Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF (NYSEARCA:VWO) Sees Significant Decline in Short Interest

Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF (NYSEARCA:VWO) was the target of a large decrease in short interest during the month of February. As of February 27th, there was short interest totaling 12,140,951 shares, a decrease of 57.8% from the February 12th total of 28,761,888 shares. Approximately 0.6% of the company’s stock are short sold. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 8,741,379 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 1.4 days. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 8,741,379 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 1.4 days. Approximately 0.6% of the company’s stock are short sold.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Brighton Jones LLC lifted its holdings in Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF by 50.1% during the fourth quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 81,641 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock worth $3,595,000 after acquiring an additional 27,259 shares during the period. Revolve Wealth Partners LLC bought a new position in Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF in the 4th quarter valued at $622,000. AE Wealth Management LLC grew its stake in Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF by 1.5% in the 2nd quarter. AE Wealth Management LLC now owns 78,719 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock valued at $3,893,000 after purchasing an additional 1,168 shares during the period. Prospera Financial Services Inc increased its position in shares of Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF by 9.9% during the 2nd quarter. Prospera Financial Services Inc now owns 49,226 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock valued at $2,435,000 after purchasing an additional 4,427 shares during the last quarter. Finally, King Luther Capital Management Corp raised its stake in shares of Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF by 16.8% during the 2nd quarter. King Luther Capital Management Corp now owns 15,312 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock worth $757,000 after purchasing an additional 2,204 shares during the period. 67.19% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF Stock Performance

VWO traded down $1.25 during mid-day trading on Thursday, reaching $54.31. 12,482,459 shares of the stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 13,644,385. The stock has a market capitalization of $106.73 billion, a PE ratio of 15.08 and a beta of 0.55. The company has a 50 day moving average price of $56.64 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $54.87. Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF has a 1 year low of $39.53 and a 1 year high of $59.09.

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.