Vanguard Short-Term Tax-Exempt Bond ETF (NYSEARCA:VTES) Sees Large Volume Increase – Here’s Why

Posted by Amy Steele on Oct 1st, 2026

Vanguard Short-Term Tax-Exempt Bond ETF (NYSEARCA:VTES – Get Free Report) shares saw unusually-high trading volume on Thursday. Approximately 1,230,512 shares changed hands during mid-day trading, an increase of 335% from the previous session’s volume of 283,041 shares. The stock last traded at $98.7150 and had previously closed at $98.60.

Vanguard Short-Term Tax-Exempt Bond ETF Stock Performance

The business has a 50 day simple moving average of $100.21 and a 200 day simple moving average of $100.82.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Vanguard Short-Term Tax-Exempt Bond ETF

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the company. AdvisorNet Financial Inc purchased a new stake in Vanguard Short-Term Tax-Exempt Bond ETF during the first quarter worth about $30,000. Gould Capital LLC purchased a new position in shares of Vanguard Short-Term Tax-Exempt Bond ETF in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $51,000. Triumph Capital Management grew its holdings in shares of Vanguard Short-Term Tax-Exempt Bond ETF by 50.0% in the second quarter. Triumph Capital Management now owns 1,500 shares of the company’s stock valued at $152,000 after purchasing an additional 500 shares in the last quarter. Valmark Advisers Inc. purchased a new stake in Vanguard Short-Term Tax-Exempt Bond ETF during the 1st quarter worth approximately $232,000. Finally, Washington Trust Advisors Inc. increased its stake in Vanguard Short-Term Tax-Exempt Bond ETF by 5.8% during the 2nd quarter. Washington Trust Advisors Inc. now owns 2,347 shares of the company’s stock worth $238,000 after buying an additional 129 shares during the period.

Vanguard Short-Term Tax-Exempt Bond ETF Company Profile

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The Vanguard Short-Term Tax Exempt Bond ETF (VTES) is an exchange-traded fund that mostly invests in investment grade fixed income. The fund tracks a market value-weighted index of tax-exempt investment grade debt issued by US state and local governments or agencies. The fund includes muni bonds with an effective maturity below seven years. VTES was launched on Feb 22, 2023 and is managed by Vanguard.