Short Interest in Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF (NASDAQ:VPLS) Decreases By 56.0%

Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF (NASDAQ:VPLS) was the recipient of a large decrease in short interest in January. As of January 31st, there was short interest totalling 11,000 shares, a decrease of 56.0% from the January 15th total of 25,000 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 52,400 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 0.2 days.

Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF Stock Up 0.6 %

Shares of VPLS opened at $76.47 on Friday. Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF has a 12 month low of $74.41 and a 12 month high of $79.75. The firm’s 50 day moving average is $76.30 and its 200-day moving average is $77.48.

Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF Cuts Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, February 5th. Shareholders of record on Monday, February 3rd were paid a dividend of $0.3168 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, February 3rd.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in VPLS. Landmark Wealth Management LLC bought a new position in shares of Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF in the third quarter worth $6,506,000. Wilmington Savings Fund Society FSB bought a new position in Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF in the 3rd quarter valued at about $498,000. Integrity Wealth Solutions LLC increased its holdings in Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF by 14.4% in the 3rd quarter. Integrity Wealth Solutions LLC now owns 23,205 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,841,000 after buying an additional 2,928 shares during the period. Diversified Portfolios Inc. raised its position in shares of Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF by 155.9% in the 3rd quarter. Diversified Portfolios Inc. now owns 84,546 shares of the company’s stock valued at $6,706,000 after buying an additional 51,501 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Bay Colony Advisory Group Inc d b a Bay Colony Advisors acquired a new stake in shares of Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $292,000.

About Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF

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.