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Vanguard Core-Plus Bond Fund Admiral Shares VCPAX

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  • NAV / 1-Day Return $16.65  /  +0.12 %
  • Fund Size $895.5M
  • Adjusted Expense Ratio 0.200%
  • Net Expense Ratio 0.200%
  • Fee Level: Distribution Low
  • Share Class Type Institutional
  • Morningstar Category Intermediate Core-Plus Bond
  • Fixed-Income Style Box (Funds) Medium/Moderate
  • Minimum Initial Investment $50,000
  • Investment Status Open
  • TTM Yield 4.67%
  • Average Effective Duration 5.42 yrs
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Morningstar’s Analysis VCPAX

Will VCPAX 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 VCPAX’s performance objective and investment process is for both security selection and portfolio construction.

  • People Pillar

    The People Pillar is our evaluation of the VCPAX 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 VCPAX’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 Fund’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 VCPAX

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  • % Assets in Top 10 Holdings 3.3
Top 10 Holdings
% Portfolio Weight
Market Value USD
Sector

Usd/Eur Fwd 20261001

1.68 15M
Derivative

Mktliq 12/31/2049

1.07 9M
Cash and Equivalents

Eskom Holdings SOC Limited

0.52 5M
Corporate

OBX 2026-INV4 TRUST

0.50 4M
Securitized

Federal National Mortgage Association

0.49 4M
Securitized

Mexico (United Mexican States)

0.47 4M
Government

Cassa Depositi e Prestiti S.p.A.

0.45 4M
Government

Federal National Mortgage Association

0.42 4M
Securitized

Morocco (Kingdom of)

0.42 4M
Government

ASIAN DEV BANK

0.41 4M
Corporate

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