# Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF (VPLS)

> Source: Nexqual · https://nexqual.com/VPLS · data as of 2026-10-23 20:00 UTC · cite as "Nexqual, Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF (VPLS), nexqual.com/VPLS" · informational, not investment advice.

**Price:** USD 74.88 (-0.13% on the day) · last close of Oct 23, 2026; US market after hours, not a live price. Prev close 74.98 · day 74.86–74.98 · 52w 73.45–79.41 · market cap null · NGM

## Key facts
- 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)
|  | 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) |

## Peers
VCRB (Vanguard Core Bond ETF) USD 74.6 -0.10% · VUSB (Vanguard Ultra-Short Bond ETF) USD 49.56 -0.03% · VGMS (Vanguard Multi-Sector Income Bo) USD 49.62 -0.10% · VTEI (Vanguard Tax-Managed Funds Vang) USD 97.81 +0.22% · VGHY (Vanguard High-Yield Active ETF) USD 71.79 +0.04%

## More
Full page: https://nexqual.com/VPLS · Free keyless MCP server with the same data and citations: https://mcp.nexqual.com/mcp · Guide for agents: https://nexqual.com/agents · https://nexqual.com/llms.txt

## Options: expected move (Cboe, 15-min delayed)

| Expiration | Days | ATM IV | Expected move |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-12-18 | 56 | 10.5% | ±4.8% |