Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF (VPLS) Dividend Yield, History & Forecast

Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF (VPLS) is an exchange-traded fund (ETF) listed on the NASDAQ Global Market. It pays a current dividend yield of 4.88% ($3.67 per share annually (TTM)). The most recent ex-dividend date was September 1, 2026, with payment scheduled for September 3, 2026. market capitalization is approximately $800M. Review VPLS dividend history on this scorecard, compare peers in the Compare Dividend Returns tool, or project income with the dividend calculator.

VPLS fund composition

VPLS holds 1434 positions, with 0.1% of assets in its ten largest. It charges an expense ratio of 0.20%, and manages $1.90B.

Top 10 holdings

HoldingWeight
ALCPB.PACapital Street Master Trust 08/16/20300.07%
SVCService Properties Trust 09/30/20270.00%

Sector allocation

Cash & Others99.9%Basic Materials82.6%Healthcare17.4%Financial Services0.9%Technology0.0%Real Estate0.0%Energy0.0%

Frequently Asked Questions about Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF (VPLS)

What is Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF's dividend yield?
Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF (VPLS) pays a current trailing twelve-month dividend yield of 4.88%, which works out to $3.67 per share annually based on the most recent payout schedule.
When does Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF pay distributions?
The most recent ex-dividend date was September 1, 2026. The next scheduled dividend payment date is September 3, 2026.
How many years has Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF increased its dividend?
Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF (VPLS) has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive year.
What does Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF invest in?
The Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF (VPLS) is an actively managed investment vehicle aiming for broad diversification, primarily targeting the U.S. bond market comprised of investment-grade securities. It also strategically incorporates a portion of higher-risk, below-investment-grade bonds and international debt, notably from developing economies. As a cost-efficient option, the fund allocates capital across a spectrum of fixed-income assets, including U.S. government (Treasury) bonds, mortgage-backed instruments, corporate debt, and emerging market sovereign or corporate debt. These holdings...