Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF (NASDAQ:VPLS) Short Interest Update

Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF (NASDAQ:VPLS) was the target of a significant drop in short interest during the month of March. As of March 13th, there was short interest totaling 48,568 shares, a drop of 41.5% from the February 26th total of 83,064 shares. Currently, 0.4% of the shares of the company are sold short. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 167,641 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 0.3 days.

Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF Price Performance

Shares of VPLS opened at $76.95 on Friday. The company’s fifty day moving average price is $78.31 and its 200-day moving average price is $78.50. Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF has a 1-year low of $74.95 and a 1-year high of $79.41.

Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF Cuts Dividend

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

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of VPLS. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. purchased a new position in shares of Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF in the third quarter worth about $29,000. Jessup Wealth Management Inc purchased a new stake in Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $30,000. Godfrey Financial Associates Inc. acquired a new position in Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF in the 4th quarter worth approximately $36,000. Hazlett Burt & Watson Inc. acquired a new position in Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF in the 4th quarter worth approximately $49,000. Finally, Joseph Group Capital Management purchased a new position in Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $59,000.

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.