SVRN Asset Management LLC Has $9.63 Million Holdings in Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF $VTIP

SVRN Asset Management LLC lifted its holdings in Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF (NASDAQ:VTIP) by 13.3% during the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 191,697 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 22,497 shares during the period. Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF comprises approximately 5.0% of SVRN Asset Management LLC’s holdings, making the stock its 7th biggest position. SVRN Asset Management LLC’s holdings in Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF were worth $9,629,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Other large investors also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Ancora Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF in the 3rd quarter worth $25,000. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. grew its holdings in Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF by 62.7% during the first quarter. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. now owns 519 shares of the company’s stock valued at $26,000 after purchasing an additional 200 shares during the period. Sound Income Strategies LLC increased its position in Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF by 64.7% in the first quarter. Sound Income Strategies LLC now owns 542 shares of the company’s stock worth $27,000 after buying an additional 213 shares in the last quarter. NBT Bank N A NY increased its position in Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF by 1,057.1% in the first quarter. NBT Bank N A NY now owns 567 shares of the company’s stock worth $28,000 after buying an additional 518 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Ascentis Independent Advisors bought a new position in shares of Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF in the first quarter worth about $29,000.

Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF Trading Up 0.0%

Shares of NASDAQ:VTIP opened at $49.73 on Friday. The stock has a 50 day moving average of $49.69 and a 200 day moving average of $49.97. Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF has a 12-month low of $49.35 and a 12-month high of $50.81.

Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF Increases Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, July 6th. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, July 1st were paid a $0.6804 dividend. This represents a $2.72 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 5.5%. This is a boost from Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.02. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Wednesday, July 1st.

About Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF

The Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities Index Fund (VTIP) is an exchange-traded fund that mostly invests in investment grade fixed income. The fund tracks an index of US Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS) with less than 5 years remaining to maturity. VTIP was launched on Oct 12, 2012 and is managed by Vanguard.