SG Americas Securities LLC Increases Stake in Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF (NASDAQ: VCSH)

SG Americas Securities LLC has increased its investment in the Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF (NASDAQ: VCSH – Free Report) by 12.1% during the fourth quarter of the previous year, as reported in their latest filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC). Following this investment, SG Americas now holds 10,249 shares of the ETF, having acquired an additional 1,109 shares during this time. The total value of their holdings in the Vanguard ETF is valued at approximately $800,000 based on their most recent SEC disclosure.

In addition to SG Americas' investment, several other institutional investors have also made noteworthy changes to their positions in the Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF. For instance, Frazier Financial Advisors LLC initiated a new investment of around $29,000 in the third quarter. Meanwhile, Tsfg LLC also purchased a new stake worth approximately $40,000 during the same period. Venturi Wealth Management LLC significantly increased its position in the ETF by 823.8%, ending up with 582 shares valued at $46,000 after purchasing 519 additional shares last quarter. Similarly, ST Germain D J Co. Inc. raised its holdings in Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF by 278.2% in the fourth quarter, acquiring 677 shares valued at $53,000 after an additional purchase of 498 shares. Finally, First Community Trust NA entered the fray by acquiring a stake worth about $59,000 during the third quarter.

Current Stock Price and Trends

As of Thursday, shares of the Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF (NASDAQ: VCSH) opened trading at $78.41. The ETF has experienced a twelve-month price range, with a low of $76.27 and a high of $79.54. The average stock prices over the past 50 days and 200 days are $78.19 and $78.47, respectively, showcasing a relatively stable investment trend.

Dividend Increase Announced

Recently, the Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF declared a dividend which investors received on December 27 last year. Shareholders on record as of December 24 were entitled to a dividend payment of $0.2798, marking an increase from the previous dividend of $0.26. The ex-dividend date for this distribution was also on December 24.

Overview of Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF

The Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF (VCSH) is designed primarily for investors interested in investment grade fixed income securities. This ETF tracks a market-weighted index of corporate bonds that carry an investment grade rating. Notably, these bonds have maturities ranging from one to five years. The fund was launched on November 19, 2009, and is managed by the prestigious Vanguard Group.

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