Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF (NASDAQ:VPLS) Short Interest Update

Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF (NASDAQ:VPLS) was the recipient of a significant decline in short interest in January. As of January 30th, there was short interest totaling 60,442 shares, a decline of 22.9% from the January 15th total of 78,411 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 137,330 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 0.4 days. Currently, 0.4% of the shares of the stock are sold short. Currently, 0.4% of the shares of the stock are sold short. Based on an average daily volume of 137,330 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 0.4 days.

Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF Price Performance

VPLS opened at $79.04 on Monday. The stock’s fifty day moving average is $78.32 and its 200-day moving average is $78.42. Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF has a one year low of $74.95 and a one year high of $79.41.

Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF Cuts Dividend

The firm also recently declared a monthly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, February 4th. Shareholders of record on Monday, February 2nd were issued a $0.2868 dividend. This represents a c) dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 4.4%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, February 2nd.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF

Several hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in VPLS. AQR Capital Management LLC lifted its stake in Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF by 103.3% during the first quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC now owns 7,200 shares of the company’s stock valued at $558,000 after purchasing an additional 3,658 shares during the last quarter. Jones Financial Companies Lllp increased its holdings in shares of Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF by 147.9% in the first quarter. Jones Financial Companies Lllp now owns 14,075 shares of the company’s stock valued at $999,000 after buying an additional 8,398 shares in the last quarter. Jane Street Group LLC lifted its position in shares of Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF by 246.5% during the 1st quarter. Jane Street Group LLC now owns 45,505 shares of the company’s stock valued at $3,529,000 after acquiring an additional 32,372 shares during the last quarter. IFP Advisors Inc bought a new stake in shares of Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF during the 2nd quarter worth $89,000. Finally, Apollon Wealth Management LLC acquired a new position in shares of Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF in the 2nd quarter worth $202,000.

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.