Smithbridge Asset Management Inc. DE Makes New Investment in Vanguard Core Bond ETF $VCRB

Smithbridge Asset Management Inc. DE purchased a new stake in shares of Vanguard Core Bond ETF (NASDAQ:VCRB) during the 3rd quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The fund purchased 234,490 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $18,386,000. Vanguard Core Bond ETF accounts for about 2.7% of Smithbridge Asset Management Inc. DE’s portfolio, making the stock its 5th biggest position.

A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also modified their holdings of the stock. Cornerstone Advisory LLC lifted its holdings in Vanguard Core Bond ETF by 3.7% during the 2nd quarter. Cornerstone Advisory LLC now owns 5,766 shares of the company’s stock worth $447,000 after buying an additional 206 shares in the last quarter. Patriot Investment Management Group Inc. increased its stake in shares of Vanguard Core Bond ETF by 0.9% in the 3rd quarter. Patriot Investment Management Group Inc. now owns 27,648 shares of the company’s stock valued at $2,168,000 after buying an additional 255 shares during the period. Grand Wealth Management LLC raised its position in shares of Vanguard Core Bond ETF by 0.6% during the second quarter. Grand Wealth Management LLC now owns 54,315 shares of the company’s stock worth $4,214,000 after acquiring an additional 310 shares during the last quarter. Olistico Wealth LLC raised its position in shares of Vanguard Core Bond ETF by 18.4% during the second quarter. Olistico Wealth LLC now owns 2,005 shares of the company’s stock worth $156,000 after acquiring an additional 311 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Hazlett Burt & Watson Inc. acquired a new position in shares of Vanguard Core Bond ETF during the second quarter valued at $26,000.

Vanguard Core Bond ETF Trading Down 0.2%

Shares of VCRB stock opened at $78.07 on Friday. Vanguard Core Bond ETF has a 12 month low of $75.09 and a 12 month high of $79.18. The stock has a 50-day moving average price of $78.19 and a 200 day moving average price of $78.01.

Vanguard Core Bond ETF Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently declared a dividend, which was paid on Monday, December 22nd. Investors of record on Thursday, December 18th were paid a dividend of $0.4166 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Thursday, December 18th.

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. VCRB was launched on Nov 29, 2023 and is issued by Vanguard.