# Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF (VPLS) — Overview

VPLS · NASDAQ · Fund

Canonical page: https://www.lighthorse.io/tickers/vpls

## Price

Last close $74.57 on Oct 15, 2026. 52-week range $73.62 – $79.38.

## Fund profile

VPLS actively invests in the broad fixed income space, in seeking to provide total return and a moderate to high level of income. It holds US and foreign securities of any rating while maintaining an intermediate dollar-weighted average maturity.

| Metric | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Issuer | Vanguard |
| Industry | — |
| Inception | Dec 6, 2023 |
| Assets under management | $2.2B |
| Expense ratio | 0.20% |
| Net asset value | $74.07 (as of Oct 14, 2026) |
| Distributions | Monthly |
| Leverage | 1x |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What is Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF (VPLS)?

VPLS actively invests in the broad fixed income space, in seeking to provide total return and a moderate to high level of income. It holds US and foreign securities of any rating while maintaining an intermediate dollar-weighted average maturity.

### What is VPLS's expense ratio?

Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF charges an annual expense ratio of 0.20%. The fund is issued by Vanguard.

### How large is VPLS?

Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF manages $2.2B in assets and has traded since Dec 6, 2023.

### How do I buy shares of Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF (VPLS)?

VPLS trades commission-free with a Light Horse Securities brokerage account — from the mobile app, the web at [Light Horse Dashboard](https://portal.lighthorse.io), the trading API, or an [AI agent connected over MCP](/instructions/ai/claude). The trade panel on this page places the order once you are signed in.

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