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

Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF (NASDAQ:VPLS) was the recipient of a significant growth in short interest during the month of April. As of April 15th, there was short interest totalling 36,700 shares, a growth of 307.8% from the March 31st total of 9,000 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 27,100 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 1.4 days.

Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF Trading Down 0.3 %

VPLS traded down $0.25 on Thursday, reaching $74.54. 12,449 shares of the company’s stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 26,887. Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF has a twelve month low of $74.42 and a twelve month high of $77.89. The business has a fifty day moving average price of $75.97.

Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF Increases Dividend

The firm also recently announced a dividend, which was paid on Thursday, April 4th. Investors of record on Tuesday, April 2nd were paid a dividend of $0.2954 per share. This is an increase from Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF’s previous dividend of $0.25. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, April 1st.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF

Several large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in VPLS. Integrity Wealth Solutions LLC acquired a new position in Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF during the 1st quarter worth approximately $1,135,000. OMNI 360 Wealth Inc. acquired a new position in shares of Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF in the 1st quarter valued at $270,000. Panoramic Investment Advisors LLC acquired a new position in shares of Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF in the 1st quarter valued at $223,000. MorganRosel Wealth Management LLC acquired a new position in shares of Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF in the 1st quarter valued at $7,310,000. Finally, Breakwater Capital Group boosted its holdings in shares of Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF by 109.1% in the 1st quarter. Breakwater Capital Group now owns 10,752 shares of the company’s stock valued at $825,000 after buying an additional 5,609 shares in the last quarter.

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.