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4.81% YieldFinancial ServicesVanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF · NASDAQ
Price: $76.31 · Annual div: $3.67/share · Frequency: quarterly · Payout ratio: 50% · Ex-div: TBD
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About Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF (VPLS) — Dividend Analysis 2026
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 span a range of yields, durations, and credit ratings. Its strategy employs a rigorous, risk-managed methodology to surpass its designated benchmark. This is achieved through careful selection of individual securities, strategic allocation across different market sectors, and skilled management of interest rate sensitivity (duration). As is typical for fixed-income portfolios, this ETF is susceptible to interest rate fluctuations. A rise in prevailing interest rates can lead to a decline in the value of the underlying bonds, consequently diminishing the fund's net asset value. Given its anticipated moderate exposure to debt with lower credit ratings, the fund also carries credit risk. Should an issuer's financial health or ability to meet timely interest and principal obligations be perceived negatively, the value of those bonds may fall. Because this fund strategically invests across the full spectrum of the fixed-income market – encompassing various sectors, maturities, and credit qualities – it can serve as a foundational bond allocation for investors who are comfortable with an elevated level of risk within their fixed-income portfolio. It's important to note that the Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF operates independently and should not be confused with the Vanguard Core-Plus Bond Index ETF (BNDP) or the Vanguard Core-Plus Bond Fund (VCPIX and VCPAX). Variations in their respective sizes, investment methodologies, and specific portfolio assets are likely to result in divergent performance outcomes among these offerings.
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🌍 VPLS Yield by Country & Account Type
Real after-tax yield depends on where you live and how you hold VPLS.
| Account/Country | Tax Rate | After-tax Yield | Real Yield | $10K Annual Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 Roth IRA / 401k | 0% | 4.81% | 2.01% | $481 / yr |
| 🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) ✓ | 15% | 4.09% | 1.29% | $409 / yr |
| 🇺🇸 US Taxable (20%) | 20% | 3.85% | 1.05% | $385 / yr |
| 🇬🇧 UK ISA | 0% | 4.81% | 2.01% | $481 / yr |
| 🇬🇧 UK Taxable | 8.75% | 4.39% | 1.59% | $439 / yr |
| 🇨🇦 TFSA | 0% | 4.81% | 2.01% | $481 / yr |
| 🇨🇦 CA Taxable | 25% | 3.61% | 0.81% | $361 / yr |
| 🇦🇺 Super (pension) | 15% | 4.09% | 1.29% | $409 / yr |
| 🇦🇺 AU Taxable | 30% | 3.37% | 0.57% | $337 / yr |
| 🇩🇪 DE Taxable | 26.375% | 3.54% | 0.74% | $354 / yr |
| 🇫🇷 FR Taxable | 30% | 3.37% | 0.57% | $337 / yr |
Real yield = after-tax yield minus US CPI of 2.8%. 12-month CPI (US BLS via FMP economic-indicators). Click any row to select. US withholding tax (30%, reducible by treaty) applies to non-US residents holding US stocks in taxable accounts.
🎯 VPLS Income Goal & Break-Even
12-month CPI (US BLS via FMP economic-indicators).
Based on current dividend of $3.67/share/yr · 🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) · static projection (no growth assumed).
📅 VPLS Dividend Payment Schedule
VPLS pays quarterly — 4 times per year. Next ex-div: TBD.
📊 VPLS vs Financial Services Benchmarks
How VPLS compares to typical Financial Services averages.
Benchmarks: S&P 500 sector averages (2024–2026). Sources: Morningstar, Bloomberg, NAREIT. 5Y CAGR for VPLS sourced from FMP /financial-growth endpoint — real data, not estimates.
🏛️ VPLS Insider Activity
No recent SEC filings reported in the last 90 days.Dividend yields, payout ratios, and financial metrics are sourced from Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) and cross-referenced with SEC EDGAR filings. Data is cached and updated every 24 hours via our nightly refresh. DRIP projections are forward-looking estimates, not guarantees.
Educational purposes only. Not financial advice. DividendFlow is not a registered investment advisor. Projections generated by the VPLS dividend calculator are estimates based on historical data and user inputs. Actual future returns, stock prices, and dividend payments will vary. Dividends can be cut or suspended at any time. All investments carry risk, including the loss of principal. Please consult a qualified financial professional before making any investment decisions. Full disclaimer →
Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF (VPLS) is currently trading at $76.31, trading near its 52-week high. The current dividend yield is 4.81% based on an annual payout of $3.67 per share.
VPLS (Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF) — 4.81% Dividend Yield Analysis
Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF (VPLS) is a financial services stock currently trading at $76.31 with a dividend yield of 4.81%. The company pays an annual dividend of $3.67 per share. The payout ratio of 50% suggests the dividend is well-covered by earnings.
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