Vestmark Advisory Solutions Inc. Boosts Stake in Vanguard Total International Bond ETF (NASDAQ:BNDX)

Vestmark Advisory Solutions Inc. boosted its holdings in Vanguard Total International Bond ETF (NASDAQ:BNDX) by 41.9% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 396,332 shares of the company’s stock after acquiring an additional 116,956 shares during the quarter. Vanguard Total International Bond ETF accounts for about 1.0% of Vestmark Advisory Solutions Inc.’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 15th largest position. Vestmark Advisory Solutions Inc.’s holdings in Vanguard Total International Bond ETF were worth $19,565,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

A number of other institutional investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in BNDX. Alterna Wealth Management Inc. increased its position in shares of Vanguard Total International Bond ETF by 10.7% in the fourth quarter. Alterna Wealth Management Inc. now owns 51,077 shares of the company’s stock worth $2,521,000 after purchasing an additional 4,937 shares during the last quarter. Merit Financial Group LLC grew its stake in Vanguard Total International Bond ETF by 6.4% in the 4th quarter. Merit Financial Group LLC now owns 26,699 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,318,000 after buying an additional 1,604 shares in the last quarter. Benjamin F. Edwards & Company Inc. increased its holdings in shares of Vanguard Total International Bond ETF by 19.3% in the 4th quarter. Benjamin F. Edwards & Company Inc. now owns 4,672 shares of the company’s stock worth $231,000 after buying an additional 756 shares during the last quarter. Summit Global Investments raised its position in shares of Vanguard Total International Bond ETF by 12.2% during the 4th quarter. Summit Global Investments now owns 12,470 shares of the company’s stock valued at $616,000 after buying an additional 1,355 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Eldridge Investment Advisors Inc. bought a new stake in shares of Vanguard Total International Bond ETF during the 4th quarter worth $1,160,000.

Vanguard Total International Bond ETF Price Performance

Shares of BNDX traded up $0.17 during midday trading on Friday, reaching $48.68. The stock had a trading volume of 2,262,606 shares, compared to its average volume of 4,131,157. The company’s 50-day moving average is $48.80 and its 200 day moving average is $48.85. Vanguard Total International Bond ETF has a 12-month low of $47.30 and a 12-month high of $51.04.

Vanguard Total International Bond ETF Cuts Dividend

The firm also recently declared a dividend, which will be paid on Monday, May 6th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, May 2nd will be given a dividend of $0.0892 per share. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, May 1st.

Vanguard Total International Bond ETF Profile

The Vanguard Total International Bond ETF (BNDX) is an exchange-traded fund that mostly invests in investment grade fixed income. The fund tracks an investment-grade, non-USD denominated bond index, hedged against currency fluctuations for US investors. BNDX was launched on Jun 4, 2013 and is managed by Vanguard.