- CUSIP
- 921913869
- Issuer
- Vanguard
- Inception Date
- Dec 2, 2025
- Category
- Intermediate Core-Plus Bond
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- Bloomberg U.S. Universal Float Adjusted Index
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Bond
- Asset Class Size
- Multi-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
- Assets Under Management
- $117M
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Performance
BNDP Performance Chart
Vanguard Core-Plus Bond Index ETF (BNDP) is up 0.4% since the beginning of the year. BNDP is currently trading at $74 per share.
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Returns By Period
Vanguard Core-Plus Bond Index ETF
- 1D
- -0.25%
- 1M
- 0.73%
- YTD
- 0.42%
- 6M
- 0.59%
- 1Y
- —
- 3Y*
- —
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
BNDP Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 4, 2025, BNDP's average daily return is 0.00%, while the average monthly return is +0.07%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 82.5 years.
Historically, 86% of months were positive and 14% were negative. The best month was Feb 2026 with a return of +1.5%, while the worst month was Mar 2026 at -1.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 3 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 1 months.
On a daily basis, BNDP closed higher 50% of trading days. The best single day was Jun 11, 2026 with a return of +0.5%, while the worst single day was Mar 20, 2026 at -0.8%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.16% | 1.51% | -1.83% | 0.28% | 0.30% | 0.03% | 0.42% | ||||||
| 2025 | 0.08% | 0.08% |
Benchmark Metrics
Vanguard Core-Plus Bond Index ETF has an annualized alpha of -1.61%, beta of 0.15, and R2 of 0.32 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 04, 2025.
- This ETF participated in 3.59% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 3.27% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.15 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.32 this ETF is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index - low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this ETF's risk.
- R2 of 0.32 means the benchmark explains less than half of this ETF's behavior - treat beta with caution or consider switching to a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- -1.61%
- Beta
- 0.15
- R²
- 0.32
- Upside Capture
- 3.27%
- Downside Capture
- 3.59%
Expense Ratio
BNDP has an expense ratio of 0.05%, which is considered low.
Return for Risk
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Vanguard Core-Plus Bond Index ETF (BNDP) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| BNDP | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | — | — | |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | — | — | |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | — | 1.37 | — |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | — | 2.78 | — |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | — | 12.44 | — |
Dividends
Dividend History
Vanguard Core-Plus Bond Index ETF provided a 2.08% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.54 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.54 | $0.18 |
Dividend yield | 2.08% | 0.24% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Vanguard Core-Plus Bond Index ETF. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.27 | $0.25 | $0.28 | $0.27 | $0.28 | $1.35 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.18 | $0.18 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Vanguard Core-Plus Bond Index ETF. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Vanguard Core-Plus Bond Index ETF was 2.60%, occurring on May 19, 2026. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current Vanguard Core-Plus Bond Index ETF drawdown is 1.23%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2026 pullback2026 | -2.60%May 2026 | 2mo 18d | — | 3mo 23dMar 2026 - now |
2026 pullback2026 | -0.64%Jan 2026 | 5d | 16d | 21dJan 2026 - Feb 2026 |
2025 pullback2025 | -0.41%Dec 2025 | 5d | 9d | 14dDec 2025 - Dec 2025 |
2026 pullback2026 | -0.31%Jan 2026 | 3d | 12d | 15dDec 2025 - Jan 2026 |
2025 pullback2025 | -0.20%Dec 2025 | 3d | 2d | 5dDec 2025 - Dec 2025 |
Drawdown Indicators
| BNDP | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -2.60% | -56.78% | +54.18% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | — | -9.10% | — |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | — | -18.90% | — |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | — | -25.43% | — |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -1.23% | -1.80% | +0.57% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -0.89% | -10.71% | +9.82% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | — | 2.03% | — |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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