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

Posted by Chris Copeland on Aug 15th, 2024

Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF (NASDAQ:VPLS – Get Free Report) was the target of a significant increase in short interest in July. As of July 31st, there was short interest totalling 52,800 shares, an increase of 61.5% from the July 15th total of 32,700 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 37,900 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 1.4 days.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF

A number of hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in VPLS. North Star Investment Management Corp. acquired a new position in shares of Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF during the first quarter worth approximately $25,000. Steph & Co. acquired a new position in shares of Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF during the first quarter valued at about $72,000. Panoramic Investment Advisors LLC bought a new stake in shares of Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF during the first quarter worth about $223,000. GSG Advisors LLC bought a new stake in shares of Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF during the first quarter worth about $240,000. Finally, OMNI 360 Wealth Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF in the 1st quarter worth about $270,000.

Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF Stock Down 0.4 %

Shares of Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF stock traded down $0.31 during trading on Thursday, reaching $78.15. 35,522 shares of the company traded hands, compared to its average volume of 30,844. The company has a 50 day moving average price of $76.82 and a 200-day moving average price of $76.21. Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF has a 1-year low of $74.41 and a 1-year high of $78.74.

Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF Increases Dividend

The company also recently announced a dividend, which was paid on Monday, August 5th. Investors of record on Thursday, August 1st were given a $0.2891 dividend. This is a positive change from Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF’s previous dividend of $0.28. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Thursday, August 1st.

Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF Company Profile

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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.