Short Interest in Vanguard Ultra-Short Treasury ETF (NASDAQ:VGUS) Rises By 555.4%

Vanguard Ultra-Short Treasury ETF (NASDAQ:VGUS) saw a large increase in short interest in February. As of February 13th, there was short interest totaling 142,164 shares, an increase of 555.4% from the January 29th total of 21,692 shares. Currently, 2.0% of the company’s shares are sold short. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 185,781 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 0.8 days. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 185,781 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 0.8 days. Currently, 2.0% of the company’s shares are sold short.

Vanguard Ultra-Short Treasury ETF Stock Up 0.0%

Shares of VGUS opened at $75.63 on Friday. Vanguard Ultra-Short Treasury ETF has a 52-week low of $75.14 and a 52-week high of $76.00. The stock has a fifty day simple moving average of $75.54 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $75.54.

Vanguard Ultra-Short Treasury ETF Cuts Dividend

The company also recently announced a monthly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, February 4th. Shareholders of record on Monday, February 2nd were paid a dividend of $0.2237 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, February 2nd. This represents a c) dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 3.5%.

Institutional Trading of Vanguard Ultra-Short Treasury ETF

Several hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the company. TMB Capital Partners LLC acquired a new position in Vanguard Ultra-Short Treasury ETF in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $562,000. EP Wealth Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in Vanguard Ultra-Short Treasury ETF in the fourth quarter valued at $310,000. NewEdge Advisors LLC acquired a new position in shares of Vanguard Ultra-Short Treasury ETF in the 4th quarter valued at $349,000. Sierra Capital LLC lifted its stake in shares of Vanguard Ultra-Short Treasury ETF by 3.0% in the 4th quarter. Sierra Capital LLC now owns 16,687 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,259,000 after purchasing an additional 485 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Osaic Holdings Inc. grew its holdings in shares of Vanguard Ultra-Short Treasury ETF by 2,661.5% during the 4th quarter. Osaic Holdings Inc. now owns 8,754 shares of the company’s stock worth $661,000 after purchasing an additional 8,437 shares during the period.

Vanguard Ultra-Short Treasury ETF Company Profile

The Vanguard Ultra-Short Treasury ETF (VGUS) is an exchange-traded fund that is based on the Bloomberg Short Treasury index. The fund tracks an index of US Treasurys with maturities of one to three months, selected and weighted by market value. VGUS was launched on Feb 7, 2025 and is issued by Vanguard.