Vident U.S. Bond Strategy ETF (NYSEARCA:VBND) Short Interest Down 31.8% in January

Vident U.S. Bond Strategy ETF (NYSEARCA:VBND) was the recipient of a large decline in short interest during the month of January. As of January 15th, there was short interest totaling 35,569 shares, a decline of 31.8% from the December 31st total of 52,122 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 47,288 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 0.8 days. Approximately 0.3% of the shares of the stock are sold short. Approximately 0.3% of the shares of the stock are sold short. Based on an average daily volume of 47,288 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 0.8 days.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Vident U.S. Bond Strategy ETF

An institutional investor recently bought a new position in Vident U.S. Bond Strategy ETF stock. Strategic Blueprint LLC acquired a new stake in Vident U.S. Bond Strategy ETF (NYSEARCA:VBND) in the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund acquired 5,941 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $259,000. Strategic Blueprint LLC owned 0.06% of Vident U.S. Bond Strategy ETF as of its most recent SEC filing.

Vident U.S. Bond Strategy ETF Price Performance

NYSEARCA:VBND traded down $0.02 during trading hours on Friday, reaching $44.03. 31,220 shares of the company traded hands, compared to its average volume of 33,381. The firm’s 50-day moving average is $44.09 and its 200-day moving average is $44.06. Vident U.S. Bond Strategy ETF has a 1-year low of $42.47 and a 1-year high of $45.62.

Vident U.S. Bond Strategy ETF Cuts Dividend

The firm also recently declared a monthly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, January 22nd. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, January 21st were issued a $0.1198 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Wednesday, January 21st. This represents a c) annualized dividend and a yield of 3.3%.

About Vident U.S. Bond Strategy ETF

The Vident Core U.S. Bond Strategy ETF (VBND) is an exchange-traded fund that is based on the Vident Core U.S. Bond index. The fund tracks a multi-factor-weighted USD bond index that is based on sector tail risk, security valuation, and issuer corporate governance. VBND was launched on Oct 16, 2014 and is managed by Vident.