Vanguard Core Plus Bond ETF
VPLSNASDAQVanguardFixed Income
As of Oct 22, 2026 close
- Assets (AUM)
- $1.97B
- Expense ratio
- 0.20%
- Dividend yield
- 4.92%
- Holdings
- 3,031
- 52-week range
- $73.45$79.41
- Volume (live)
- -
- Avg. volume (3M)
- 436.23K
VPLS ETF: Vanguard Core Plus Bond ETF - Price, Holdings & Analysis
Vanguard Core Plus Bond ETF Price Chart
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Financial Metrics & Key Statistics
Fund characteristics, expense ratio, dividend yield, and performance metrics
| Day's Range | $74.62 - $75.05 |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $79.41 |
| 52-Week Low | $73.45 |
| Open | $74.62 |
| Volume (last close) | 473.52K |
| Average Volume (3M) | 436.23K |
| 1 Day Change | +0.71% |
|---|---|
| 1 Month Change | +0.23% |
| 6 Month Change | −3.69% |
| YTD Change | −4.00% |
| 1 Year Change | −5.25% |
| Annual Dividend | $3.69 |
|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.92% |
| Last Dividend Ex-Date | Oct 1, 2026 |
| Dividend Growth YoY | +3.56% |
| Years Dividend Growth | 2 |
| Assets (AUM) | $1.97B |
|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 0.20% |
| Total Holdings | 3,031 |
| Inception Date | Nov 19, 2023 |
| 50-Day MA | $75.28 |
|---|---|
| 200-Day MA | $77.05 |
| RSI | 47.83 |
| Stochastic %K | 81.82 |
| Stochastic %D | 80.76 |
Source: Exchange price data and fund disclosures. Data as of Oct 22, 2026. Data sources and methodology
VPLS at a Glance
Vanguard Core Plus Bond ETF (VPLS) is a fixed income ETF from Vanguard, launched in November 2023. It manages $1.97B in assets and charges a 0.20% expense ratio, about $20 a year per $10,000 invested.
As of its Oct 4, 2026 holdings, it holds 3,031 positions. The largest are PMT LOAN TRUST 2026-INV1 (PMTLT.2026-INV1 A36, 0.93%), United States Treasury Notes (T.3.75 04.15.28, 0.76%) and United States Treasury Notes (T.4 03.31.30, 0.73%). The top 10 holdings make up 6.8% of the fund. By sector it leans toward Materials (82.6%) and Healthcare (17.4%). 100.0% of assets are in the United States.
It pays distributions yielding 4.92% at the Oct 22, 2026 close, $3.69 per share over the trailing 12 months. As of the Oct 22, 2026 close, the share price is down 5.3% over one year (price change, excluding distributions).
Frequently Asked Questions About Vanguard Core Plus Bond ETF
What is the current price of VPLS?
The latest VPLS price is $74.98 (Oct 22, 2026 close). The 52-week range is $73.44–$79.41. The share price is down 5.3% over the past year (price change, excluding distributions).
What is the expense ratio for VPLS?
VPLS's annual expense ratio is 0.20%. This represents the yearly cost of holding the fund, deducted from total returns. Compare with similar Fixed Income ETFs in the ETF Screener.
Does VPLS pay dividends?
Yes, VPLS pays a 4.92% dividend yield (trailing 12 months, at the Oct 22, 2026 close). The most recent ex-dividend date was October 1, 2026. View full dividend history in the Dividends section.
What are the top holdings of VPLS?
As of Oct 4, 2026, VPLS's largest holdings are PMT LOAN TRUST 2026-INV1 (0.9%), United States Treasury Notes (0.8%), United States Treasury Notes (0.7%) (combined weight: 2.4%). The fund holds 3031 total positions. View the complete portfolio breakdown in the Holdings section.
How does VPLS compare to similar ETFs?
Compare VPLS (0.20% expense ratio, $1.97B AUM) against similar Fixed Income ETFs using the ETF Screener. Filter by expense ratio, dividend yield, and performance to find alternatives.