Vanguard US Multifactor ETF (BATS:VFMF) Sees Large Growth in Short Interest

Vanguard US Multifactor ETF (BATS:VFMFGet Free Report) was the recipient of a large growth in short interest in July. As of July 31st, there was short interest totaling 54,270 shares, a growth of 49.6% from the July 15th total of 36,288 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 46,432 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 1.2 days. Currently, 2.0% of the shares of the stock are sold short.

Vanguard US Multifactor ETF Stock Performance

Vanguard US Multifactor ETF stock opened at $186.09 on Wednesday. The stock has a market capitalization of $496.86 million, a P/E ratio of 14.32 and a beta of 0.97. The company’s fifty day moving average price is $179.98 and its 200 day moving average price is $169.10. Vanguard US Multifactor ETF has a 1 year low of $138.19 and a 1 year high of $187.73.

Institutional Trading of Vanguard US Multifactor ETF

Several institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of VFMF. MBM Wealth Consultants LLC acquired a new position in shares of Vanguard US Multifactor ETF during the 1st quarter worth about $54,000. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. acquired a new stake in Vanguard US Multifactor ETF in the 3rd quarter worth about $56,000. International Assets Investment Management LLC acquired a new stake in Vanguard US Multifactor ETF in the 1st quarter worth about $69,000. Moneta Group Investment Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in Vanguard US Multifactor ETF during the 4th quarter worth approximately $203,000. Finally, Essex Financial Services Inc. purchased a new stake in Vanguard US Multifactor ETF during the 4th quarter worth approximately $205,000.

About Vanguard US Multifactor ETF

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The Vanguard U.S. Multifactor ETF (VFMF) is an exchange-traded fund that is based on the MSCI USA Diversified Multi-Factor index. The fund is an actively-managed fund that invests in US equities exhibiting value, momentum, quality and low volatility factors. VFMF was launched on Feb 13, 2018 and is managed by Vanguard.

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