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

Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF (NASDAQ:VPLS) was the target of a large increase in short interest during 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 daily volume of 27,100 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 1.4 days.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF

Several large investors have recently made changes to their positions in VPLS. MorganRosel Wealth Management LLC bought a new stake in shares of Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF in the 1st quarter worth about $7,310,000. Integrity Wealth Solutions LLC acquired a new position in Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF during the 1st quarter worth about $1,135,000. Breakwater Capital Group lifted its position in Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF by 109.1% during the 1st quarter. Breakwater Capital Group now owns 10,752 shares of the company’s stock worth $825,000 after buying an additional 5,609 shares in the last quarter. OMNI 360 Wealth Inc. acquired a new position in Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF during the 1st quarter worth about $270,000. Finally, GSG Advisors LLC acquired a new position in Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF during the 1st quarter worth about $240,000.

Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF Stock Performance

VPLS opened at $74.55 on Friday. The stock has a 50-day moving average price of $75.94. Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF has a twelve month low of $74.42 and a twelve month high of $77.89.

Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF Increases Dividend

The company also recently announced a dividend, which was paid on Thursday, April 4th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, April 2nd were issued a $0.2954 dividend. This is a positive change from Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF’s previous dividend of $0.25. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, April 1st.

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.