(VPLS) Core Plus Bond - NASDAQ

ETF Category: Intermediate Core-Plus Bond | Exchange: NASDAQ (USA) | Market Cap: 1.582m USD | Total Return: 5.5% in 12m

Government Bonds, Corporate Bonds, Mortgages, Emerging Markets
Total Rating 53
Safety 62
Buy Signal -0.55
Intermediate Core-Plus Bond
Category Rotation: -1.9
TER: 0.20%
AUM: 1.58B
Avg Turnover: 10.3M
Risk 3d forecast
Volatility4.11%
VaR 5th Pctl0.76%
VaR vs Median2.94%
Reward TTM
Sharpe Ratio0.34
Rel. Str. IBD29.9
Rel. Str. Peer Group83.3
Character TTM
Beta0.080
Beta Downside0.039
Hurst Exponent0.548
Drawdowns 3y
Max DD4.17%
CAGR/Max DD1.38
CAGR/Mean DD5.70

Warnings

No concerns identified

Tailwinds

No distinct edge detected

Description: VPLS Core Plus Bond

The Vanguard Core Plus Bond ETF (VPLS) is an intermediate-term fixed-income fund designed to track a broad index of U.S. dollar-denominated debt. Under normal market conditions, the fund allocates at least 80% of its assets to a diversified mix of U.S. government obligations, corporate bonds, mortgage-backed securities (MBS), and emerging market debt.

The Core-Plus model allows the fund to supplement traditional investment-grade holdings with higher-yielding instruments, such as asset-backed securities and international bonds, to enhance total return. This sector typically benefits from a diversified credit profile that balances the stability of Treasury securities with the yield potential of private-sector debt. Investors should verify how these specific credit allocations align with their personal risk tolerance through ValueRay.

All underlying securities within the portfolio maintain maturities of at least one year, positioning the ETF within the intermediate duration category. This structure provides exposure to various segments of the fixed-income market while maintaining a focus on dollar-denominated liquidity.

Headlines to Watch Out For
  • Federal Reserve interest rate pivots dictate underlying bond valuation and total returns
  • Spreads on corporate and emerging market debt fluctuate with global credit conditions
  • U.S. Treasury yield curve shifts impact the prices of government-backed holdings
  • Mortgage-backed security performance depends on domestic housing market stability and prepayment rates
  • Strategic allocations to higher-yield credit segments influence overall fund alpha generation
What is the price of VPLS shares?

As of June 20, 2026, the stock is trading at USD 77.47 with a total of 86,344 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +0.11%, over one month by +1.60%, over three months by +0.84% and over the past year by +5.52%.

Is VPLS a buy, sell or hold?

Core Plus Bond has no consensus analysts rating.