Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF

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.

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.

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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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Investors may be anxious with potential short-term volatility on the horizon. But opportunities do exist in the fixed income space.

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Q3 saw strong returns for bonds across the board, opening up opportunities in various types of bonds. From international bonds to core-plus options, investors have a plethora of choices, including a few from Vanguard.

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On this episode of the “ETF of the Week” podcast, VettaFi's Head of Research Todd Rosenbluth discussed the Vanguard Core Plus Bond ETF (VPLS) with Chuck Jaffe of Money Life. The pair discussed several topics related to the fund to give investors a deeper understanding of the ETF overall.

VIDEO: ETF of the Week: VPLS

VettaFi's Head of Research Todd Rosenbluth discussed the Vanguard Core Plus Bond ETF (VPLS) on this week's “ETF of the Week” podcast with Chuck Jaffe of “Money Life.” For more news, information, and strategy, visit the Fixed Income Channel.

ETF of the Week: Vanguard Core Plus Bond ETF (VPLS)

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As the economy cools down and the U.S. Federal Reserve eases into a more accommodative monetary policy, the prospect of a potential recession could push even more investors to bonds. But recession or not, investors can still reap the benefits of core bond exposure.

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Active bond funds are having a strong year, according to data from Morningstar. If the trend persists, Vanguard has a pair of options to consider if fixed income investors want to get more active with their core bond exposure.

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Bonds have once again become a default play to help hedge against stock market volatility. As renewed recession fears are adding market fluctuations to a typically tepid summer for stocks, bonds are an ideal safe haven, with three options from Vanguard to consider.

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Investors continue to pile into bonds ahead of Fed rate cuts, taking advantage of current yields before interest rate cuts take place. That said, fixed income investors looking to add core exposure can mull three options from Vanguard.

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More inflows into active bond ETFs during the month of June is following the overall trend of higher inflows since the start of the year. That said, it's an ideal time to get core exposure with the added flexibility of active management with a pair of Vanguard ETFs.

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In the first half of 2024, I published a lot of content on ETF Trends and VettaFi's other websites. Pieces included a focus on free cash flow ETFs, robotics, and the success of newer ETF entrants.

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Despite the prospect of rate cuts, higher-for-longer interest rates continue to add a dose of uncertainty into the bond markets. But investors are responding by turning to active management strategies to quell any anxiety.

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In a vacuum of constant rate hikes, passive short-term bond funds would be a perpetual go-to for fixed income investors. However, more investors are opting for market flexibility with active funds, as inflows are outshining their more passive peers in the current market environment.

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High-quality bonds are becoming more attractive after a bear market. Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF offers a diversified portfolio with government and AAA rated holdings. The VPLS fund has exposure to emerging markets, which adds some volatility but also potential upside.

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Interest in active fixed income products has swelled in 2024, as credit spreads narrow and the Federal Reserve holds fast to a “will they, won't they” game of trimming interest rates. Active fixed income ETFs have seen north of $11 billion in net inflows this year and $27 billion globally.

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Big news in asset management: Vanguard has hired a former leader of its industry peer BlackRock. This is the latest sign of the ETF community remaining tight-knit.

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Surging Treasury yields continue to place rate cuts on the back burner, leading market experts to believe they may not happen until the end of the year. In the meantime, the current macroenvironment could spell opportunity for active bond funds.

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The Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF seeks total return and current income through diversified exposure to the US investment-grade bond market. VPLS allows for selective exposure to below-investment-grade bonds and debt from other countries, including emerging markets. VPLS has a 10.2-year average effective maturity and a 6.2-year average effective duration, with 60% of the portfolio in US Government debt.

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Amid a 2023 market rally, exchange-traded fund (ETF) inflows had a banner year, putting the mutual fund industry further on notice that ETF popularity continues to grow exponentially. Furthermore, the move toward ETFs should increase investor exposure to active funds that focus on bonds.

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A few factors have pushed up the demand for active fixed income ETFs. For one thing, after being in a zero-interest-rate environment for more than a decade, rates are up, thanks to the Fed's quantitative tightening.

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While the bond market has stabilized in 2023, the uncertainty of 2024 looms large amid an election year. That said, active exposure can give fixed income investors dynamic adaptability in their bond portfolios at a low cost.

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Vanguard today announced the launch of one of two new active bond ETFs. The Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF (VPLS) trades today on the Nasdaq.

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