CPLS Performance — AB Core Plus Bond ETF
Data updated: 2026-07-24
CPLS returned +0.52% year to date and +5.26% over one year to May 2026. Over one year the fund trailed its Intermediate Core Bond category average: $100 grew to $105, against $105 for the category. Volatility over the past 12 months was 3.13% a year. In the 12 months to May 2026 the fund took in a net $67.6M, and assets reached $214.71M.
CPLS Growth of $100
What $100 invested in AB Core Plus Bond ETF grew to, compounded from monthly returns reported on SEC Form N-PORT, against the Intermediate Core Bond category average over the same months.
| Period | CPLS | Category average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 year (Jun 2025 – May 2026) | $105 | $105 |
| Since data start (Dec 2023 – May 2026) | $112 | $115 |
CPLS Trailing Returns
Total returns to May 2026, from SEC N-PORT.
| Period | Total return |
|---|---|
| YTD | +0.52% |
| 1 year | +5.26% |
| 3 years (annualised) | +4.79% |
CPLS Annual Returns
Calendar-year total returns of AB Core Plus Bond ETF, compounded from monthly SEC N-PORT returns. Partial years show the months covered.
| Year | Total return |
|---|---|
| 2026 (Jan–May) | +0.52% |
| 2025 | +7.13% |
| 2024 | +1.76% |
| 2023 (Dec–Dec) | +2.59% |
CPLS Monthly Returns
Monthly total returns as reported on SEC Form N-PORT.
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | +0.1% | +1.4% | −1.8% | +0.4% | +0.4% | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | +0.6% | +2.0% | −0.3% | +0.4% | −0.4% | +1.6% | 0.0% | +1.1% | +1.2% | +0.4% | +0.6% | −0.2% |
| 2024 | −0.2% | −1.4% | +1.0% | −2.3% | +1.6% | +1.0% | +2.1% | +1.6% | +1.3% | −2.3% | +1.2% | −1.7% |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | +2.6% |
CPLS Risk
Risk measures from monthly returns over Jun 2025 – May 2026.
- 1-year volatility (annualised): 3.13%
- Best month: +1.60% (Jun 2025)
- Worst month: −1.79% (Mar 2026)
CPLS Fund Flows
Monthly money in and out of AB Core Plus Bond ETF, from SEC Form N-PORT.
- 12-month net flow: $67.6M
- 12-month gross sales (incl. reinvestments): $79.9M
- Sales ÷ redemptions: 6.49×
| Month | Sales | Redemptions | Net flow |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | $0 | $1.8M | −$1.8M |
| Apr 2026 | $7.0M | $0 | $7.0M |
| Mar 2026 | $0 | $1.8M | −$1.8M |
| Feb 2026 | $12.5M | $0 | $12.5M |
| Jan 2026 | $5.3M | $0 | $5.3M |
| Dec 2025 | $3.6M | $1.8M | $1.8M |
| Nov 2025 | $5.4M | $0 | $5.4M |
| Oct 2025 | $7.2M | $0 | $7.2M |
| Sep 2025 | $7.2M | $0 | $7.2M |
| Aug 2025 | $0 | $1.8M | −$1.8M |
| Jul 2025 | $26.5M | $0 | $26.5M |
| Jun 2025 | $5.3M | $5.2M | $18K |
CPLS Assets Under Management
Net assets of AB Core Plus Bond ETF by report date, from SEC N-PORT filings.
| Report date | Net assets |
|---|---|
| 2026-05-31 | $214.71M |
| 2026-02-28 | $215.56M |
| 2025-11-30 | $195.92M |
| 2025-08-31 | $174.26M |
| 2025-05-31 | $146.95M |
| 2025-02-28 | $159.68M |
| 2024-11-30 | $55.38M |
| 2024-08-31 | $55.92M |
| 2024-05-31 | $52.25M |
| 2024-02-29 | $33.39M |
For information only. Not investment advice: figures are as reported in SEC filings and may contain errors or be out of date. Past performance does not guarantee future results.