Vanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond ETF (NASDAQ:VWOB) Sees Significant Increase in Short Interest

Vanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond ETF (NASDAQ:VWOB) was the recipient of a large growth in short interest during the month of March. As of March 13th, there was short interest totaling 300,506 shares, a growth of 89.1% from the February 26th total of 158,931 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 885,047 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 0.3 days. Currently, 0.4% of the company’s stock are sold short.

Vanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond ETF Stock Down 0.5%

Shares of VWOB opened at $65.00 on Friday. The firm’s 50 day moving average is $67.27 and its 200-day moving average is $67.34. Vanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond ETF has a 12-month low of $60.90 and a 12-month high of $68.40.

Vanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond ETF Dividend Announcement

The business also recently disclosed a monthly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, March 4th. Investors of record on Monday, March 2nd were given a dividend of $0.3196 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, March 2nd. This represents a c) dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 5.9%.

Institutional Trading of Vanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond ETF

Institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Signature Resources Capital Management LLC grew its holdings in shares of Vanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond ETF by 88.1% during the 4th quarter. Signature Resources Capital Management LLC now owns 427 shares of the company’s stock worth $29,000 after purchasing an additional 200 shares in the last quarter. Global Trust Asset Management LLC acquired a new position in shares of Vanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond ETF in the fourth quarter valued at $34,000. Godfrey Financial Associates Inc. bought a new position in Vanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond ETF in the fourth quarter worth $50,000. Global Retirement Partners LLC lifted its position in Vanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond ETF by 32.6% in the third quarter. Global Retirement Partners LLC now owns 777 shares of the company’s stock worth $52,000 after purchasing an additional 191 shares during the period. Finally, Brown Lisle Cummings Inc. boosted its stake in Vanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond ETF by 57.1% during the fourth quarter. Brown Lisle Cummings Inc. now owns 825 shares of the company’s stock worth $56,000 after buying an additional 300 shares in the last quarter.

Vanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond ETF Company 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.