Short Interest in Vanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond ETF (NASDAQ:VWOB) Declines By 96.4%

Vanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond ETF (NASDAQ:VWOB) was the recipient of a large drop in short interest during the month of July. As of July 15th, there was short interest totaling 26,098 shares, a drop of 96.4% from the June 30th total of 717,472 shares. Currently, 0.0% of the company’s shares are sold short. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 558,196 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 0.0 days.

Vanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond ETF Price Performance

Shares of VWOB traded up $0.13 during mid-day trading on Friday, hitting $65.85. 728,289 shares of the company’s stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 672,020. The business’s 50-day moving average price is $66.76 and its 200-day moving average price is $66.96. Vanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond ETF has a 1 year low of $65.00 and a 1 year high of $68.40.

Vanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond ETF Cuts Dividend

The business also recently declared a dividend, which was paid on Monday, July 6th. Investors of record on Wednesday, July 1st were issued a $0.3137 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Wednesday, July 1st.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Signature Resources Capital Management LLC lifted its position in shares of Vanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond ETF by 88.1% in the 4th quarter. Signature Resources Capital Management LLC now owns 427 shares of the company’s stock worth $29,000 after purchasing an additional 200 shares during the period. Arlington Trust Co LLC increased its position in shares of Vanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond ETF by 76.2% during the second quarter. Arlington Trust Co LLC now owns 474 shares of the company’s stock valued at $32,000 after buying an additional 205 shares during the period. Global Trust Asset Management LLC bought a new position in Vanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond ETF in the fourth quarter worth about $34,000. Godfrey Financial Associates Inc. purchased a new stake in Vanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond ETF in the fourth quarter worth about $50,000. Finally, Brown Lisle Cummings Inc. lifted its holdings in Vanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond ETF by 57.1% in the fourth quarter. Brown Lisle Cummings Inc. now owns 825 shares of the company’s stock worth $56,000 after buying an additional 300 shares during the period.

About Vanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond ETF

The Vanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond ETF (VWOB) is an exchange-traded fund that mostly invests in broad credit fixed income. The fund tracks a market value weighted index of emerging market sovereign debt, denominated in USD. VWOB was launched on May 31, 2013 and is managed by Vanguard.