Vanguard Total International Bond ETF (NASDAQ:BNDX) Sees Large Drop in Short Interest

Vanguard Total International Bond ETF (NASDAQ:BNDX) saw a large drop in short interest in January. As of January 30th, there was short interest totaling 2,152,422 shares, a drop of 82.5% from the January 15th total of 12,278,529 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 6,585,439 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 0.3 days. Currently, 0.1% of the shares of the company are sold short. Currently, 0.1% of the shares of the company are sold short. Based on an average daily volume of 6,585,439 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 0.3 days.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Lloyd Advisory Services LLC. acquired a new position in shares of Vanguard Total International Bond ETF during the fourth quarter worth approximately $25,000. Ameriflex Group Inc. lifted its holdings in Vanguard Total International Bond ETF by 369.9% during the 3rd quarter. Ameriflex Group Inc. now owns 672 shares of the company’s stock worth $33,000 after buying an additional 529 shares in the last quarter. Key Capital Management INC bought a new position in Vanguard Total International Bond ETF in the 4th quarter valued at $33,000. Kozak & Associates Inc. bought a new position in Vanguard Total International Bond ETF in the 3rd quarter valued at $34,000. Finally, American Capital Advisory LLC bought a new stake in shares of Vanguard Total International Bond ETF during the third quarter worth $37,000.

Vanguard Total International Bond ETF Stock Up 0.2%

NASDAQ BNDX traded up $0.11 during trading on Tuesday, reaching $48.68. 8,222,793 shares of the company traded hands, compared to its average volume of 7,177,959. The stock’s 50 day moving average price is $48.64 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $49.19. Vanguard Total International Bond ETF has a 1-year low of $48.20 and a 1-year high of $49.93.

Vanguard Total International Bond ETF Cuts Dividend

The firm also recently announced a monthly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, February 4th. Stockholders of record on Monday, February 2nd were issued a dividend of $0.1124 per share. This represents a c) annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.8%. The ex-dividend date was Monday, February 2nd.

Vanguard Total International Bond ETF Company Profile

The Vanguard Total International Bond ETF (BNDX) is an exchange-traded fund that mostly invests in investment grade fixed income. The fund tracks an investment-grade, non-USD denominated bond index, hedged against currency fluctuations for US investors. BNDX was launched on Jun 4, 2013 and is managed by Vanguard.