Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF (VPLS) Stock Price & Analysis
Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF (VPLS) closed at USD 74.88 on Friday, October 23, 2026, down 0.13% on the day. The US market is currently closed (after-hours); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 74.98; the Oct 23, 2026 session ranged USD 74.86–74.98 on volume of 285,032 shares. Market capitalization is —, with a 52-week range of USD 73.45–79.41 (NGM). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 20:08 UTC.
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Key facts (VPLS)
- Total return with dividends: 1Y -0.9% vs S&P 500 +13.4%; 5Y +13.0% vs S&P 500 +76.9%.
Total return (dividends reinvested) (VPLS)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-24) | 5Y (from 2023-12-04) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | -0.9% | +13.0% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +13.4% | +76.9% |
| Per year | -0.9% | +4.3% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 3.8% | 4.8% |
| Max drawdown | -4.3% (Feb 2026→Oct 2026) | -4.1% (Feb 2026→Sep 2026) |
VPLS options: expected move
| Expiration | Days | ATM implied volatility | Expected move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 18, 2026 | 56 | 10.5% | ±4.8% |
30-day implied volatility 17.2% vs 4.8% realized over the last 30 trading days. Put/call ratio (volume) —. Cboe delayed quotes (15 min). Expected move = at-the-money straddle.
Key Statistics (as of October 23, 2026 at 20:08 UTC)
| Price | USD 74.88 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▼ 0.13% (down) |
| Previous Close | USD 74.98 |
| Open | USD 74.98 |
| Day Range | USD 74.86 – 74.98 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 73.45 – 79.41 |
| Volume | 285,032 shares |
| Market Cap | — |
| Exchange | NGM |
Technical Analysis (VPLS)
Nexqual's technical model rates VPLS "SELL" based on 2 bullish and 4 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 20:08 UTC.
| Overall Signal | SELL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 54.4 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 75.18) |
| MACD | -0.09 (negative) |
Financial Health Score (VPLS)
Nexqual rates Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF's overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of October 23, 2026 at 20:08 UTC.
| Growth | Mixed — No data |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Mixed — No data |
| Balance Sheet | Mixed — No data |
| Cash Flow | Mixed — No data |
| Efficiency | Mixed — No data |
Peers & Related Stocks
| Symbol | Name | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| VCRB | Vanguard Core Bond ETF | USD 74.6 | ▼ 0.1% |
| VUSB | Vanguard Ultra-Short Bond ETF | USD 49.56 | ▼ 0.02% |
| VGMS | Vanguard Multi-Sector Income Bo | USD 49.62 | ▼ 0.1% |
| VTEI | Vanguard Tax-Managed Funds Vang | USD 97.8 | ▲ 0.2% |
| VGHY | Vanguard High-Yield Active ETF | USD 71.79 | ▲ 0.04% |
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