Vanguard Core Plus Bond ETF (VPLS)
| Assets | $1.02B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.20% |
| PE Ratio | n/a |
| Shares Out | 13.01M |
| Dividend (ttm) | $3.57 |
| Dividend Yield | 4.55% |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 1, 2025 |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Payout Ratio | n/a |
| Volume | 132,455 |
| Open | 78.64 |
| Previous Close | 78.49 |
| Day's Range | 78.46 - 78.64 |
| 52-Week Low | 74.95 |
| 52-Week High | 79.41 |
| Beta | 0.17 |
| Holdings | 2298 |
| 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.
Dividends
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Aug 1, 2025 | $0.3107 | Aug 5, 2025 |
| Jul 1, 2025 | $0.2916 | Jul 3, 2025 |
Performance
VPLS had a total return of 5.86% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 6.60%.
News
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VPLS: A Little Plus To Your Core
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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 ...