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Smart Investments: Big Moves in Bond ETFs

USATue Sep 30 2025

Major Players Increase Stakes

  • Willow Creek Wealth Management Inc.
  • Increased holdings by 18.2% in Q2
  • Now owns 3,909 shares worth $311,000

  • Prudential PLC
  • Increased holdings by 9.7% in Q1
  • Now owns over 20 million shares worth $1.6 billion

  • Nepc LLC
  • Increased holdings by 15.7%

  • LPL Financial LLC
  • Increased holdings by 6.1%

Why Investors Are Attracted

  • Investment Focus: High-quality corporate bonds with short-term maturities
  • Dividend: Recently paid $0.2901 per share
  • Stock Price Stability:
  • 50-day moving average: $79.66
  • 1-year low: $77.58
  • 1-year high: $80.14

Conclusion

The Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF is a reliable investment option with steady returns and strong interest from major investors.

questions

    What would happen if all the hedge funds started a betting pool on the next dividend payout of VCSH?
    Is there any evidence to suggest that the dividend cut by Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF was influenced by external factors?
    What are the potential risks associated with investing in short-term corporate bond ETFs like VCSH?

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