Vanguard Conservative ETF Portfolio (TSE:VCNS) Trading Up 0.3% - Here's Why

Key Points

• Shares of Vanguard Conservative ETF Portfolio (TSE:VCNS) rose 0.3% to C$32.11 (intraday high C$32.18) on Wednesday, with trading volume around 24,838 shares — about 42% below its average daily volume.
• The ETF paid a quarterly dividend of $0.1992 on April 9 (ex-dividend April 1), equivalent to an annualized $0.80 and a yield of 2.5%.
• The fund targets income and moderate long-term growth with a strategic allocation of approximately 40% equity / 60% fixed income, and its price is trading slightly above both its 50-day (C$31.81) and 200-day (C$31.75) moving averages.

Vanguard Conservative ETF Portfolio (TSE:VCNS - )'s stock price was up 0.3% during trading on Wednesday . The company traded as high as C$32.18 and last traded at C$32.11. Approximately 24,838 shares traded hands during mid-day trading, a decline of 42% from the average daily volume of 42,804 shares. The stock had previously closed at C$32.01.

Vanguard Conservative ETF Portfolio Stock Up 0.3%

The stock has a 50 day moving average of C$31.81 and a 200 day moving average of C$31.75.

Vanguard Conservative ETF Portfolio Dividend Announcement

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, April 9th. Investors of record on Thursday, April 9th were paid a $0.1992 dividend. This represents a $0.80 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.5%. The ex-dividend date was Wednesday, April 1st.

About Vanguard Conservative ETF Portfolio

Vanguard Conservative ETF Portfolio (the ETF) seeks to provide a combination of income and moderate long-term capital growth. Fund investing in equity and fixed income securities. The ETF may do so either directly or indirectly through investment in one or more exchange traded funds managed by Vanguard Investments Canada Inc (the Manager) or an affiliate or certain other investment funds (Underlying Funds). Under normal market conditions, the sub advisor will strive to maintain a long term strategic asset allocation of equity (approximately 40%) and fixed income (approximately 60%) securities.

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