Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF (NASDAQ:VPLS) Short Interest Down 13.8% in March

Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF (NASDAQ:VPLS) saw a significant decrease in short interest in the month of March. As of March 15th, there was short interest totalling 9,400 shares, a decrease of 13.8% from the February 28th total of 10,900 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 73,800 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 0.1 days. Approximately 0.2% of the company’s shares are short sold.

Institutional Trading of Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Accredited Wealth Management LLC bought a new position in Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF in the 4th quarter worth $65,000. Moser Wealth Advisors LLC purchased a new position in shares of Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF during the fourth quarter valued at about $217,000. Capital & Planning LLC purchased a new position in shares of Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF during the fourth quarter valued at about $222,000. Ariadne Wealth Management LP bought a new position in Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF in the fourth quarter worth $271,000. Finally, Verum Partners LLC purchased a new position in Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF during the fourth quarter valued at $278,000.

Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF Stock Performance

Shares of NASDAQ:VPLS opened at $77.79 on Friday. The stock’s 50-day moving average is $77.01 and its 200 day moving average is $77.18. 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 firm also recently announced a monthly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, April 3rd. Investors of record on Tuesday, April 1st were issued a dividend of $0.2944 per share. This represents a $3.53 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 4.54%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Tuesday, April 1st. This is an increase from Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF’s previous monthly dividend of $0.29.

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.