Vident U.S. Bond Strategy ETF (NYSEARCA:VBND) Short Interest Update

Vident U.S. Bond Strategy ETF (NYSEARCA:VBND) was the target of a large growth in short interest during the month of February. As of February 13th, there was short interest totaling 62,371 shares, a growth of 36.0% from the January 29th total of 45,868 shares. Approximately 0.6% of the company’s stock are short sold. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 19,933 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 3.1 days. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 19,933 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 3.1 days. Approximately 0.6% of the company’s stock are short sold.

Vident U.S. Bond Strategy ETF Price Performance

Shares of NYSEARCA VBND traded down $0.26 during midday trading on Monday, reaching $44.23. The company’s stock had a trading volume of 1,088 shares, compared to its average volume of 27,188. The firm has a 50 day moving average price of $44.16 and a 200-day moving average price of $44.18. Vident U.S. Bond Strategy ETF has a 12-month low of $42.47 and a 12-month high of $45.62.

Vident U.S. Bond Strategy ETF Increases Dividend

The firm also recently disclosed a monthly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, February 19th. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, February 18th were issued a dividend of $0.1204 per share. This represents a c) annualized dividend and a yield of 3.3%. This is a boost from Vident U.S. Bond Strategy ETF’s previous monthly dividend of $0.12. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Wednesday, February 18th.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Vident U.S. Bond Strategy ETF

A hedge fund recently raised its stake in Vident U.S. Bond Strategy ETF stock. Strategic Blueprint LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Vident U.S. Bond Strategy ETF (NYSEARCA:VBND) by 13.3% in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 6,734 shares of the company’s stock after buying an additional 793 shares during the period. Strategic Blueprint LLC owned approximately 0.06% of Vident U.S. Bond Strategy ETF worth $298,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Vident U.S. Bond Strategy ETF Company Profile

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.