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Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF (VPLS)
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…
Price
Top 10 holdings
| Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac 4.50% 06/11/2026 | 0.89% |
| United States Treasury Note/Bond 3.50% 10/31/2027 | 0.85% |
| United States Treasury Note/Bond 3.50% 04/30/2030 | 0.84% |
| Asian Development Bank 4.25% 05/28/2031 | 0.79% |
| Kreditanstalt fuer Wiederaufbau 4.13% 07/22/2031 | 0.73% |
| OBX 2026-INV2 Trust 5.36% 04/25/2056 | 0.68% |
| Fannie Mae REMICS 5.15% 06/25/2056 | 0.62% |
| OBX 2026-INV4 Trust 5.31% 05/25/2056 | 0.61% |
| United States Treasury Note/Bond 4.63% 04/30/2029 | 0.59% |
| Canada Government International Bond 4.25% 05/28/2031 | 0.56% |
Sector mix
Price chart
Returns
| 1 month | -0.51% |
| 3 months | -1.34% |
| 6 months | -1.98% |
| Year to date | -1.89% |
| 1 year | -0.76% |
| 3 years (ann.) | — |
| 5 years (ann.) | — |
| 10 years (ann.) | — |
Risk profile
| Volatility (1y, ann.) | 3.84% |
| Sharpe (1y) | -0.18 |
| Sharpe (3y) | — |
| Sortino (1y) | -0.25 |
| Max drawdown (1y) | -3.59% |
| Max drawdown (5y) | — |
| Max drawdown (full) | -5.62% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 (1y) | 0.11 |
| Correlation vs S&P 500 (1y) | 0.36 |
Technical outlook as of 2026-07-13
The Monte Carlo cone is drawn on the price chart above (Forecast overlay); RSI, MACD and the rest of the oscillators live in its indicator panels.
Full holdings
| Constituent | ISIN | Market value | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
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Sector breakdown
Geographic exposure
Cost vs. peers
Comparison universe: 1,710 funds of the same asset class.
Cost impact calculator
Dividend history
Distributing share class Income is paid out to shareholders.
| Ex-date | Payment | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-01 | 2026-07-06 | USD 0.2909 |
| 2026-06-01 | 2026-06-03 | USD 0.2911 |
| 2026-05-01 | 2026-05-05 | USD 0.2842 |
| 2026-04-01 | 2026-04-06 | USD 0.2945 |
| 2026-03-02 | 2026-03-04 | USD 0.2632 |
| 2026-02-02 | 2026-02-04 | USD 0.2868 |
| 2025-12-18 | 2025-12-22 | USD 0.4957 |
| 2025-12-01 | 2025-12-03 | USD 0.2891 |
| 2025-11-03 | 2025-11-05 | USD 0.2912 |
| 2025-10-01 | 2025-10-03 | USD 0.2787 |
| 2025-09-02 | 2025-09-04 | USD 0.2977 |
| 2025-08-01 | 2025-08-05 | USD 0.3107 |
| 2025-07-01 | 2025-07-03 | USD 0.2916 |
| 2025-06-02 | 2025-06-04 | USD 0.3041 |
| 2025-05-01 | 2025-05-05 | USD 0.2985 |
| 2025-04-01 | 2025-04-03 | USD 0.2944 |
| 2025-03-03 | 2025-03-05 | USD 0.2647 |
| 2025-02-03 | 2025-02-05 | USD 0.3168 |
| 2024-12-24 | 2024-12-27 | USD 0.3312 |
| 2024-12-02 | 2024-12-04 | USD 0.2838 |
| 2024-11-01 | 2024-11-05 | USD 0.2866 |
| 2024-10-01 | 2024-10-03 | USD 0.2751 |
| 2024-09-03 | 2024-09-05 | USD 0.2835 |
| 2024-08-01 | 2024-08-05 | USD 0.2891 |
| 2024-07-01 | 2024-07-03 | USD 0.2814 |
| 2024-06-03 | 2024-06-05 | USD 0.2885 |
| 2024-05-01 | 2024-05-06 | USD 0.2884 |
| 2024-04-01 | 2024-04-04 | USD 0.2954 |
| 2024-03-01 | 2024-03-06 | USD 0.2510 |
| 2024-02-01 | 2024-02-06 | USD 0.2801 |
| 2023-12-28 | 2024-01-03 | USD 0.1389 |
ESG profile
Benchmark: average of 87 funds of the same asset class with derived ESG data.
Similar ETFs
| Fund | TER | AUM (USD) | Yield (TTM) | Return 1y | Sharpe 1y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF BND | 0.03% | 394.40B | 4.01% | -0.82% | -0.19 |
| iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF AGG | 0.03% | 138.36B | 4.03% | -0.76% | -0.17 |
| Vanguard Total International Bond ETF BNDX | 0.07% | 122.00B | 4.52% | -2.72% | -0.64 |
| iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF SGOV | 0.09% | 97.69B | 3.80% | +0.05% | 0.05 |
| Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF VTIP | 0.03% | 70.50B | 4.16% | -0.54% | -0.18 |
| Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF BSV | 0.03% | 70.40B | 4.02% | -1.02% | -0.48 |
| Vanguard Intermediate-Term Corporate Bond ETF VCIT | 0.03% | 68.70B | 4.86% | -1.04% | -0.22 |
| Vanguard Intermediate-Term Bond ETF BIV | 0.03% | 52.20B | 4.27% | -1.28% | -0.28 |
| Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF VCSH | 0.03% | 50.50B | 4.47% | -0.85% | -0.36 |
| Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury ETF VGIT | 0.03% | 49.50B | 3.89% | -1.50% | -0.41 |
Cheaper alternatives
No fund of the class reaches 60% portfolio overlap — showing the cheapest funds of the class instead.
| Fund | TER | AUM (USD) | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Total International Bond ETF BNDX | 0.07% | 122.00B | 0.0% |
| Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF BSV | 0.03% | 70.40B | 0.0% |
| iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF AGG | 0.03% | 138.36B | 0.0% |
| Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF VTIP | 0.03% | 70.50B | 0.0% |
| Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF BND | 0.03% | 394.40B | 0.0% |
