KeyBank National Association OH Reduces Holdings in Vanguard Short-Term Treasury Index ETF

KeyBank National Association OH has recently adjusted its stake in the Vanguard Short-Term Treasury Index ETF (NASDAQ:VGSH) by decreasing it by 3.4% during the fourth quarter of the year, according to HoldingsChannel reports. Following this adjustment, the firm now holds 6,606 shares of the ETF's stock, having sold 234 shares within the same timeframe. The total value of KeyBank's investment in the Vanguard Short-Term Treasury Index ETF amounts to $384,000 based on their latest filing with the SEC.

Other financial institutions have made significant moves related to the Vanguard Short-Term Treasury Index ETF as well. For instance, FMR LLC increased its holdings by 151.3% during the third quarter, obtaining a total of 5,044 shares valued at $298,000 after adding 3,037 shares in the previous quarter. Additionally, Fisher Asset Management LLC entered the scene by purchasing a new stake in the ETF worth approximately $201,000 during the fourth quarter.

Versant Capital Management Inc also raised its stake in the ETF by 2.4% in the fourth quarter, bringing its total to 11,577 shares valued at $674,000 after acquiring an extra 272 shares. In a more dramatic move, Kovitz Investment Group Partners LLC increased its position by an astounding 6,213.3% in the third quarter, climbing to 908,739 shares valued at around $53,256,000 by purchasing an additional 894,345 shares during the quarter. Finally, First County Bank CT increased its stake by 1.6% in the fourth quarter, owning 12,544 shares worth $730,000 after buying an additional 200 shares.

Recent Trading Activity of Vanguard Short-Term Treasury Index ETF

As for the ETF's trading activity, shares of NASDAQ:VGSH opened at $58.57 on the latest trading day. The Vanguard Short-Term Treasury Index ETF has a 50-day simple moving average of $58.29 and a 200-day simple moving average of $58.44. Over the past year, the ETF has reached a 52-week low of $57.46 and a high of $59.13.

Dividend Announcement

In addition to these developments, the Vanguard Short-Term Treasury Index ETF has recently declared a dividend. This dividend was distributed on March 5th, with shareholders eligible as of March 3rd receiving $0.1873 per share. The ex-dividend date for this payment was also set for March 3rd.

Overview of Vanguard Short-Term Treasury Index ETF

The Vanguard Short-Term Treasury Index ETF aims to replicate the performance of a market-weighted government bond index focusing on short-term treasury securities. This fund follows a passive management strategy designed to mirror the performance of the Barclays Capital U.S. Treasury index.

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