Vanguard Core-Plus Bond Admiral (VCPAX)

Fund Assets	895.48M
Expense Ratio	0.21%
Min. Investment	$3,000
Turnover	384.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.84
Dividend Yield	5.05%
Dividend Growth	-1.44%
Payout Frequency	Monthly
Ex-Dividend Date	Oct 1, 2026

Previous Close	16.48
YTD Return	-1.78%
1-Year Return	-1.36%
5-Year Return	2.31%
52-Week Low	16.35
52-Week High	17.65
Beta (5Y)	n/a
Holdings	2757
Inception Date	n/a

About VCPAX

Vanguard Core-Plus Bond Fund Admiral Shares is a mutual fund designed to provide investors with total return while generating a moderate to high level of current income. This fund chiefly invests in a diverse portfolio of primarily investment-grade U.S. bonds, while also incorporating selective exposure to below-investment-grade securities and debt issued by foreign entities. Its strategy blends U.S. Treasuries, government-related bonds, securitized assets like mortgage-backed securities, and corporate bonds, offering broad credit and sector diversification. Notably, the portfolio's credit quality and interest rate sensitivity are considered medium to moderate, which can appeal to investors seeking balanced risk within the intermediate-term bond space. A combination of low expense ratios and efficient portfolio management positions the fund as a cost-effective solution relative to industry peers. Overall, Vanguard Core-Plus Bond Fund Admiral Shares plays a pivotal role for those aiming to balance income generation and risk mitigation through a comprehensive approach to the fixed income market.

• Fund Family: Vanguard
• Category: Intermediate Core-Plus Bond
• Performance Rating: Above Average
• Risk Rating: Average
• Stock Exchange: Nasdaq
• Ticker Symbol: VCPAX
• Share Class: Admiral Shares

Performance

VCPAX had a total return of -1.36% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 0.46%.

Other Share Classes

These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.

Symbol	Share Class	Expense Ratio
VCPIX	Investor Shares	0.30%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Oct 1, 2026	$0.069	Oct 2, 2026
Sep 1, 2026	$0.0708	Sep 2, 2026
Aug 3, 2026	$0.0709	Aug 4, 2026
Jul 1, 2026	$0.0671	Jul 2, 2026
Jun 1, 2026	$0.069	Jun 2, 2026
May 1, 2026	$0.0675	May 4, 2026

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Last checked:

Oct 16, 2026

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