Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF (NASDAQ:VPLS) Sees Large Growth in Short Interest

Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF (NASDAQ:VPLS) was the recipient of a large growth in short interest during the month of December. As of December 15th, there was short interest totalling 34,600 shares, a growth of 82.1% from the November 30th total of 19,000 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 40,300 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 0.9 days.

Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF Price Performance

Shares of NASDAQ:VPLS opened at $75.91 on Friday. The business’s 50 day moving average is $77.08 and its 200 day moving average is $77.57. Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF has a 52-week low of $74.41 and a 52-week high of $79.75.

Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF Increases Dividend

The firm also recently declared a dividend, which will be paid on Friday, December 27th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, December 24th will be given a $0.3312 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, December 24th. This is a boost from Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF’s previous dividend of $0.28.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. MorganRosel Wealth Management LLC lifted its position in Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF by 4.1% during the third quarter. MorganRosel Wealth Management LLC now owns 100,410 shares of the company’s stock valued at $7,965,000 after acquiring an additional 3,945 shares during the last quarter. Diversified Portfolios Inc. boosted its position in shares of Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF by 155.9% in the 3rd quarter. Diversified Portfolios Inc. now owns 84,546 shares of the company’s stock worth $6,706,000 after purchasing an additional 51,501 shares in the last quarter. Landmark Wealth Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF in the 3rd quarter worth $6,506,000. Integrity Wealth Solutions LLC grew its stake in Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF by 14.4% during the 3rd quarter. Integrity Wealth Solutions LLC now owns 23,205 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,841,000 after buying an additional 2,928 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Leavell Investment Management Inc. acquired a new position in Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF during the 3rd quarter valued at about $991,000.

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.