VPLS Performance — Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF
Data updated: 2026-08-28
VPLS returned +1.11% year to date and +4.58% over one year to Jun 2026. Over one year the fund beat its Intermediate Core Bond category average: $100 grew to $105, against $104 for the category. Volatility over the past 12 months was 3.04% a year. In the 12 months to Jun 2026 the fund took in a net $1.1B, and assets reached $1.66B.
VPLS Growth of $100
What $100 invested in Vanguard 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 | VPLS | Category average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 year (Jul 2025 – Jun 2026) | $105 | $104 |
| Since data start (Dec 2023 – Jun 2026) | $116 | $115 |
VPLS Trailing Returns
Total returns to Jun 2026, from SEC N-PORT.
| Period | Total return |
|---|---|
| YTD | +1.11% |
| 1 year | +4.58% |
| 3 years (annualised) | +5.78% |
VPLS Annual Returns
Calendar-year total returns of Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF, compounded from monthly SEC N-PORT returns. Partial years show the months covered.
| Year | Total return |
|---|---|
| 2026 (Jan–Jun) | +1.11% |
| 2025 | +8.10% |
| 2024 | +2.85% |
| 2023 (Dec–Dec) | +2.84% |
VPLS 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% | −1.9% | +0.6% | +0.4% | +0.3% | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | +0.8% | +2.1% | 0.0% | +0.4% | −0.5% | +1.7% | −0.1% | +1.2% | +1.1% | +0.7% | +0.6% | −0.1% |
| 2024 | −0.1% | −1.0% | +1.0% | −2.2% | +1.7% | +0.8% | +2.4% | +1.5% | +1.4% | −2.2% | +1.1% | −1.6% |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | +2.8% |
VPLS Risk
Risk measures from monthly returns over Jul 2025 – Jun 2026.
- 1-year volatility (annualised): 3.04%
- Best month: +1.47% (Feb 2026)
- Worst month: −1.93% (Mar 2026)
VPLS Fund Flows
Monthly money in and out of Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF, from SEC Form N-PORT.
- 12-month net flow: $1.1B
- 12-month gross sales (incl. reinvestments): $1.1B
| Month | Sales | Redemptions | Net flow |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | $95.8M | $0 | $95.8M |
| May 2026 | $117.9M | $0 | $117.9M |
| Apr 2026 | $98.8M | $0 | $98.8M |
| Mar 2026 | $69.3M | $0 | $69.3M |
| Feb 2026 | $119.2M | $0 | $119.2M |
| Jan 2026 | $101.7M | $0 | $101.7M |
| Dec 2025 | $96.7M | $0 | $96.7M |
| Nov 2025 | $49.8M | $0 | $49.8M |
| Oct 2025 | $92.6M | $0 | $92.6M |
| Sep 2025 | $114.8M | $0 | $114.8M |
| Aug 2025 | $76.6M | $0 | $76.6M |
| Jul 2025 | $23.1M | $0 | $23.1M |
VPLS Assets Under Management
Net assets of Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF by report date, from SEC N-PORT filings.
| Report date | Net assets |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | $1.66B |
| 2026-03-31 | $1.35B |
| 2025-12-31 | $1.07B |
| 2025-09-30 | $841.20M |
| 2025-06-30 | $619.16M |
| 2025-03-31 | $488.75M |
| 2024-12-31 | $316.19M |
| 2024-09-30 | $246.88M |
| 2024-06-30 | $151.16M |
| 2024-03-31 | $112.31M |
| 2023-12-31 | $50.43M |
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.