Short Interest in Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF (NASDAQ:VPLS) Rises By 99.9%

Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF (NASDAQ:VPLS) was the target of a significant increase in short interest in January. As of January 15th, there was short interest totaling 78,411 shares, an increase of 99.9% from the December 31st total of 39,232 shares. Currently, 0.6% of the shares of the stock are sold short. Based on an average daily volume of 166,186 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 0.5 days. Based on an average daily volume of 166,186 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 0.5 days. Currently, 0.6% of the shares of the stock are sold short.

Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF Trading Down 0.1%

VPLS stock traded down $0.05 during midday trading on Friday, reaching $78.42. The stock had a trading volume of 25,514 shares, compared to its average volume of 148,597. Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF has a 52-week low of $74.95 and a 52-week high of $79.41. The company’s fifty day simple moving average is $78.40 and its 200 day simple moving average is $78.30.

Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF Cuts Dividend

The company also recently declared a monthly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, February 4th. Stockholders of record on Monday, February 2nd will be given a dividend of $0.2868 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, February 2nd. This represents a c) annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 4.4%.

Institutional Trading of Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. acquired a new stake in Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF in the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $29,000. First Pacific Financial purchased a new stake in shares of Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $50,000. Joseph Group Capital Management purchased a new stake in shares of Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF in the 3rd quarter valued at about $59,000. Ameriflex Group Inc. boosted its stake in Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF by 19.4% during the 2nd quarter. Ameriflex Group Inc. now owns 1,114 shares of the company’s stock worth $86,000 after purchasing an additional 181 shares during the period. Finally, IFP Advisors Inc purchased a new stake in shares of Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF during the second quarter worth approximately $89,000.

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.