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

Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF (NASDAQ:VPLS) was the target of a significant growth in short interest during the month of August. As of August 31st, there was short interest totalling 58,200 shares, a growth of 15.0% from the August 15th total of 50,600 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 34,000 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 1.7 days.

Institutional Trading of Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the stock. North Star Investment Management Corp. bought a new stake in shares of Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF during the first quarter worth $25,000. Steph & Co. bought a new stake in shares of Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF during the first quarter worth $72,000. MorganRosel Wealth Management LLC grew its stake in shares of Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF by 1.2% during the second quarter. MorganRosel Wealth Management LLC now owns 96,465 shares of the company’s stock worth $7,343,000 after buying an additional 1,181 shares during the last quarter. OMNI 360 Wealth Inc. grew its stake in shares of Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF by 51.9% during the second quarter. OMNI 360 Wealth Inc. now owns 5,346 shares of the company’s stock worth $407,000 after buying an additional 1,826 shares during the last quarter. Finally, GSG Advisors LLC grew its stake in shares of Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF by 62.5% during the second quarter. GSG Advisors LLC now owns 5,131 shares of the company’s stock worth $387,000 after buying an additional 1,974 shares during the last quarter.

Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF Price Performance

Shares of NASDAQ:VPLS opened at $79.46 on Monday. The company’s 50 day simple moving average is $77.98 and its 200 day simple moving average is $76.60. Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF has a 1 year low of $74.41 and a 1 year high of $79.50.

Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF Cuts Dividend

The business also recently announced a dividend, which was paid on Thursday, September 5th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, September 3rd were paid a dividend of $0.2835 per share. The ex-dividend date was Tuesday, September 3rd.

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.