Short Interest in Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF (NASDAQ:VPLS) Grows By 99.9%

Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF (NASDAQ:VPLS) was the target of a significant increase in short interest in January. As of January 15th, there was short interest totaling 78,411 shares, an increase of 99.9% from the December 31st total of 39,232 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 166,186 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 0.5 days. Currently, 0.6% of the shares of the stock are sold short. Currently, 0.6% of the shares of the stock are sold short. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 166,186 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 0.5 days.

Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF Trading Down 0.1%

VPLS stock traded down $0.05 during trading on Friday, hitting $78.42. The stock had a trading volume of 25,514 shares, compared to its average volume of 148,597. Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF has a 1-year low of $74.95 and a 1-year high of $79.41. The company’s 50 day moving average price is $78.40 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $78.30.

Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF Cuts Dividend

The company also recently announced a monthly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, February 4th. Stockholders of record on Monday, February 2nd will be issued a dividend of $0.2868 per share. The ex-dividend date is Monday, February 2nd. This represents a c) dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 4.4%.

Institutional Trading of Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF

Several large investors have recently modified their holdings of VPLS. D.A. Davidson & CO. increased its position in shares of Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF by 4.2% in the 4th quarter. D.A. Davidson & CO. now owns 21,445 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,675,000 after purchasing an additional 866 shares during the last quarter. OMNI 360 Wealth Inc. grew its position in Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF by 88.5% in the 4th quarter. OMNI 360 Wealth Inc. now owns 28,266 shares of the company’s stock worth $2,220,000 after purchasing an additional 13,270 shares during the last quarter. Concurrent Investment Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $239,000. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. increased its stake in Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF by 66.7% during the 4th quarter. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. now owns 625 shares of the company’s stock valued at $49,000 after buying an additional 250 shares during the period. Finally, Confluence Wealth Services Inc. acquired a new stake in Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF in the fourth quarter worth approximately $325,000.

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. VPLS was launched on Nov 20, 2023 and is issued by Vanguard.