Vanguard Long-Term Treasury Index ETF (NASDAQ:VGLT) Short Interest Update

Vanguard Long-Term Treasury Index ETF (NASDAQ:VGLT) was the target of a significant increase in short interest in September. As of September 15th, there was short interest totalling 605,400 shares, an increase of 39.4% from the August 31st total of 434,400 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 2,080,500 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 0.3 days.

Vanguard Long-Term Treasury Index ETF Price Performance

NASDAQ:VGLT traded up $0.23 during trading hours on Friday, reaching $61.70. The company’s stock had a trading volume of 485,441 shares, compared to its average volume of 2,193,304. The firm has a 50-day simple moving average of $60.96 and a 200-day simple moving average of $58.78. Vanguard Long-Term Treasury Index ETF has a 1 year low of $51.90 and a 1 year high of $63.41.

Vanguard Long-Term Treasury Index ETF Increases Dividend

The company also recently announced a dividend, which was paid on Thursday, September 5th. Investors of record on Tuesday, September 3rd were paid a $0.2041 dividend. This is an increase from Vanguard Long-Term Treasury Index ETF’s previous dividend of $0.20. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Tuesday, September 3rd.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Vanguard Long-Term Treasury Index ETF

A number of large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in VGLT. Asset Dedication LLC purchased a new position in shares of Vanguard Long-Term Treasury Index ETF during the second quarter valued at approximately $32,000. Carmichael Hill & Associates Inc. increased its position in Vanguard Long-Term Treasury Index ETF by 527.8% during the 2nd quarter. Carmichael Hill & Associates Inc. now owns 565 shares of the company’s stock valued at $33,000 after purchasing an additional 475 shares during the period. First Horizon Advisors Inc. lifted its position in shares of Vanguard Long-Term Treasury Index ETF by 381.8% in the 2nd quarter. First Horizon Advisors Inc. now owns 583 shares of the company’s stock worth $34,000 after purchasing an additional 462 shares during the period. Sachetta LLC lifted its position in shares of Vanguard Long-Term Treasury Index ETF by 882.8% in the 2nd quarter. Sachetta LLC now owns 629 shares of the company’s stock worth $37,000 after purchasing an additional 565 shares during the period. Finally, Central Pacific Bank Trust Division bought a new stake in shares of Vanguard Long-Term Treasury Index ETF during the 1st quarter valued at about $38,000.

Vanguard Long-Term Treasury Index ETF Company Profile

Vanguard Long Term Government Bond ETF (the Fund) seeks to track the performance of a market-weighted government bond index with a long-term, dollar-weighted average maturity. It employs a passive management or indexing investment approach designed to track the performance of the Barclays Capital U.S.