Short Interest in Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF (NASDAQ:VPLS) Increases By 307.8%

Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF (NASDAQ:VPLS) saw a significant growth in short interest in 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 daily trading volume, of 27,100 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 1.4 days.

Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF Price Performance

Shares of NASDAQ VPLS opened at $74.79 on Friday. The firm’s 50 day simple moving average is $75.91. Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF has a 12-month low of $74.42 and a 12-month high of $77.89.

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 given a dividend of $0.2954 per share. This is a positive change from Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF’s previous dividend of $0.25. The ex-dividend date was Monday, April 1st.

Institutional Trading of Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF

Several large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in VPLS. MorganRosel Wealth Management LLC purchased a new position in Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF during the first quarter valued at approximately $7,310,000. Integrity Wealth Solutions LLC purchased a new position in Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF during the first quarter valued at approximately $1,135,000. Breakwater Capital Group lifted its holdings in Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF by 109.1% during the first quarter. Breakwater Capital Group now owns 10,752 shares of the company’s stock valued at $825,000 after purchasing an additional 5,609 shares in the last quarter. OMNI 360 Wealth Inc. purchased a new position in Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF during the first quarter valued at approximately $270,000. Finally, GSG Advisors LLC purchased a new position in Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF during the first quarter valued at approximately $240,000.

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.