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 in the month of April. As of April 15th, there was short interest totalling 36,700 shares, an increase of 307.8% from the March 31st total of 9,000 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 27,100 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 1.4 days.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in VPLS. Steph & Co. acquired a new stake in shares of Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF in the first quarter valued at $72,000. Panoramic Investment Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF in the first quarter valued at $223,000. GSG Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF in the first quarter valued at $240,000. OMNI 360 Wealth Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF in the first quarter valued at $270,000. Finally, Breakwater Capital Group increased its stake in shares of Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF by 109.1% in the first quarter. Breakwater Capital Group now owns 10,752 shares of the company’s stock valued at $825,000 after buying an additional 5,609 shares in the last quarter.

Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF Stock Performance

Shares of NASDAQ VPLS traded down $0.25 during midday trading on Thursday, reaching $74.54. 12,449 shares of the company traded hands, compared to its average volume of 26,887. The business’s 50-day moving average price is $75.97. Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF has a 12 month low of $74.42 and a 12 month high of $77.89.

Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF Increases Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a dividend, which was paid on Thursday, April 4th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, April 2nd were issued a dividend of $0.2954 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, April 1st. This is a boost from Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF’s previous dividend of $0.25.

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.