Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF (NASDAQ:VPLS) Sees Large Increase in Short Interest

Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF (NASDAQ:VPLS) saw a significant increase in short interest during the month of October. As of October 30th, there was short interest totaling 357,584 shares, an increase of 170.5% from the October 15th total of 132,179 shares. Currently, 1.1% of the company’s shares are sold short. Based on an average daily volume of 498,536 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 0.7 days.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF

A number of institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. IFG Advisory LLC bought a new stake in shares of Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF in the third quarter worth $118,000. Blume Capital Management Inc. bought a new position in Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF during the 3rd quarter worth $148,000. Eastern Bank acquired a new position in Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF during the 3rd quarter worth about $167,000. Brookstone Capital Management acquired a new position in Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF during the 3rd quarter worth about $219,000. Finally, Integrity Alliance LLC. acquired a new position in Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF during the 3rd quarter worth about $302,000.

Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF Stock Down 0.6%

Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF stock opened at $74.42 on Friday. The business has a 50 day moving average of $74.79 and a 200-day moving average of $76.78. Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF has a 1 year low of $73.44 and a 1 year high of $79.34.

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.