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

Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF (NASDAQ:VPLS) was the target of a significant drop in short interest during the month of November. As of November 30th, there was short interest totalling 19,000 shares, a drop of 26.6% from the November 15th total of 25,900 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 36,600 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 0.5 days.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the company. Landmark Wealth Management LLC purchased a new stake in Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF in the 3rd quarter worth approximately $6,506,000. Diversified Portfolios Inc. boosted its holdings in shares of Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF by 155.9% during the third quarter. Diversified Portfolios Inc. now owns 84,546 shares of the company’s stock worth $6,706,000 after purchasing an additional 51,501 shares during the last quarter. Leavell Investment Management Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF in the third quarter valued at $991,000. Investment Advisory Group LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF in the third quarter valued at $561,000. Finally, Wilmington Savings Fund Society FSB acquired a new position in Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF in the third quarter valued at $498,000.

Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF Trading Down 0.4 %

Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF stock traded down $0.27 during midday trading on Friday, reaching $76.91. 27,744 shares of the company were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 32,945. The firm’s 50-day simple moving average is $77.42 and its 200-day simple moving average is $77.53. Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF has a 1 year low of $74.41 and a 1 year high of $79.75.

Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF Increases Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a monthly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, November 5th. Stockholders of record on Friday, November 1st were given a $0.2866 dividend. This represents a $3.44 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 4.47%. The ex-dividend date was Friday, November 1st. This is a positive change from Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF’s previous monthly dividend of $0.14.

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.