Short Interest in Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF (NYSEARCA:VWO) Declines By 79.3%

Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF (NYSEARCA:VWO) was the target of a large decrease in short interest in January. As of January 30th, there was short interest totaling 7,073,696 shares, a decrease of 79.3% from the January 15th total of 34,231,784 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 14,589,878 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 0.5 days. Currently, 0.4% of the company’s stock are sold short. Currently, 0.4% of the company’s stock are sold short. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 14,589,878 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 0.5 days.

Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF Price Performance

NYSEARCA VWO traded up $0.29 on Wednesday, hitting $58.30. The company had a trading volume of 2,213,506 shares, compared to its average volume of 14,191,429. The company’s fifty day moving average price is $55.27 and its 200-day moving average price is $53.97. The company has a market capitalization of $114.56 billion, a PE ratio of 15.08 and a beta of 0.55. Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF has a 12-month low of $39.53 and a 12-month high of $58.44.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Financial Gravity Companies Inc. bought a new position in shares of Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF during the second quarter worth about $26,000. Clayton Financial Group LLC bought a new position in Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF in the 3rd quarter worth about $26,000. Hager Investment Management Services LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $26,000. Abich Financial Wealth Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF in the third quarter valued at approximately $27,000. Finally, Clarity Asset Management Inc. bought a new stake in shares of Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF during the second quarter valued at approximately $28,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 67.19% of the company’s stock.

About Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF

The Fund seeks to track the performance of the FTSE Emerging Markets All Cap China A Inclusion Index, that measures the return of stocks issued by companies located in emerging market countries.