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

Vanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond ETF (NASDAQ:VWOB) was the target of a significant decline in short interest in June. As of June 15th, there was short interest totalling 2,480,000 shares, a decline of 17.6% from the May 31st total of 3,010,000 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 516,100 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 4.8 days.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Vanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond ETF

A number of institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in VWOB. Bear Mountain Capital Inc. acquired a new position in shares of Vanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond ETF in the fourth quarter worth about $36,000. Baystate Wealth Management LLC raised its position in shares of Vanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond ETF by 141.0% in the 4th quarter. Baystate Wealth Management LLC now owns 576 shares of the company’s stock valued at $37,000 after purchasing an additional 337 shares in the last quarter. Annapolis Financial Services LLC purchased a new position in shares of Vanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond ETF during the 1st quarter valued at approximately $67,000. Benjamin Edwards Inc. grew its position in shares of Vanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond ETF by 12.2% during the fourth quarter. Benjamin Edwards Inc. now owns 1,479 shares of the company’s stock worth $94,000 after buying an additional 161 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Larson Financial Group LLC bought a new stake in shares of Vanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond ETF in the first quarter worth $96,000.

Vanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond ETF Price Performance

NASDAQ:VWOB opened at $62.91 on Monday. The firm has a 50 day simple moving average of $63.18 and a 200-day simple moving average of $63.08. Vanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond ETF has a 1-year low of $57.18 and a 1-year high of $64.50.

Vanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond ETF Increases Dividend

The business also recently declared a dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, June 5th. Shareholders of record on Monday, June 3rd were issued a $0.3169 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Monday, June 3rd. This is a boost from Vanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond ETF’s previous dividend of $0.31.

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.