Short Interest in Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF (NASDAQ:VPLS) Declines By 46.0%

Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF (NASDAQ:VPLS) was the recipient of a large decrease in short interest during the month of November. As of November 15th, there was short interest totalling 25,900 shares, a decrease of 46.0% from the October 31st total of 48,000 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 38,200 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 0.7 days.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF

Large investors have recently modified their holdings of the stock. GSG Advisors LLC grew its holdings in shares of Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF by 62.5% in the 2nd quarter. GSG Advisors LLC now owns 5,131 shares of the company’s stock worth $387,000 after purchasing an additional 1,974 shares during the last quarter. MorganRosel Wealth Management LLC grew its position in Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF by 1.2% during the 2nd quarter. MorganRosel Wealth Management LLC now owns 96,465 shares of the company’s stock worth $7,343,000 after acquiring an additional 1,181 shares during the last quarter. Lakewood Asset Management LLC acquired a new stake in Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF during the 2nd quarter valued at $383,000. OMNI 360 Wealth Inc. boosted its stake in Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF by 51.9% in the second quarter. OMNI 360 Wealth Inc. now owns 5,346 shares of the company’s stock worth $407,000 after purchasing an additional 1,826 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Diversified Portfolios Inc. grew its holdings in shares of Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF by 303.2% during the second quarter. Diversified Portfolios Inc. now owns 33,045 shares of the company’s stock worth $2,515,000 after purchasing an additional 24,849 shares during the last quarter.

Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF Trading Up 0.1 %

NASDAQ VPLS opened at $77.49 on Thursday. Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF has a twelve month low of $74.41 and a twelve month high of $79.75. The firm has a 50-day simple moving average of $77.86 and a 200 day simple moving average of $77.40.

Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF Increases Dividend

The firm also recently declared a monthly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, November 5th. Investors of record on Friday, November 1st were given a $0.2866 dividend. This represents a $3.44 annualized dividend and a yield of 4.44%. 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.

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.