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

Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF (NASDAQ:VPLS) was the recipient of a large decline in short interest in the month of August. As of August 14th, there was short interest totaling 70,612 shares, a decline of 57.9% from the July 30th total of 167,805 shares. Approximately 0.3% of the company’s shares are short sold. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 253,727 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 0.3 days.

Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF Price Performance

Shares of VPLS stock opened at $76.72 on Friday. Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF has a 1-year low of $76.16 and a 1-year high of $79.41. The stock has a 50-day moving average of $76.80 and a 200-day moving average of $77.43.

Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF Increases Dividend

The business also recently announced a monthly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, August 5th. Investors of record on Monday, August 3rd were issued a $0.3056 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Monday, August 3rd. This is a boost from Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF’s previous monthly dividend of $0.29. This represents a c) annualized dividend and a yield of 4.8%.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in VPLS. Jessup Wealth Management Inc acquired a new position in shares of Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF in the 4th quarter worth approximately $30,000. Godfrey Financial Associates Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF during the fourth quarter worth $36,000. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. increased its position in shares of Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF by 66.7% during the fourth quarter. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. now owns 625 shares of the company’s stock worth $49,000 after buying an additional 250 shares during the period. Hazlett Burt & Watson Inc. bought a new position in Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF during the fourth quarter worth $49,000. Finally, Kestra Advisory Services LLC bought a new stake in Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF during the fourth quarter valued at $64,000.

About Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF

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.