Short Interest in Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF (NASDAQ:VPLS) Grows By 99.9%

Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF (NASDAQ:VPLS) was the recipient of a significant increase in short interest during the month of January. As of January 15th, there was short interest totaling 78,411 shares, an increase of 99.9% from the December 31st total of 39,232 shares. Currently, 0.6% of the company’s stock are sold short. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 166,186 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 0.5 days. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 166,186 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 0.5 days. Currently, 0.6% of the company’s stock are sold short.

Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF Stock Down 0.0%

Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF stock opened at $78.45 on Friday. Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF has a 12 month low of $74.95 and a 12 month high of $79.41. The company has a fifty day moving average price of $78.39 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $78.32.

Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF Cuts Dividend

The firm also recently disclosed a monthly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, February 4th. Investors of record on Monday, February 2nd will be given a dividend of $0.2868 per share. This represents a c) dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 4.4%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, February 2nd.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF

Large investors have recently bought and sold shares of the business. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $29,000. First Pacific Financial acquired a new position in Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF during the 2nd quarter worth $50,000. Joseph Group Capital Management bought a new position in shares of Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF in the third quarter worth $59,000. Ameriflex Group Inc. increased its holdings in shares of Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF by 19.4% during the second quarter. Ameriflex Group Inc. now owns 1,114 shares of the company’s stock valued at $86,000 after purchasing an additional 181 shares during the period. Finally, IFP Advisors Inc bought a new stake in shares of Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF during the second quarter valued at about $89,000.

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.