Farmers Trust Co. Takes Position in Vanguard Core Bond ETF (NASDAQ:VCRB)

Farmers Trust Co. purchased a new stake in Vanguard Core Bond ETF (NASDAQ:VCRB) during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The fund purchased 7,918 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $600,000.

Other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Diversified Portfolios Inc. grew its stake in shares of Vanguard Core Bond ETF by 1,545.9% in the 3rd quarter. Diversified Portfolios Inc. now owns 348,480 shares of the company’s stock valued at $27,596,000 after purchasing an additional 327,307 shares during the last quarter. Tilson Financial Group Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of Vanguard Core Bond ETF in the third quarter valued at approximately $17,633,000. Foundations Investment Advisors LLC acquired a new position in Vanguard Core Bond ETF during the third quarter worth $16,815,000. Tull Financial Group Inc. acquired a new stake in Vanguard Core Bond ETF in the third quarter valued at $13,291,000. Finally, ShankerValleau Wealth Advisors Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of Vanguard Core Bond ETF during the 4th quarter worth $11,254,000.

Vanguard Core Bond ETF Stock Up 0.1 %

Shares of NASDAQ VCRB traded up $0.09 during midday trading on Wednesday, hitting $75.46. The company had a trading volume of 209,463 shares, compared to its average volume of 128,502. Vanguard Core Bond ETF has a twelve month low of $74.22 and a twelve month high of $79.86. The business has a 50-day simple moving average of $76.45 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $77.12.

Vanguard Core Bond ETF Increases Dividend

The firm also recently declared a dividend, which was paid on Friday, December 27th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, December 24th were given a $0.392 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Tuesday, December 24th. This is a positive change from Vanguard Core Bond ETF’s previous dividend of $0.29.

Vanguard Core Bond ETF Company Profile

The Vanguard Core Bond ETF (VCRB) is an exchange-traded fund that mostly invests in investment grade fixed income. The fund actively invests in the broad fixed income space, in seeking to provide total return and a moderate level of income. It primarily holds USD-denominated securities of investment grade rating while maintaining an intermediate dollar-weighted average maturity.