Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF (NASDAQ:VPLS) Short Interest Update

Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF (NASDAQ:VPLS) was the target of a large decrease in short interest during the month of January. As of January 15th, there was short interest totalling 29,800 shares, a decrease of 13.9% from the December 31st total of 34,600 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 43,000 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 0.7 days.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF

Several institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in VPLS. Lakewood Asset Management LLC increased its stake in shares of Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF by 63.4% during the third quarter. Lakewood Asset Management LLC now owns 8,233 shares of the company’s stock worth $653,000 after purchasing an additional 3,195 shares in the last quarter. MorganRosel Wealth Management LLC raised its position in Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF by 4.1% in the 3rd quarter. MorganRosel Wealth Management LLC now owns 100,410 shares of the company’s stock valued at $7,965,000 after purchasing an additional 3,945 shares in the last quarter. Investment Advisory Group LLC purchased a new stake in Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF during the 3rd quarter worth about $561,000. Integrity Wealth Solutions LLC boosted its position in shares of Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF by 14.4% in the 3rd quarter. Integrity Wealth Solutions LLC now owns 23,205 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,841,000 after purchasing an additional 2,928 shares during the period. Finally, OMNI 360 Wealth Inc. boosted its stake in shares of Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF by 73.9% during the third quarter. OMNI 360 Wealth Inc. now owns 9,298 shares of the company’s stock worth $737,000 after buying an additional 3,952 shares during the period.

Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF Trading Up 0.1 %

NASDAQ VPLS traded up $0.07 during trading hours on Thursday, hitting $76.61. 76,530 shares of the company were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 56,733. The stock has a 50-day moving average price of $76.51 and a 200 day moving average price of $77.52. Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF has a 52 week low of $74.41 and a 52 week high of $79.75.

Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF Increases Dividend

The company also recently declared a dividend, which was paid on Friday, December 27th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, December 24th were issued a $0.3312 dividend. This is a boost from Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF’s previous dividend of $0.28. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Tuesday, December 24th.

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.