Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF (NASDAQ:VPLS) Sees Strong Trading Volume – Time to Buy?

Shares of Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF (NASDAQ:VPLS) saw an uptick in trading volume on Thursday. Approximately 1,459,028 shares were traded during trading, an increase of 654% from the previous session’s volume of 193,515 shares. The stock last traded at $73.8070 and had previously closed at $74.01.

Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF Stock Down 0.3%

The firm’s 50 day moving average is $75.93 and its 200-day moving average is $76.86.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF

Several hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the business. Eldridge Investment Advisors Inc. raised its holdings in Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF by 4.9% in the fourth quarter. Eldridge Investment Advisors Inc. now owns 5,084 shares of the company’s stock worth $397,000 after purchasing an additional 237 shares during the period. Principia Wealth Advisory LLC raised its stake in Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF by 4.5% in the 2nd quarter. Principia Wealth Advisory LLC now owns 5,846 shares of the company’s stock valued at $454,000 after acquiring an additional 254 shares during the period. D.A. Davidson & CO. grew its position in shares of Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF by 2.0% in the first quarter. D.A. Davidson & CO. now owns 21,865 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,697,000 after purchasing an additional 420 shares during the last quarter. Breakwater Capital Group increased its position in Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF by 7.3% during the 2nd quarter. Breakwater Capital Group now owns 7,094 shares of the company’s stock worth $550,000 after buying an additional 483 shares during the period. Finally, IFP Advisors Inc raised its stake in Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF by 1.5% in the 2nd quarter. IFP Advisors Inc now owns 34,123 shares of the company’s stock worth $2,647,000 after purchasing an additional 510 shares in the last quarter.

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.