North Star Investment Management Corp. Has $6.39 Million Position in Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF $VPLS

North Star Investment Management Corp. raised its position in Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF (NASDAQ:VPLS) by 32.7% in the 1st quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 82,363 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 20,307 shares during the quarter. North Star Investment Management Corp.’s holdings in Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF were worth $6,390,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

A number of other hedge funds have also recently made changes to their positions in VPLS. Jessup Wealth Management Inc bought a new stake in shares of Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF during the fourth quarter worth about $30,000. Godfrey Financial Associates Inc. bought a new position in Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $36,000. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. raised its holdings in Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF by 66.7% in the 4th quarter. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. now owns 625 shares of the company’s stock valued at $49,000 after buying an additional 250 shares during the last quarter. Hazlett Burt & Watson Inc. acquired a new stake in Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF during the 4th quarter worth approximately $49,000. Finally, Kestra Advisory Services LLC acquired a new stake in Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF during the 4th quarter worth approximately $64,000.

Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF Price Performance

VPLS opened at $77.79 on Monday. Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF has a fifty-two week low of $76.43 and a fifty-two week high of $79.41. The company’s 50 day moving average price is $77.44 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $77.92.

Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF Announces Dividend

The firm also recently declared a dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, June 3rd. Stockholders of record on Monday, June 1st were issued a dividend of $0.2911 per share. The ex-dividend date was Monday, June 1st.

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. VPLS was launched on Nov 20, 2023 and is issued by Vanguard.