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

Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF (NASDAQ:VPLS) was the target of a large increase in short interest in the month of 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 trading volume, of 40,300 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 0.9 days.

Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF Trading Down 0.2 %

Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF stock traded down $0.15 during mid-day trading on Friday, reaching $75.76. The stock had a trading volume of 55,166 shares, compared to its average volume of 33,976. Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF has a fifty-two week low of $74.41 and a fifty-two week high of $79.75. The stock’s 50-day simple moving average is $77.04 and its 200-day simple moving average is $77.57.

Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF Increases Dividend

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

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF

Large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Wilmington Savings Fund Society FSB purchased a new stake in shares of Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF in the third quarter worth approximately $498,000. Acorn Wealth Advisors LLC lifted its stake in Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF by 32.7% during the 3rd quarter. Acorn Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 3,974 shares of the company’s stock valued at $315,000 after acquiring an additional 980 shares in the last quarter. Diversified Portfolios Inc. boosted its holdings in Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF by 155.9% during the 3rd quarter. Diversified Portfolios Inc. now owns 84,546 shares of the company’s stock worth $6,706,000 after acquiring an additional 51,501 shares during the last quarter. Leavell Investment Management Inc. bought a new stake in shares of Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF in the 3rd quarter worth $991,000. Finally, Landmark Wealth Management LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF in the third quarter valued at about $6,506,000.

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.