Short Interest in Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF (NYSEARCA:VWO) Declines By 79.3%

Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF (NYSEARCA:VWO) was the target of a large decline in short interest during the month of January. As of January 30th, there was short interest totaling 7,073,696 shares, a decline of 79.3% from the January 15th total of 34,231,784 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 14,589,878 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 0.5 days. Currently, 0.4% of the shares of the company are short sold. Currently, 0.4% of the shares of the company are short sold. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 14,589,878 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 0.5 days.

Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF Stock Up 0.5%

Shares of NYSEARCA VWO traded up $0.26 during trading on Tuesday, reaching $58.01. 9,922,523 shares of the company traded hands, compared to its average volume of 14,640,370. The firm has a 50 day simple moving average of $55.27 and a 200-day simple moving average of $53.97. Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF has a 52-week low of $39.53 and a 52-week high of $58.15. The stock has a market capitalization of $114.00 billion, a PE ratio of 15.08 and a beta of 0.55.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the company. Hager Investment Management Services LLC purchased a new position in shares of Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF in the fourth quarter worth approximately $26,000. Clayton Financial Group LLC purchased a new stake in Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF during the third quarter valued at approximately $26,000. Abich Financial Wealth Management LLC bought a new position in Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF in the third quarter worth approximately $27,000. Financial Gravity Companies Inc. purchased a new position in shares of Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF during the 2nd quarter worth $26,000. Finally, Rakuten Securities Inc. grew its position in shares of Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF by 4,575.0% during the 4th quarter. Rakuten Securities Inc. now owns 561 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock valued at $30,000 after acquiring an additional 549 shares during the period. 67.19% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

About Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF

The Fund seeks to track the performance of the FTSE Emerging Markets All Cap China A Inclusion Index, that measures the return of stocks issued by companies located in emerging market countries.