Short Interest in Vanguard S&P Small-Cap 600 Growth ETF (NYSEARCA:VIOG) Decreases By 47.6%

Vanguard S&P Small-Cap 600 Growth ETF (NYSEARCA:VIOG) was the recipient of a significant drop in short interest during the month of February. As of February 13th, there was short interest totaling 12,745 shares, a drop of 47.6% from the January 29th total of 24,320 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 19,778 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 0.6 days. Approximately 0.2% of the company’s stock are sold short. Approximately 0.2% of the company’s stock are sold short. Based on an average daily volume of 19,778 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 0.6 days.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Vanguard S&P Small-Cap 600 Growth ETF

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Blue Trust Inc. raised its position in shares of Vanguard S&P Small-Cap 600 Growth ETF by 400.0% in the 4th quarter. Blue Trust Inc. now owns 250 shares of the company’s stock worth $30,000 after purchasing an additional 200 shares during the last quarter. Birchwood Financial Partners Inc. purchased a new stake in Vanguard S&P Small-Cap 600 Growth ETF during the 4th quarter valued at about $32,000. Flagship Harbor Advisors LLC bought a new stake in Vanguard S&P Small-Cap 600 Growth ETF during the 4th quarter valued at about $34,000. UBS AM a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC bought a new stake in Vanguard S&P Small-Cap 600 Growth ETF during the 4th quarter valued at about $35,000. Finally, FNY Investment Advisers LLC purchased a new position in Vanguard S&P Small-Cap 600 Growth ETF in the third quarter worth about $36,000.

Vanguard S&P Small-Cap 600 Growth ETF Stock Up 0.6%

Vanguard S&P Small-Cap 600 Growth ETF stock opened at $132.44 on Friday. Vanguard S&P Small-Cap 600 Growth ETF has a twelve month low of $92.26 and a twelve month high of $132.82. The company has a market capitalization of $905.89 million, a P/E ratio of 19.94 and a beta of 1.10. The stock’s 50 day moving average is $128.01 and its 200 day moving average is $123.47.

About Vanguard S&P Small-Cap 600 Growth ETF

The Vanguard S&P Small-Cap 600 Growth ETF (VIOG) is an exchange-traded fund that is based on the S&P Small Cap 600 Growth index, a market-cap-weighted index of US small-cap companies characterized by strong growth factors. VIOG was launched on Sep 7, 2010 and is managed by Vanguard.