Vident U.S. Bond Strategy ETF (NYSEARCA:VBND) Sees Large Increase in Short Interest
by Amy Steele · The Cerbat GemVident U.S. Bond Strategy ETF (NYSEARCA:VBND – Get Free Report) was the recipient of a large growth in short interest in 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 shares of the stock are sold short. 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 shares of the stock are sold short.
Institutional Inflows and Outflows
An institutional investor recently raised its position in Vident U.S. Bond Strategy ETF stock. Strategic Blueprint LLC raised its holdings in Vident U.S. Bond Strategy ETF (NYSEARCA:VBND – Free Report) by 13.3% during the third quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 6,734 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 793 shares during the quarter. Strategic Blueprint LLC owned 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 Price Performance
NYSEARCA:VBND traded up $0.02 during trading hours on Wednesday, hitting $44.24. 2,118 shares of the stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 26,496. The firm’s fifty day moving average price is $44.17 and its 200 day moving average price is $44.19. Vident U.S. Bond Strategy ETF has a 52-week low of $42.47 and a 52-week high of $45.62.
Vident U.S. Bond Strategy ETF Increases Dividend
The business also recently announced a monthly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, February 19th. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, February 18th were paid a $0.1204 dividend. 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. This represents a c) dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 3.3%.
About Vident U.S. Bond Strategy ETF
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.