American Trust Lowers Holdings in Vanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond ETF (NASDAQ:VWOB)

American Trust trimmed its position in Vanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond ETF (NASDAQ:VWOB) by 78.8% in the 1st quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 15,503 shares of the company’s stock after selling 57,746 shares during the quarter. American Trust’s holdings in Vanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond ETF were worth $990,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Several other hedge funds have also made changes to their positions in VWOB. AdvisorNet Financial Inc lifted its holdings in shares of Vanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond ETF by 42.9% in the 4th quarter. AdvisorNet Financial Inc now owns 2,354 shares of the company’s stock worth $150,000 after buying an additional 707 shares during the period. Parsons Capital Management Inc. RI lifted its stake in shares of Vanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond ETF by 4.3% during the 4th quarter. Parsons Capital Management Inc. RI now owns 13,212 shares of the company’s stock worth $842,000 after purchasing an additional 539 shares during the last quarter. White Lighthouse Investment Management Inc. lifted its stake in shares of Vanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond ETF by 32.0% during the 4th quarter. White Lighthouse Investment Management Inc. now owns 9,249 shares of the company’s stock worth $590,000 after purchasing an additional 2,240 shares during the last quarter. Advisory Alpha LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Vanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond ETF during the 4th quarter worth $426,000. Finally, Clear Creek Financial Management LLC lifted its stake in shares of Vanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond ETF by 4.0% during the 4th quarter. Clear Creek Financial Management LLC now owns 17,931 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,143,000 after purchasing an additional 690 shares during the last quarter.

Vanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond ETF Trading Up 0.7 %

Shares of NASDAQ VWOB traded up $0.46 during mid-day trading on Friday, reaching $64.29. 395,792 shares of the company were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 510,616. Vanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond ETF has a 1 year low of $57.18 and a 1 year high of $64.50. The firm has a 50-day moving average of $63.44 and a 200 day moving average of $63.12.

Vanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond ETF Increases Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a monthly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, August 5th. Investors of record on Thursday, August 1st will be paid a dividend of $0.3374 per share. This is a boost from Vanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond ETF’s previous monthly dividend of $0.30. This represents a $4.05 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 6.30%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, August 1st.

Vanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond ETF Profile

The Vanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond ETF (VWOB) is an exchange-traded fund that mostly invests in broad credit fixed income. The fund tracks a market value weighted index of emerging market sovereign debt, denominated in USD. VWOB was launched on May 31, 2013 and is managed by Vanguard.