Vanguard Russell 2000 Value ETF (NASDAQ:VTWV) Short Interest Up 115.5% in January

Vanguard Russell 2000 Value ETF (NASDAQ:VTWV) was the target of a significant increase in short interest during the month of January. As of January 15th, there was short interest totaling 71,481 shares, an increase of 115.5% from the December 31st total of 33,172 shares. Approximately 1.3% of the company’s stock are sold short. Based on an average trading volume of 25,720 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 2.8 days. Based on an average trading volume of 25,720 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 2.8 days. Approximately 1.3% of the company’s stock are sold short.

Institutional Trading of Vanguard Russell 2000 Value ETF

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. EWG Elevate Inc. acquired a new position in Vanguard Russell 2000 Value ETF during the third quarter worth approximately $3,993,000. Freedom Investment Management Inc. boosted its stake in shares of Vanguard Russell 2000 Value ETF by 2.2% during the 2nd quarter. Freedom Investment Management Inc. now owns 4,655 shares of the company’s stock worth $647,000 after acquiring an additional 100 shares during the period. Focus Partners Advisor Solutions LLC boosted its stake in shares of Vanguard Russell 2000 Value ETF by 10.2% during the 2nd quarter. Focus Partners Advisor Solutions LLC now owns 2,093 shares of the company’s stock worth $291,000 after acquiring an additional 193 shares during the period. NYL Investors LLC acquired a new position in shares of Vanguard Russell 2000 Value ETF during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $1,109,000. Finally, AMG National Trust Bank raised its stake in Vanguard Russell 2000 Value ETF by 100.4% in the 2nd quarter. AMG National Trust Bank now owns 40,889 shares of the company’s stock valued at $5,687,000 after acquiring an additional 20,483 shares during the period.

Vanguard Russell 2000 Value ETF Stock Performance

Shares of NASDAQ VTWV opened at $170.78 on Friday. The stock has a 50 day moving average price of $165.30 and a 200 day moving average price of $156.79. Vanguard Russell 2000 Value ETF has a 52 week low of $113.94 and a 52 week high of $177.03. The stock has a market capitalization of $930.75 million, a PE ratio of 13.86 and a beta of 1.09.

Vanguard Russell 2000 Value ETF Dividend Announcement

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, December 24th. Stockholders of record on Monday, December 22nd were issued a $0.8505 dividend. This represents a $3.40 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.0%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, December 22nd.

Vanguard Russell 2000 Value ETF Company Profile

The Vanguard Russell 2000 Value ETF (VTWV) is an exchange-traded fund that is based on the Russell 2000 Value index. The fund tracks an index of US small-cap value stocks. Holdings are selected and weighted based on price-to-book-value. VTWV was launched on Sep 20, 2010 and is managed by Vanguard.