Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF (NASDAQ:VPLS) Short Interest Update

Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF (NASDAQ:VPLS) saw a significant increase in short interest in December. As of December 15th, there was short interest totalling 34,600 shares, an increase of 82.1% from the November 30th total of 19,000 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 40,300 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 0.9 days.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF

Large investors have recently modified their holdings of the company. Landmark Wealth Management LLC bought a new stake in Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $6,506,000. Diversified Portfolios Inc. raised its stake in Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF by 155.9% in the third quarter. Diversified Portfolios Inc. now owns 84,546 shares of the company’s stock valued at $6,706,000 after purchasing an additional 51,501 shares in the last quarter. Leavell Investment Management Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF during the 3rd quarter valued at $991,000. Investment Advisory Group LLC bought a new stake in shares of Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF during the 3rd quarter worth $561,000. Finally, Wilmington Savings Fund Society FSB purchased a new position in Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF in the third quarter worth $498,000.

Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF Stock Performance

VPLS traded down $0.15 during trading on Friday, reaching $75.76. 55,166 shares of the company were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 33,976. Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF has a 12-month low of $74.41 and a 12-month high of $79.75. The company’s 50-day moving average is $77.04 and its two-hundred day moving average is $77.57.

Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF Increases Dividend

The business also recently declared a dividend, which was paid on Friday, December 27th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, December 24th were given a dividend of $0.3312 per share. The ex-dividend date was Tuesday, December 24th. This is a boost from Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF’s previous dividend of $0.28.

Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF Company Profile

The Vanguard Core Plus Bond ETF (VPLS) is an exchange-traded fund that mostly invests in broad credit fixed income. The fund actively invests in the broad fixed income space, in seeking to provide total return and a moderate to high level of income. It holds US and foreign securities of any rating while maintaining an intermediate dollar-weighted average maturity.