Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF (NASDAQ:VPLS) Short Interest Up 88.7% in February

Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF (NASDAQ:VPLS) was the recipient of a large increase in short interest in February. As of February 27th, there was short interest totaling 83,064 shares, an increase of 88.7% from the February 12th total of 44,024 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 160,392 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 0.5 days. Currently, 0.6% of the shares of the company are short sold. Currently, 0.6% of the shares of the company are short sold. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 160,392 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 0.5 days.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the business. AQR Capital Management LLC grew its stake in Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF by 103.3% in the 1st quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC now owns 7,200 shares of the company’s stock valued at $558,000 after purchasing an additional 3,658 shares during the period. Jones Financial Companies Lllp raised its stake in shares of 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 purchasing an additional 8,398 shares during the period. Jane Street Group LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF by 246.5% in the 1st quarter. Jane Street Group LLC now owns 45,505 shares of the company’s stock worth $3,529,000 after buying an additional 32,372 shares during the last quarter. Firestone Capital Management purchased a new position in shares of Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF in the 2nd quarter worth about $300,000. Finally, Diversified Portfolios Inc. grew its position in Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF by 19.2% during the second quarter. Diversified Portfolios Inc. now owns 159,866 shares of the company’s stock valued at $12,438,000 after buying an additional 25,699 shares during the period.

Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF Stock Performance

Shares of NASDAQ VPLS opened at $77.46 on Friday. Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF has a twelve month low of $74.95 and a twelve month high of $79.41. The stock’s 50 day moving average price is $78.48 and its 200-day moving average price is $78.54.

Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF Cuts Dividend

The firm also recently declared a monthly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, March 4th. Investors of record on Monday, March 2nd were issued a dividend of $0.2632 per share. This represents a c) dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 4.1%. The ex-dividend date was Monday, March 2nd.

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.