Vanguard Mega Cap ETF (NYSEARCA:MGC) Sees Significant Drop in Short Interest

Posted by Latisha Jones on Mar 4th, 2026

Vanguard Mega Cap ETF (NYSEARCA:MGC – Get Free Report) was the target of a large decline in short interest during the month of February. As of February 13th, there was short interest totaling 32,886 shares, a decline of 25.0% from the January 29th total of 43,831 shares. Approximately 0.1% of the shares of the stock are short sold. Based on an average daily volume of 101,000 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 0.3 days. Based on an average daily volume of 101,000 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 0.3 days. Approximately 0.1% of the shares of the stock are short sold.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Vanguard Mega Cap ETF

Several large investors have recently bought and sold shares of MGC. Kilter Group LLC purchased a new position in Vanguard Mega Cap ETF in the 2nd quarter valued at $26,000. Collier Financial acquired a new stake in shares of Vanguard Mega Cap ETF in the 3rd quarter worth $37,000. Blue Trust Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of Vanguard Mega Cap ETF in the fourth quarter valued at about $48,000. Garton & Associates Financial Advisors LLC acquired a new position in shares of Vanguard Mega Cap ETF during the fourth quarter worth about $48,000. Finally, Howe & Rusling Inc. acquired a new position in shares of Vanguard Mega Cap ETF during the third quarter worth about $60,000.

Vanguard Mega Cap ETF Stock Performance

Shares of MGC traded up $2.02 during midday trading on Wednesday, hitting $249.20. The company had a trading volume of 80,353 shares, compared to its average volume of 140,835. Vanguard Mega Cap ETF has a 1 year low of $173.32 and a 1 year high of $255.75. The firm has a market capitalization of $9.78 billion, a P/E ratio of 26.06 and a beta of 1.01. The company’s 50-day simple moving average is $251.63 and its 200-day simple moving average is $247.28.

About Vanguard Mega Cap ETF

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The Vanguard Mega Cap ETF (MGC) is an exchange-traded fund that is based on the CRSP US Mega Cap index, a market-cap-weighted index that covers 70% of the market capitalization of the US equity market. MGC was launched on Dec 24, 2007 and is managed by Vanguard.