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

Shares of Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF (NASDAQ:VPLS) saw unusually-high trading volume on Wednesday . Approximately 374,586 shares changed hands during trading, an increase of 149% from the previous session’s volume of 150,381 shares.The stock last traded at $79.08 and had previously closed at $79.11.

Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF Trading Down 0.0%

The business has a 50-day moving average of $78.41 and a 200 day moving average of $78.48.

Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF Cuts Dividend

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

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF

A number of hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the company. AQR Capital Management LLC increased its stake in shares of Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF by 103.3% during the first quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC now owns 7,200 shares of the company’s stock valued at $558,000 after buying an additional 3,658 shares during the period. Jones Financial Companies Lllp grew its holdings in Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF by 147.9% during the 1st quarter. Jones Financial Companies Lllp now owns 14,075 shares of the company’s stock worth $999,000 after acquiring an additional 8,398 shares in the last quarter. Jane Street Group LLC increased its position in Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF by 246.5% during the 1st quarter. Jane Street Group LLC now owns 45,505 shares of the company’s stock valued at $3,529,000 after purchasing an additional 32,372 shares during the period. Ashton Thomas Private Wealth LLC bought a new stake in shares of Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF in the 2nd quarter valued at about $744,000. Finally, Atria Investments Inc bought a new stake in shares of Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF in the 2nd quarter valued at about $411,000.

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.