Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF (NASDAQ:VPLS) Sees Significant Drop in Short Interest

Posted by Defense World Staff on Mar 1st, 2025

Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF (NASDAQ:VPLS – Get Free Report) saw a significant drop in short interest in the month of February. As of February 15th, there was short interest totalling 5,900 shares, a drop of 46.4% from the January 31st total of 11,000 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 60,700 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 0.1 days.

Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF Stock Performance

VPLS stock opened at $77.88 on Friday. The firm has a 50 day moving average of $76.30 and a 200-day moving average of $77.42. Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF has a 12 month low of $74.41 and a 12 month high of $79.75.

Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF Cuts Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, February 5th. Stockholders of record on Monday, February 3rd were given a $0.3168 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Monday, February 3rd.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF

A number of large investors have recently modified their holdings of VPLS. Landmark Wealth Management LLC bought a new position in shares of Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF in the third quarter valued at approximately $6,506,000. Diversified Portfolios Inc. boosted its position in shares of Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF by 155.9% in the third quarter. Diversified Portfolios Inc. now owns 84,546 shares of the company’s stock valued at $6,706,000 after acquiring an additional 51,501 shares during the period. CFO4Life Group LLC bought a new position in shares of Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $3,831,000. Silver Oak Securities Incorporated bought a new position in shares of Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $3,566,000. Finally, Keystone Financial Group Inc. bought a new position in shares of Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $3,394,000.

About Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF

(Get Free Report)

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.