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VPLS ETF · Vanguard Core Plus Bond ETF
The VPLS Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) is provided by Vanguard. This fund is actively managed; it does not track an index. This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
Last update 4/2/2026, 1:30 PM UTC
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This fund is part ofIntl Aggregate Bonds1M perf.-0.93%
Last price
$77.43
1M perf.
-1.20%
1M flows
+€66M
AuM
€1.18B
E/R
0.2%
Rating
Not rated
ESG Consensus®
VPLS
$77.43
Performance & flows
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VPLS
$77.30
+0.25%
Intl Aggregate Bonds
+0.21%
Historic performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | MTD | QTD | YTD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -1.20%  | +0.25%  | +4.36% | N/A | N/A | +0.29% | +0.29% | +0.16% | |
| Flows |
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Main characteristics
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NAV
4/2/2026
$77.30
1D NAV change
+0.17%
Dividend policy
No. of holdings
2527
Inception date
11/20/2023
Jurisdiction
United States
Distribution
United States
Legal structure
Open-end Investment Company
Base currency
USD
Dividend distribution
Trailing 12-month distr. yield
Distribution frequency
Last distribution
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Classification
Investment strategy
The Fund seeks to provide total return while generating a moderate to high level of current income.
Tax optimisation
PEA
France
UK Reporting Status
United Kingdom
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Risk profile
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Historical risk/return profile
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | +0.25% | +4.36% | N/A | N/A |
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Synthetic Risk and Reward Indicator (SRRI)
UCITS
N/A
PRIIPS
N/A
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Exposure
Countries
USA
69.03%
Unavailable
20.19%
Other
10.79%
Sectors
Sovereign
15.37%
Other sectors
4.30%
Banks
3.94%
Oil and gas extraction and refining
1.77%
Power
1.48%
Aircraft production and defense
1.02%
Unavailable
62.88%
Other
9.24%
Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 2527
Top 15 holdings
Data as of February 28, 2026
US91282CNL18
US01F0606347
US01F0506356
US91282CNJ61
Eskom Holdings, 4.314% 23jul2027, USD
USA, Notes 4% 31oct2029, USD (R-2029)
US21H0426385
FN MA4237, 2% 1jan2051, USD (ABS)
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GR0124042764
US01F0226344
USA, Notes 4.625% 30apr2029, USD (Y-2029)
US91282CNU17
US91282CNY39
USA, Notes 3.875% 15aug2034, USD (E-2034)
USA, Bonds 2.375% 15feb2042, USD
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Sustainability
Integrates ESG criteria
No
SDG
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Issuer
Vanguard
Vanguard ID Card
Number of funds
295
Total AuM
€3.75T
Expense ratio range
0.03% - 0.48%
Average expense ratio
0.1359%
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Frequently asked questions about VPLS
What does Vanguard Core Plus Bond ETF, VPLS, invest in?
VPLS is a Active ETF. This ETF provides exposure to Mixed Ratings Aggregate Bonds.
What is the Total Expense ratio (TER) of VPLS?
VPLS carries a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.2%, indicating the annual cost for holding the fund.
When was VPLS launched?
VPLS was introduced to the market on November 20, 2023. It trades on United States
Who is the ETF issuer of VPLS?
Vanguard Core Plus Bond ETF, VPLS, is provided by Vanguard. Learn more about Vanguard here.
What is the current assets under management (AUM) of VPLS?
VPLS oversees €1.18B in assets as of April 2, 2026.
How has VPLS performed lately?
Based on data from April 2, 2026, VPLS returned -1.20% over the past month, 0.25% over the last three months and 0.16% year-to-date.
What are the latest inflows or outflows for VPLS?
As of April 2, 2026, VPLS recorded net flows of +€66M over the last month and +€254M year-to-date.
Does VPLS distribute dividends?
VPLS follows a distributing dividend policy, meaning it pays out income to investors. As of April 2, 2026, its 12-month trailing yield was 4.16%.
What are the main country or region exposures of VPLS?
As of February 28, 2026, VPLS has significant geographic allocations in USA.
In which sector or theme does VPLS invest in?
As of February 28, 2026, VPLS focuses largely on Sovereign, Other sectors and Banks.
How many securities does VPLS hold and how diversified is it?
As of February 28, 2026, VPLS holds 2527 positions in its portfolio, with 8.13% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the main positions in VPLS?
As of February 28, 2026, VPLS top three holdings include US91282CNL18, US01F0606347 and US01F0506356.
What is the base currency of VPLS?
The base currency of VPLS is USD.
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