Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF (NASDAQ:VPLS) Sees Significant Drop in Short Interest

Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF (NASDAQ:VPLS) was the target of a significant drop in short interest in the month of January. As of January 31st, there was short interest totalling 11,000 shares, a drop 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 currently 0.2 days.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF

Hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Moser Wealth Advisors LLC acquired a new position in shares of Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF in the fourth quarter valued at $217,000. Capital & Planning LLC bought a new stake in shares of Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF during the 4th quarter worth about $222,000. Ariadne Wealth Management LP acquired a new position in Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF in the 4th quarter valued at about $271,000. Verum Partners LLC bought a new position in Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF in the 4th quarter valued at about $278,000. Finally, Bay Colony Advisory Group Inc d b a Bay Colony Advisors acquired a new stake in Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF during the third quarter worth approximately $292,000.

Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF Price Performance

Shares of NASDAQ VPLS opened at $76.03 on Thursday. The business’s 50 day moving average price is $76.32 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $77.48. Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF has a twelve month low of $74.41 and a twelve month high of $79.75.

Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF Cuts Dividend

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

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.