Vanguard Core Plus Bond ETF (VPLS)

NASDAQ: VPLS · Real-Time Price · USD
77.95
+0.26 (0.33%)
Aug 13, 2025, 4:00 PM - Market closed
0.33%
Assets $675.36M
Expense Ratio 0.20%
PE Ratio n/a
Shares Out 7.98M
Dividend (ttm) $3.54
Dividend Yield 4.54%
Ex-Dividend Date Aug 1, 2025
Payout Ratio n/a
1-Year Return -0.12%
Volume 61,668
Open 77.95
Previous Close 77.69
Day's Range 77.89 - 77.98
52-Week Low 74.95
52-Week High 79.75
Beta n/a
Holdings 1884
Inception Date Nov 20, 2023

About VPLS

Fund Home Page

The 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.

Asset Class Fixed Income
Category Intermediate Core-Plus Bond
Region North America
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol VPLS
ETF Provider Vanguard

Dividends

Ex-Dividend Amount Pay Date
Aug 1, 2025 $0.3107 Aug 5, 2025
Jul 1, 2025 $0.2916 Jul 3, 2025
Jun 2, 2025 $0.3041 Jun 4, 2025
May 1, 2025 $0.2985 May 5, 2025
Apr 1, 2025 $0.2944 Apr 3, 2025
Mar 3, 2025 $0.2647 Mar 5, 2025
Full Dividend History

News

VPLS: Beyond The Core In Fixed Income

Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF offers active management, balancing core investment-grade bonds with a modest allocation to high-yield for enhanced returns. The fund maintains diversification, moderate du...

6 days ago - Seeking Alpha

3 Great New Vanguard ETFs

#Morningstar #VanguardETFs #ETFInvesting These highly rated ETFs offer Vanguard investors something new. 00:00 Introduction 00:42 Vanguard Core Bond ETF VCRB 01:43 Vanguard Core Plus Bond ETF VPLS 02:...

Other symbols: VCRBVFQY
9 days ago - Morningstar

Beyond the Boring: Exciting New Active Fixed Income ETFs

Approximately 500 new ETFs launched year-to-date through mid July, according to FactSet. This is significantly more than the approximately 300 at this point a year earlier.

Other symbols: GENMRAAAVCRBVGMS
23 days ago - ETF Trends

Vanguard Unveils 3 New Fixed Income ETFs

On Wednesday, Vanguard expanded its fixed income ETF selection with the launch of three new funds. For folks looking to outperform the Treasury market, the Vanguard Government Securities Active ETF (V...

Other symbols: VGMSVGVTVTGVTP
5 weeks ago - ETF Trends

Defense, Yield, or Both? An Active Bond ETF for Any Market

Elevated interest rates and market uncertainty make for an interesting tandem regarding getting core bond exposure. When considering yield, reinforcing a portfolio to absorb market shocks, or both, co...

Other symbols: BND
5 weeks ago - ETF Trends

3 Vanguard ETFs and Funds Get New Ratings

A trio of Vanguard's bond offerings recently received their first Morningstar medalist ratings.

Other symbols: VCRB
4 months ago - Morningstar

3 Great ETFs for an IRA in 2025

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Other symbols: JPIEVYM
5 months ago - Morningstar

VPLS: Active Aggregate Market Bond ETF

The Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF is an actively managed fund focusing on investment-grade U.S. bonds, with selective exposure to below-investment-grade and emerging market debt. VPLS has outperformed t...

6 months ago - Seeking Alpha

Active-bond ETFs see record demand. Did Vanguard's fee cuts include such funds?

Investors have upped their interest in actively managed bond ETFs, pouring record capital into them in January as some paid up in hopes of stronger returns.

Other symbols: AGGBINCBIVBNDCLOASGOV
6 months ago - Market Watch

VPLS: Simple Active Bond ETF, Slightly Above-Average 4.4% Forward Yield And Returns

VPLS is an actively managed ETF focusing on investment-grade bonds. It is quite similar to its benchmark, with a slightly higher yield, returns, and credit risk. VPLS is a solid investment, albeit van...

9 months ago - Seeking Alpha

Bond ETF flows this year just topped annual record set in 2021

Investors are flocking to bond ETFs this year, according to State Street.

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11 months ago - Market Watch

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...

1 year ago - Seeking Alpha

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 ...

1 year ago - Seeking Alpha