VPLS Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF
Quote as of Aug 26, 2026 20:00 UTC · Market data delayed approximately 15–20 minutes unless otherwise indicated.
| Previous Close | 76.83 | Day Range | 76.66 – 76.77 |
| 52-Week Range | 76.16 – 79.41 | Volume | 140.66K |
| Avg Volume | 189.69K | AUM | $1.80B (Aug 26, 2026) |
| Expense Ratio | 0.20% | Yield (TTM) | 4.78% |
| NAV | 76.68 | Premium/Discount | +0.04% indicative |
| Inception | Dec 06, 2023 | Holdings | 1434 |
| Issuer | Vanguard | Exchange | NASDAQ |
| Category | Materials | Index Tracked | Not stated in source data |
| CUSIP | 922020755 | ISIN | US9220207552 |
| Management | Actively managed (per issuer description) | ||
About this ETF
The Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF (VPLS) is an actively managed investment vehicle aiming for broad diversification, primarily targeting the U.S. bond market comprised of investment-grade securities. It also strategically incorporates a portion of higher-risk, below-investment-grade bonds and international debt, notably from developing economies. As a cost-efficient option, the fund allocates capital across a spectrum of fixed-income assets, including U.S. government (Treasury) bonds, mortgage-backed instruments, corporate debt, and emerging market sovereign or corporate debt. These holdings span a range of yields, durations, and credit ratings. Its strategy employs a rigorous, risk-managed methodology to surpass its designated benchmark. This is achieved through careful selection of individual securities, strategic allocation across different market sectors, and skilled management of interest rate sensitivity (duration). As is typical for fixed-income portfolios, this ETF is susceptible to interest rate fluctuations. A rise in prevailing interest rates can lead to a decline in the value of the underlying bonds, consequently diminishing the fund's net asset value. Given its anticipated moderate exposure to debt with lower credit ratings, the fund also carries credit risk. Should an issuer's financial health or ability to meet timely interest and principal obligations be perceived negatively, the value of those bonds may fall. Because this fund strategically invests across the full spectrum of the fixed-income market – encompassing various sectors, maturities, and credit qualities – it can serve as a foundational bond allocation for investors who are comfortable with an elevated level of risk within their fixed-income portfolio. It's important to note that the Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF operates independently and should not be confused with the Vanguard Core-Plus Bond Index ETF (BNDP) or the Vanguard Core-Plus Bond Fund (VCPIX and VCPAX). Variations in their respective sizes, investment methodologies, and specific portfolio assets are likely to result in divergent performance outcomes among these offerings.
Description from the fund data provider · profile as of Aug 26, 2026.
Price Chart
Daily closing prices (price return, not total return). Comparison lines are normalized to percent change from the range start. Source: Financial Modeling Prep.
Performance
| 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* | Incep.* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price return | +0.57% | -0.69% | -2.89% | -1.65% | -1.37% | — | — | — | +0.70% |
| Total return | +0.99% | +0.47% | -0.69% | +0.95% | +3.38% | — | — | — | +5.27% |
* Annualized. Total return uses the dividend-adjusted price series (distributions reinvested); price return uses unadjusted closes. Performance through Aug 25, 2026. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
Fees
| Net expense ratio | 0.20% | Annual cost of a $10,000 investment | $20.00 |
Illustrative calculation only: expense ratio × $10,000. It excludes trading costs, bid/ask spreads, taxes and changes in investment value. Gross vs. net expense details and any fee waivers are in the prospectus.
Holdings
Holdings as of Aug 25, 2026 — portfolio reporting date from the data provider; holdings are not live positions. 2939 rows in database.
| # | Holding | Ticker | Weight | Shares | Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MKTLIQ 12/31/2049 | — | 2.03% | 364.41K | $36.4M |
| 2 | United States Treasury Note/Bond 3.75%… | — | 1.43% | 260.00K | $25.8M |
| 3 | PMT Loan Trust 2026-INV1 4.92% 01/25/2057 | — | 1.01% | 182.17K | $18.2M |
| 4 | Fannie Mae REMICS 4.72% 04/25/2056 | — | 0.88% | 158.97K | $15.9M |
| 5 | United States Treasury Note/Bond 4.00%… | — | 0.76% | 138.94K | $13.7M |
| 6 | United States Treasury Note/Bond 3.50%… | — | 0.75% | 136.80K | $13.5M |
| 7 | Fannie Mae Pool 5.00% 02/01/2056 | — | 0.65% | 119.95K | $11.7M |
| 8 | Freddie Mac Pool 4.00% 06/01/2052 | — | 0.63% | 122.88K | $11.3M |
| 9 | Fannie Mae REMICS 4.62% 07/25/2055 | — | 0.62% | 111.35K | $11.1M |
| 10 | Fannie Mae REMICS 5.07% 06/25/2056 | — | 0.53% | 94.18K | $9.5M |
| 11 | OBX 2026-INV2 Trust 5.37% 04/25/2056 | — | 0.50% | 89.25K | $8.9M |
| 12 | NVIDIA Corp 4.35% 06/15/2029 | — | 0.47% | 85.80K | $8.5M |
| 13 | United States Treasury Note/Bond 4.38%… | — | 0.47% | 86.80K | $8.5M |
| 14 | Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac 5.50% 08/13/2026 | — | 0.47% | 85.00K | $8.4M |
| 15 | United States Treasury Note/Bond 4.13%… | — | 0.44% | 80.00K | $7.9M |
| 16 | United States Treasury Note/Bond 3.50%… | — | 0.44% | 80.00K | $7.9M |
| 17 | OBX 2026-INV4 Trust 5.32% 05/25/2056 | — | 0.43% | 76.94K | $7.7M |
| 18 | NVIDIA Corp 4.25% 06/15/2028 | — | 0.42% | 76.10K | $7.6M |
| 19 | United States Treasury Note/Bond 1.25%… | — | 0.42% | 80.00K | $7.5M |
| 20 | Eskom Holdings 4.31% 07/23/2027 | — | 0.41% | 74.65K | $7.4M |
| 21 | Freddie Mac REMICS 3.00% 04/15/2046 | — | 0.40% | 81.57K | $7.3M |
| 22 | Mexican Bonos 7.75% 11/23/2034 | — | 0.40% | 1.35M | $7.2M |
| 23 | Fannie Mae Pool 2.00% 01/01/2051 | — | 0.38% | 86.77K | $6.8M |
| 24 | Foundry JV Holdco LLC 5.90% 01/25/2033 | — | 0.35% | 61.19K | $6.2M |
| 25 | Dominican Republic International Bond 5.95%… | — | 0.34% | 61.71K | $6.2M |
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Sector Exposure
Geographic Exposure
Country weights as reported by the data provider. Developed/emerging/frontier labels follow the classification on the Methodology page. Currency hedged: No hedging indicated in the fund name.
Distributions
| Yield (TTM) | 4.78% | Paid (last 12 months) | $3.6687 |
| Frequency | Monthly | SEC yield | Not provided by our data source — see the issuer page |
| Last ex-date | Aug 03, 2026 | Last payment | $0.3056 (Aug 05, 2026) |
| Growth 1Y | +3.61% | Growth 3Y / 5Y (ann.) | — / — |
| Ex-date | Record | Pay date | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 03, 2026 | Aug 03, 2026 | Aug 05, 2026 | $0.3056 |
| Jul 01, 2026 | Jul 01, 2026 | Jul 06, 2026 | $0.2909 |
| Jun 01, 2026 | Jun 01, 2026 | Jun 03, 2026 | $0.2911 |
| May 01, 2026 | May 01, 2026 | May 05, 2026 | $0.2842 |
| Apr 01, 2026 | Apr 01, 2026 | Apr 06, 2026 | $0.2945 |
| Mar 02, 2026 | Mar 02, 2026 | Mar 04, 2026 | $0.2632 |
| Feb 02, 2026 | Feb 02, 2026 | Feb 04, 2026 | $0.2868 |
| Dec 18, 2025 | Dec 18, 2025 | Dec 22, 2025 | $0.4957 |
| Dec 01, 2025 | Dec 01, 2025 | Dec 03, 2025 | $0.2891 |
| Nov 03, 2025 | Nov 03, 2025 | Nov 05, 2025 | $0.2912 |
| Oct 01, 2025 | Oct 01, 2025 | Oct 03, 2025 | $0.2787 |
| Sep 02, 2025 | Sep 02, 2025 | Sep 04, 2025 | $0.2977 |
Trailing distribution yield = last 12 months of cash ÷ current price. It is NOT the SEC 30-day yield and distributions are not guaranteed to continue. The difference explained →
Risk Statistics
| Volatility 1Y / 3Y | 3.56% / 4.54% | Sharpe 1Y / 3Y | -0.074 / 0.374 |
| Max drawdown 1Y / 3Y | -2.73% / -4.19% | Sortino 1Y | -0.106 |
| Beta vs S&P 500 (3Y) | 0.07 | Correlation vs S&P 500 (1Y) | 0.418 |
| Downside deviation 1Y | 2.48% | Risk-free rate used | 3.72% (3M T-bill, FRED) |
Computed by ETF Explorer from daily dividend-adjusted closes; volatility and drawdown are annualized/period figures; S&P 500 exposure proxied by SPY. As of Aug 26, 2026. Formulas →
Liquidity
| Volume today | 140.66K | Average volume | 189.69K |
| AUM | $1.80B | Premium/Discount | +0.04% |
| Bid/Ask spread | Not provided by our data source. Check your broker's quote screen; spreads are widest at the open and close. | ||
Premium/discount compares the delayed market price with the last reported NAV — an indicative figure, not the official closing premium/discount. How ETF liquidity works →
Fund Flows (estimated)
| Period | Est. net flow | % of starting AUM | AUM start → end |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | $0.00 | 0.00% | $1.80B → $1.80B |
| 1 Week | -$4.8M | -0.27% | $1.80B → $1.80B |
ETF Explorer estimate: change in reported AUM minus the market-move effect, from our own daily snapshots. Not official issuer creation/redemption data.
Official Fund Resources
External links open the issuer's site or SEC EDGAR in a new tab. The prospectus and official documents are always the authoritative source — review them before investing.
Latest News for VPLS
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