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

Vanguard Total International Bond ETF (NASDAQ:BNDX) was the recipient of a large increase in short interest during the month of December. As of December 15th, there was short interest totalling 1,340,000 shares, an increase of 172.6% from the November 30th total of 491,600 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 2,964,000 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 0.5 days.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Vanguard Total International Bond ETF

Institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. JPMorgan Chase & Co. boosted its stake in shares of Vanguard Total International Bond ETF by 2.4% in the third quarter. JPMorgan Chase & Co. now owns 222,034,467 shares of the company’s stock valued at $11,163,893,000 after buying an additional 5,268,623 shares in the last quarter. DGS Capital Management LLC boosted its position in shares of Vanguard Total International Bond ETF by 12.0% during the 3rd quarter. DGS Capital Management LLC now owns 7,468 shares of the company’s stock worth $375,000 after purchasing an additional 803 shares in the last quarter. Peapack Gladstone Financial Corp acquired a new position in shares of Vanguard Total International Bond ETF during the 3rd quarter worth $685,000. Wilmington Savings Fund Society FSB purchased a new position in shares of Vanguard Total International Bond ETF in the 3rd quarter valued at about $577,000. Finally, Broadview Financial Management LLC lifted its stake in shares of Vanguard Total International Bond ETF by 3.3% in the third quarter. Broadview Financial Management LLC now owns 39,098 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,966,000 after purchasing an additional 1,231 shares during the period.

Vanguard Total International Bond ETF Stock Performance

BNDX traded down $0.21 during trading on Friday, hitting $48.91. The stock had a trading volume of 12,032,108 shares, compared to its average volume of 3,384,744. Vanguard Total International Bond ETF has a twelve month low of $48.19 and a twelve month high of $50.70. The company’s 50-day moving average price is $50.02 and its 200 day moving average price is $49.73.

Vanguard Total International Bond ETF Increases Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a dividend, which was paid on Friday, December 27th. Investors of record on Tuesday, December 24th were given a $1.0139 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Tuesday, December 24th. This is an increase from Vanguard Total International Bond ETF’s previous dividend of $0.10.

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.