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Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF VPLS

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Morningstar’s Analysis VPLS

Will VPLS outperform in the future?

Get our overall rating based on a fundamental assessment of the pillars below.

  • Process Pillar

    The Process Pillar is our assessment of how sensible, clearly defined, and repeatable VPLS’s performance objective and investment process is for both security selection and portfolio construction.

  • People Pillar

    The People Pillar is our evaluation of the VPLS management team’s experience and ability. We find that high-quality management teams deliver superior performance relative to their benchmarks and/or peers.

  • Parent Pillar

    The Parent Pillar is our rating of VPLS’s parent organization’s priorities and whether they’re in line with investors’ interests.

A compelling core-plus bond offering with a good price.

Analyst Ken Noguchi

Ken Noguchi

Analyst

Summary

Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF’s experienced management team and robust supporting cast have consistently executed a thoughtful approach, earning a People rating upgrade to Above Average from Average.

by Ken Noguchi
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Portfolio Holdings VPLS

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  • Current Portfolio Date
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  • % Assets in Top 10 Holdings 8.3
Top 10 Holdings
% Portfolio Weight
Market Value USD
Sector

Mktliq 12/31/2049

1.70 33M
Cash and Equivalents

Usd/Eur Fwd 20261001

1.25 25M
Derivative

Federal National Mortgage Association

1.23 24M
Securitized

United States Treasury Notes

1.00 20M
Government

PMT LOAN TRUST 2026-INV1

0.90 18M
Securitized

United States Treasury Notes

0.89 17M
Government

Federal National Mortgage Association

0.76 15M
Securitized

United States Treasury Notes

0.75 15M
Government

United States Treasury Notes

0.71 14M
Government

Ahmc 2026-Cnf1 A1

0.69 14M
Securitized

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