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

Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF (NASDAQ:VPLS) was the recipient of a significant increase in short interest during 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 volume of 40,300 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 0.9 days.

Institutional Trading of Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF

Several large investors have recently made changes to their positions in the business. Bay Colony Advisory Group Inc d b a Bay Colony Advisors purchased a new position in shares of Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF during the third quarter worth $292,000. Acorn Wealth Advisors LLC raised its stake in shares of 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 buying an additional 980 shares during the last quarter. Wilmington Savings Fund Society FSB acquired a new position in shares of Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF in the 3rd quarter valued at about $498,000. Investment Advisory Group LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF in the third quarter worth about $561,000. Finally, Lakewood Asset Management LLC boosted its stake in shares of Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF by 63.4% in the third quarter. Lakewood Asset Management LLC now owns 8,233 shares of the company’s stock worth $653,000 after buying an additional 3,195 shares during the last quarter.

Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF Stock Performance

Shares of NASDAQ:VPLS opened at $75.91 on Friday. Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF has a 52-week low of $74.41 and a 52-week high of $79.75. The business has a 50-day moving average price of $77.08 and a 200-day moving average price of $77.57.

Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF Increases Dividend

The firm also recently declared a dividend, which will be paid on Friday, December 27th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, December 24th will be given a dividend of $0.3312 per share. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, December 24th. This is a positive change from Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF’s previous dividend of $0.28.

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.