Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF (NASDAQ:VPLS) Short Interest Up 396.4% in April

Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF (NASDAQ:VPLS) was the target of a large increase in short interest in April. As of April 30th, there was short interest totaling 227,411 shares, an increase of 396.4% from the April 15th total of 45,810 shares. Currently, 1.3% of the company’s stock are short sold. Based on an average trading volume of 157,542 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 1.4 days.

Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF Stock Performance

VPLS traded down $0.38 during midday trading on Friday, reaching $76.94. 49,449 shares of the company were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 151,758. Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF has a one year low of $75.77 and a one year high of $79.41. The company’s fifty day moving average price is $77.68 and its 200 day moving average price is $78.23.

Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF Announces Dividend

The business also recently declared a monthly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, May 5th. Investors of record on Friday, May 1st were issued a dividend of $0.2842 per share. The ex-dividend date was Friday, May 1st. This represents a c) annualized dividend and a yield of 4.4%.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of VPLS. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. purchased a new position in Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF during the 3rd quarter worth $29,000. Jessup Wealth Management Inc purchased a new stake in shares of Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF in the fourth quarter valued at about $30,000. Godfrey Financial Associates Inc. bought a new position in shares of Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF during the fourth quarter valued at about $36,000. Hazlett Burt & Watson Inc. purchased a new position in Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF during the fourth quarter worth about $49,000. Finally, Kestra Advisory Services LLC purchased a new position in Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF during the fourth quarter worth about $64,000.

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.