Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Small-Cap ETF (NYSEARCA:VSS) Sees Significant Decline in Short Interest

Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Small-Cap ETF (NYSEARCA:VSS) was the target of a significant decrease in short interest in the month of June. As of June 15th, there was short interest totaling 810,809 shares, a decrease of 51.9% from the May 31st total of 1,685,327 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 283,927 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 2.9 days. Approximately 1.1% of the company’s shares are short sold.

Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Small-Cap ETF Stock Up 0.5%

Shares of NYSEARCA VSS traded up $0.75 during midday trading on Tuesday, reaching $154.52. The company had a trading volume of 108,201 shares, compared to its average volume of 314,016. The firm’s fifty day moving average price is $157.96 and its 200-day moving average price is $152.76. The stock has a market cap of $11.26 billion, a PE ratio of 15.03 and a beta of 0.85. Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Small-Cap ETF has a one year low of $132.84 and a one year high of $162.91.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Small-Cap ETF

A number of large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. SHP Wealth Management purchased a new position in shares of Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Small-Cap ETF in the fourth quarter valued at about $27,000. KERR FINANCIAL PLANNING Corp purchased a new position in Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Small-Cap ETF during the 3rd quarter valued at about $28,000. Ameriflex Group Inc. raised its position in Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Small-Cap ETF by 73.9% during the 3rd quarter. Ameriflex Group Inc. now owns 200 shares of the company’s stock valued at $29,000 after purchasing an additional 85 shares during the last quarter. Wealth Watch Advisors INC purchased a new stake in Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Small-Cap ETF in the 3rd quarter worth approximately $29,000. Finally, Strive Financial Group LLC purchased a new position in shares of Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Small-Cap ETF during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $31,000.

Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Small-Cap ETF Company Profile

Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Small-Cap ETF (the Fund) is an open-end investment company. The fund invests in securities of foreign issuers. The Fund investment objective is to track the performance of the FTSE Global Small Cap ex US Index, which measures the investment return of stocks of international small-cap companies. As of April 30, 2012, the Fund invested in sectors, such as consumer discretionary, consumer staples, energy, financials, healthcare, industrials, information technology, materials, telecommunication services and utilities.