Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF (VPLS) Price, Holdings, & News

ETF Overview

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.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $76.68 to $76.90
• 50-Day Range: $75.68 to $77.79
• 52-Week Range: $74.95 to $79.75
• Volume: 64,917 shs
• Average Volume: 52,320 shs
• Market Capitalization: $485.63 million
• Assets Under Management: $555.92 million
• Dividend Yield: 4.54%
• Net Expense Ratio: 0.20%
• Aggregate Rating: N/A

VPLS ETF - Frequently Asked Questions

How have VPLS shares performed this year?

Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF's stock was trading at $75.99 at the beginning of 2025. Since then, VPLS shares have increased by 1.1% and is now trading at $76.84.
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Who are Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF's major shareholders?

Top institutional shareholders of Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF include LPL Financial LLC (4.08%), Royal Bank of Canada (2.41%), Diversified Portfolios Inc. (2.12%) and MorganRosel Wealth Management LLC (1.78%).

How do I buy shares of Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF?

Shares of VPLS stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF investors own include GitLab (GTLB), Broadwind (BWEN), Dutch Bros (BROS), Vanguard Total International Bond ETF (BNDX), Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF (BND), Avino Silver & Gold Mines (ASM) and Avino Silver & Gold Mines (ASM).

Fund Details

• Issuer: Vanguard
• Fund Name: Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF
• Tax Classification: Regulated Investment Company
• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Current Symbol: NASDAQ:VPLS
• Inception Date: 11/20/2023
• Fund Manager: Michael Chang, Arvind Narayanan, Brian Quigley, Daniel Shaykevich
• Previous Symbol: NASDAQ:VPLS
• Web: N/A
• Phone: N/A

Fund Focus

• Asset Class: Fixed Income
• Benchmark: N/A
• Category: Broad Debt
• Focus: Broad Debt
• Development Level: Blended Development
• Region: Global
• Number of Holdings: 3774

Fund Statistics

• Assets Under Management: $555.92 million
• Average Daily Volume: $0.00
• Discount/Premium: 0.21%

Administrator, Advisor and Custodian

• Administrator: The Vanguard Group, Inc.
• Advisor: The Vanguard Group, Inc.
• Custodian: JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.
• Distributor: Vanguard Marketing Corporation
• Transfer Agent: The Vanguard Group, Inc.
• Trustee: N/A
• Lead Market Maker: Jane Street

Options

• Optionable: N/A
• Short Interest: 62,200 shs

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 6,320,000
• Beta: 0.15