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

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

Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF Trading Up 0.4 %

Shares of NASDAQ:VPLS traded up $0.34 during mid-day trading on Friday, reaching $77.88. 180,203 shares of the company traded hands, compared to its average volume of 40,938. Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF has a 52 week low of $74.41 and a 52 week high of $79.75. The company’s 50 day moving average price is $76.30 and its 200-day moving average price is $77.42.

Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF Cuts Dividend

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

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of VPLS. Parr Mcknight Wealth Management Group LLC purchased a new position in shares of Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF during the fourth quarter valued at about $2,184,000. Captrust Financial Advisors purchased a new stake in shares of Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $1,045,000. Accredited Wealth Management LLC bought a new stake in Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF during the 4th quarter valued at $65,000. Ausdal Financial Partners Inc. lifted its holdings in shares of Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF by 3.0% in the 4th quarter. Ausdal Financial Partners Inc. now owns 18,753 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,425,000 after buying an additional 555 shares during the period. Finally, Ariadne Wealth Management LP bought a new position in shares of Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF during the 4th quarter worth $271,000.

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.