VCPSX Performance — Vanguard Star Core-Plus Bond Fund, Institutional Shares
Data updated: 2026-09-28
VCPSX returned −0.13% year to date and +3.35% over one year to Jul 2026. Over one year the fund beat its Intermediate Core Bond category average: $100 grew to $103, against $103 for the category. Volatility over the past 12 months was 3.48% a year. In the 12 months to Jul 2026 the fund took in a net $478.1M, and assets reached $8.58B.
VCPSX Growth of $100
What $100 invested in Vanguard Star Core-Plus Bond Fund grew to, compounded from monthly returns reported on SEC Form N-PORT, against the Intermediate Core Bond category average over the same months.
| Period | VCPSX | Category average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 year (Aug 2025 – Jul 2026) | $103 | $103 |
| Since data start (Mar 2025 – Jul 2026) | $105 | $104 |
VCPSX Trailing Returns
Total returns to Jul 2026, from SEC N-PORT.
| Period | Total return |
|---|---|
| YTD | −0.13% |
| 1 year | +3.35% |
VCPSX Annual Returns
Calendar-year total returns of Vanguard Star Core-Plus Bond Fund, compounded from monthly SEC N-PORT returns. Partial years show the months covered.
| Year | Total return |
|---|---|
| 2026 (Jan–Jul) | −0.13% |
| 2025 (Mar–Dec) | +5.63% |
VCPSX 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 | +0.4% | +1.5% | −2.0% | +0.6% | +0.4% | +0.3% | −1.3% | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | — | — | +0.5% | +0.4% | −0.4% | +1.7% | −0.2% | +1.2% | +1.1% | +0.7% | +0.6% | −0.1% |
VCPSX Risk
Risk measures from monthly returns over Aug 2025 – Jul 2026.
- 1-year volatility (annualised): 3.48%
- Best month: +1.48% (Feb 2026)
- Worst month: −1.98% (Mar 2026)
VCPSX Fund Flows
Monthly money in and out of Vanguard Star Core-Plus Bond Fund, from SEC Form N-PORT.
- 12-month net flow: $478.1M
- 12-month gross sales (incl. reinvestments): $565.5M
- Sales ÷ redemptions: 6.47×
| Month | Sales | Redemptions | Net flow |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | $34.7M | $0 | $34.7M |
| Jun 2026 | $151.3M | $0 | $151.3M |
| May 2026 | $33.8M | $5.0M | $28.8M |
| Apr 2026 | $34.4M | $18.8M | $15.6M |
| Mar 2026 | $31.8M | $55.5M | −$23.7M |
| Feb 2026 | $33.7M | $0 | $33.7M |
| Jan 2026 | $912K | $0 | $912K |
| Dec 2025 | $109.6M | $5.1M | $104.5M |
| Nov 2025 | $33.5M | $0 | $33.5M |
| Oct 2025 | $34.4M | $3.0M | $31.5M |
| Sep 2025 | $33.6M | $0 | $33.6M |
| Aug 2025 | $33.9M | $0 | $33.9M |
VCPSX Assets Under Management
Net assets of Vanguard Star Core-Plus Bond Fund by report date, from SEC N-PORT filings.
| Report date | Net assets |
|---|---|
| 2026-07-31 | $8.58B |
| 2026-04-30 | $8.52B |
| 2026-01-31 | $8.59B |
| 2025-10-31 | $8.49B |
| 2025-07-31 | $8.24B |
| 2025-04-30 | $7.92B |
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.