Vanguard Core Plus Bond ETF (VPLS)
| Assets | $1.24B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.20% |
| PE Ratio | n/a |
| Shares Out | 15.67M |
| Dividend (ttm) | $3.70 |
| Dividend Yield | 4.69% |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Feb 2, 2026 |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Payout Ratio | n/a |
| Volume | 144,534 |
| Open | 79.04 |
| Previous Close | 79.02 |
| Day's Range | 78.99 - 79.06 |
| 52-Week Low | 74.95 |
| 52-Week High | 79.41 |
| Beta | 0.18 |
| Holdings | 2431 |
| Inception Date | Nov 20, 2023 |
About VPLS
Fund Home PageThe 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. VPLS was launched on Nov 20, 2023 and is issued by Vanguard.
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 2, 2026 | $0.2868 | Feb 4, 2026 |
| Dec 18, 2025 | $0.4957 | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Dec 1, 2025 | $0.2891 | Dec 3, 2025 |
| Nov 3, 2025 | $0.2912 | Nov 5, 2025 |
| Oct 1, 2025 | $0.2787 | Oct 3, 2025 |
| Sep 2, 2025 | $0.2977 | Sep 4, 2025 |
Performance
VPLS had a total return of 8.05% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 6.85%.
News
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VPLS: Beyond The Core In Fixed Income
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VPLS: Simple Active Bond ETF, Slightly Above-Average 4.4% Forward Yield And Returns
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VPLS: A Little Plus To Your Core
High-quality bonds are becoming more attractive after a bear market. Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF offers a diversified portfolio with government and AAA rated holdings. The VPLS fund has exposure to em...
First Look At The Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF
The Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF seeks total return and current income through diversified exposure to the US investment-grade bond market. VPLS allows for selective exposure to below-investment-grade ...