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Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF (VPLS)
Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility

ETF Info

IssuerVanguard
Inception DateDec 7, 2023
CategoryIntermediate Core-Plus Bond
Leveraged1x
Index TrackedNo Index (Active)
Asset ClassBond

Expense Ratio

VPLS has an expense ratio of 0.20%, which is considered low compared to other funds.


Expense ratio chart for VPLS: current value at 0.20% compared with the broader market ranging from 0.00% to 2.12%.0.50%1.00%1.50%2.00%0.20%

Share Price Chart


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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.


0.00%5.00%10.00%15.00%JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
4.22%
14.38%
VPLS (Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF)
Benchmark (^GSPC)

Returns By Period


PeriodReturnBenchmark
Year-To-Date3.52%25.82%
1 month-0.62%3.20%
6 months4.47%14.94%
1 yearN/A35.92%
5 years (annualized)N/A14.22%
10 years (annualized)N/A11.43%

Monthly Returns

The table below presents the monthly returns of VPLS, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2024-0.16%-0.96%0.99%-2.26%1.63%1.05%2.29%1.55%1.44%-2.23%3.52%
20232.82%2.82%

Risk-Adjusted Performance

Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators

The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF (VPLS) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.


VPLS
Sharpe ratio
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^GSPC
Sharpe ratio
The chart of Sharpe ratio for ^GSPC, currently valued at 3.08, compared to the broader market-2.000.002.004.006.003.08
Sortino ratio
The chart of Sortino ratio for ^GSPC, currently valued at 4.10, compared to the broader market0.005.0010.004.10
Omega ratio
The chart of Omega ratio for ^GSPC, currently valued at 1.58, compared to the broader market1.001.502.002.503.001.58
Calmar ratio
The chart of Calmar ratio for ^GSPC, currently valued at 4.48, compared to the broader market0.005.0010.0015.004.48
Martin ratio
The chart of Martin ratio for ^GSPC, currently valued at 20.05, compared to the broader market0.0020.0040.0060.0080.00100.00120.0020.05

Sharpe Ratio

There is not enough data available to calculate the Sharpe ratio for Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF. We calculate this metric based on the past 12 months of trading data. Please check back later for updated information.


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Dividends

Dividend History

Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF provided a 3.83% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $2.96 per share.


0.18%$0.00$0.02$0.04$0.06$0.08$0.10$0.12$0.142023
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM2023
Dividend$2.96$0.14

Dividend yield

3.83%0.18%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2024$0.00$0.28$0.25$0.30$0.29$0.29$0.28$0.29$0.28$0.28$0.29$2.82
2023$0.14$0.14

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.


-8.00%-6.00%-4.00%-2.00%0.00%JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
-2.38%
0
VPLS (Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF)
Benchmark (^GSPC)

Worst Drawdowns

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Vanguard Core-Plus Bond 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 ETF was 3.05%, occurring on Nov 1, 2024. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF drawdown is 2.38%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-3.05%Sep 17, 202434Nov 1, 2024
-2.98%Dec 28, 202375Apr 16, 202441Jun 13, 2024116
-1.19%Jun 26, 20244Jul 1, 20243Jul 5, 20247
-0.91%Aug 5, 20244Aug 8, 20244Aug 14, 20248
-0.71%Jul 18, 20245Jul 24, 20244Jul 30, 20249

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The current Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF volatility is 1.47%, 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.


1.00%2.00%3.00%4.00%5.00%6.00%JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
1.47%
3.89%
VPLS (Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF)
Benchmark (^GSPC)