Vanguard Short-Term Tax-Exempt Bond ETF (NYSEARCA:VTES) Short Interest Update

Vanguard Short-Term Tax-Exempt Bond ETF (NYSEARCA:VTES) saw a significant drop in short interest in the month of January. As of January 15th, there was short interest totaling 37,392 shares, a drop of 35.9% from the December 31st total of 58,361 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 152,807 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 0.2 days. Currently, 0.2% of the shares of the stock are short sold. Currently, 0.2% of the shares of the stock are short sold. Based on an average daily volume of 152,807 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 0.2 days.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Vanguard Short-Term Tax-Exempt Bond ETF

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of VTES. Rossby Financial LCC bought a new stake in shares of Vanguard Short-Term Tax-Exempt Bond ETF during the 3rd quarter worth $33,000. Eastern Bank bought a new position in shares of Vanguard Short-Term Tax-Exempt Bond ETF in the second quarter worth about $50,000. American National Bank & Trust boosted its stake in shares of Vanguard Short-Term Tax-Exempt Bond ETF by 117.0% in the 4th quarter. American National Bank & Trust now owns 651 shares of the company’s stock valued at $66,000 after purchasing an additional 351 shares in the last quarter. Global Retirement Partners LLC grew its holdings in shares of Vanguard Short-Term Tax-Exempt Bond ETF by 691.1% during the 3rd quarter. Global Retirement Partners LLC now owns 799 shares of the company’s stock valued at $81,000 after purchasing an additional 698 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Rothschild Investment LLC grew its holdings in shares of Vanguard Short-Term Tax-Exempt Bond ETF by 150.0% during the 3rd quarter. Rothschild Investment LLC now owns 1,250 shares of the company’s stock valued at $127,000 after purchasing an additional 750 shares during the last quarter.

Vanguard Short-Term Tax-Exempt Bond ETF Trading Up 0.1%

Vanguard Short-Term Tax-Exempt Bond ETF stock traded up $0.06 during trading hours on Friday, reaching $102.32. 169,523 shares of the stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 183,391. Vanguard Short-Term Tax-Exempt Bond ETF has a twelve month low of $98.50 and a twelve month high of $102.39. The stock has a 50 day moving average of $101.73 and a two-hundred day moving average of $101.66.

Vanguard Short-Term Tax-Exempt Bond ETF Cuts Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a monthly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, February 4th. Investors of record on Monday, February 2nd will be paid a $0.2247 dividend. This represents a c) dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.6%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, February 2nd.

Vanguard Short-Term Tax-Exempt Bond ETF Company Profile

The Vanguard Short-Term Tax Exempt Bond ETF (VTES) is an exchange-traded fund that mostly invests in investment grade fixed income. The fund tracks a market value-weighted index of tax-exempt investment grade debt issued by US state and local governments or agencies. The fund includes muni bonds with an effective maturity below seven years. VTES was launched on Feb 22, 2023 and is managed by Vanguard.