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

Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF (NASDAQ:VPLS) saw a significant growth in short interest in February. As of February 28th, there was short interest totalling 10,900 shares, a growth of 84.7% from the February 13th total of 5,900 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 69,200 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 0.2 days. Currently, 0.3% of the shares of the company are short sold.

Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF Price Performance

NASDAQ:VPLS opened at $77.10 on Friday. The stock has a 50-day simple moving average of $76.57 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $77.32. Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF has a 52-week low of $74.41 and a 52-week high of $79.75.

Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF Cuts Dividend

The company also recently announced a dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, March 5th. Investors of record on Monday, March 3rd were issued a $0.2647 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Monday, March 3rd.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF

Several large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in VPLS. Private Advisor Group LLC bought a new stake in shares of Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF during the 4th quarter valued at $290,000. Wilmington Savings Fund Society FSB purchased a new stake in Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF in the 3rd quarter worth $498,000. Landmark Wealth Management LLC raised its holdings in Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF by 4.8% during the fourth quarter. Landmark Wealth Management LLC now owns 85,973 shares of the company’s stock valued at $6,533,000 after acquiring an additional 3,948 shares during the period. Diversified Portfolios Inc. lifted its position in shares of Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF by 155.9% in the third quarter. Diversified Portfolios Inc. now owns 84,546 shares of the company’s stock valued at $6,706,000 after acquiring an additional 51,501 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Fagan Associates Inc. boosted its stake in shares of Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF by 2.2% in the fourth quarter. Fagan Associates Inc. now owns 96,233 shares of the company’s stock worth $7,313,000 after acquiring an additional 2,060 shares during the period.

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.