty day moving average price of $76.83 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $76.81. Vanguard Core Bond ETF has a 52-week low of $74.82 and a 52-week high of $79.86.

Vanguard Core Bond ETF Increases Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a monthly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, May 5th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, May 1st will be issued a dividend of $0.2832 per share. This is an increase from Vanguard Core Bond ETF’s previous monthly dividend of $0.27. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, May 1st. This represents a $3.40 annualized dividend and a yield of 4.44%.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Vanguard Core Bond ETF

Several large investors have recently made changes to their positions in VCRB. Spire Wealth Management acquired a new stake in shares of Vanguard Core Bond ETF during the 1st quarter worth approximately $31,000. AdvisorNet Financial Inc bought a new position in Vanguard Core Bond ETF in the first quarter valued at approximately $34,000. Transcendent Capital Group LLC acquired a new stake in Vanguard Core Bond ETF during the 4th quarter worth $41,000. Continuum Advisory LLC bought a new stake in shares of Vanguard Core Bond ETF during the 1st quarter valued at $74,000. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company MN acquired a new position in shares of Vanguard Core Bond ETF in the 4th quarter valued at $75,000.

About Vanguard Core Bond ETF

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.