Vanguard Core-Plus Bond Fund Admiral Shares (VCPAX)
Fund Info
| ISIN | US9220207891 |
|---|---|
| CUSIP | 922020789 |
| Issuer | Vanguard |
| Inception Date | Oct 25, 2021 |
| Category | Total Bond Market |
| Min. Investment | $50,000 |
| Home Page | advisors.vanguard.com |
| Asset Class | Bond |
Expense Ratio
VCPAX has a high expense ratio of 0.20%, indicating higher-than-average management fees.
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Vanguard Core-Plus Bond Fund Admiral Shares, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
Vanguard Core-Plus Bond Fund Admiral Shares had a return of -0.61% year-to-date (YTD) and 3.97% in the last 12 months.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | -0.61% | 11.18% |
| 1 month | 1.67% | 5.60% |
| 6 months | 4.48% | 17.48% |
| 1 year | 3.97% | 26.33% |
| 5 years (annualized) | N/A | 13.16% |
| 10 years (annualized) | N/A | 10.99% |
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of VCPAX, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -0.05% | -1.26% | 1.06% | -2.24% | -0.61% | ||||||||
| 2023 | 3.11% | -2.43% | 2.19% | 0.58% | -1.01% | 0.02% | 0.39% | -0.67% | -2.29% | -1.60% | 4.78% | 3.83% | 6.80% |
| 2022 | -2.01% | -1.60% | -2.38% | -3.88% | 0.62% | -2.33% | 2.90% | -2.57% | -4.40% | -0.98% | 3.86% | -0.29% | -12.59% |
| 2021 | 0.36% | 0.02% | -0.06% | 0.32% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of VCPAX is 12, indicating that it is in the bottom 12% of mutual funds on our website in terms of risk-adjusted performance. This ranking is based on the combined values of the indicators listed below.
VCPAX (Vanguard Core-Plus Bond Fund Admiral Shares)
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Vanguard Core-Plus Bond Fund Admiral Shares (VCPAX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
Vanguard Core-Plus Bond Fund Admiral Shares granted a 4.82% dividend yield in the last twelve months. The annual payout for that period amounted to $0.81 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.81 | $0.79 | $0.55 | $0.05 |
Dividend yield | 4.82% | 4.55% | 3.26% | 0.27% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Vanguard Core-Plus Bond Fund Admiral Shares. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.26 | |||||||
| 2023 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.08 | $0.07 | $0.08 | $0.79 |
| 2022 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.06 | $0.07 | $0.05 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.55 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.05 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Vanguard Core-Plus Bond Fund Admiral Shares. 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 Fund Admiral Shares was 17.25%, occurring on Oct 20, 2022. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current Vanguard Core-Plus Bond Fund Admiral Shares drawdown is 7.95%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -17.25% | Nov 10, 2021 | 238 | Oct 20, 2022 | — | — | — |
| -0.24% | Oct 28, 2021 | 5 | Nov 3, 2021 | 1 | Nov 4, 2021 | 6 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Vanguard Core-Plus Bond Fund Admiral Shares volatility is 1.21%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.