Vanguard Core Plus Bond ETFVPLS
VPLS
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Funds holding %
of 7,321 funds
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Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2025 Q1 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
1,050% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 23 | Existing positions closed: 2
240% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 34 | Existing positions reduced: 10
96% more capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $87M [Q4 2024] → $171M (+$83.5M) [Q1 2025]
41% more funds holding
Funds holding: 51 [Q4 2024] → 72 (+21) [Q1 2025]
25% more funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 4 [Q4 2024] → 5 (+1) [Q1 2025]
7.98% more ownership
Funds ownership: 27.39% [Q4 2024] → 35.37% (+7.98%) [Q1 2025]
Research analyst outlook
We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for VPLS.
Financial journalist opinion
Positive
ETF Trends
1 week ago
Vanguard Unveils 3 New Fixed Income ETFs
On Wednesday, Vanguard expanded its fixed income ETF selection with the launch of three new funds. For folks looking to outperform the Treasury market, the Vanguard Government Securities Active ETF (VGVT) may be an attractive new option.
Positive
ETF Trends
2 weeks ago
Defense, Yield, or Both? An Active Bond ETF for Any Market
Elevated interest rates and market uncertainty make for an interesting tandem regarding getting core bond exposure. When considering yield, reinforcing a portfolio to absorb market shocks, or both, consider this active option from Vanguard: the Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF (VPLS).
Positive
ETF Trends
3 months ago
Vanguard Details Demand and Opportunities for Active ETFs
VettaFi recently sat down with Bill Coleman, Vanguard's head of U.S. ETF Capital Markets, at Exchange. Coleman discussed investor behavioral trends and the growing role that active ETFs are playing in portfolios.
Positive
Morningstar
3 months ago
3 Vanguard ETFs and Funds Get New Ratings
A trio of Vanguard's bond offerings recently received their first Morningstar medalist ratings.
Positive
Morningstar
4 months ago
3 Great ETFs for an IRA in 2025
JPMorgan Income ETF JPIE Daniel Sotiroff: ETFs have a big advantage over mutual funds: They're more tax efficient.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
4 months ago
VPLS: Active Aggregate Market Bond ETF
The Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF is an actively managed fund focusing on investment-grade U.S. bonds, with selective exposure to below-investment-grade and emerging market debt. VPLS has outperformed the iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF by over 150 bps since inception, thanks to active management and strategic bond selection. The ETF's intermediate duration of 5.8 years and 4.9% 30-day SEC yield make it attractive in today's high-rate environment.
Positive
Market Watch
5 months ago
Active-bond ETFs see record demand. Did Vanguard's fee cuts include such funds?
Investors have upped their interest in actively managed bond ETFs, pouring record capital into them in January as some paid up in hopes of stronger returns.
Neutral
ETF Trends
6 months ago
Build an ETF Portfolio That Emphasizes Income
The prospect of rate cuts may be in jeopardy, as inflation appears to be stickier than anticipated. If economic growth does eventually subside and the Fed continues its rate-cutting path, investors will want to build a portfolio that emphasizes income.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
7 months ago
VPLS: Simple Active Bond ETF, Slightly Above-Average 4.4% Forward Yield And Returns
VPLS is an actively managed ETF focusing on investment-grade bonds. It is quite similar to its benchmark, with a slightly higher yield, returns, and credit risk. VPLS is a solid investment, albeit vanilla, without any significant benefits or downsides.
Positive
ETF Trends
7 months ago
As Active ETFs Grow Worldwide, Here's 2 Bond Options
On a global scale, more investors are continuing to turn to active exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in 2024. That said, Vanguard has a pair of bond options if fixed income investors are looking to get active with their portfolio.
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