Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF $VPLS Shares Acquired by Diversified Portfolios Inc.

Posted by Geri Gentry on May 26th, 2026

Diversified Portfolios Inc. lifted its position in shares of Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF (NASDAQ:VPLS – Free Report) by 7.1% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 184,199 shares of the company’s stock after buying an additional 12,176 shares during the period. Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF makes up approximately 1.2% of Diversified Portfolios Inc.’s portfolio, making the stock its 22nd largest position. Diversified Portfolios Inc.’s holdings in Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF were worth $14,389,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also made changes to their positions in the company. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. increased its holdings in shares of Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF by 66.7% during the 4th quarter. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. now owns 625 shares of the company’s stock worth $49,000 after buying an additional 250 shares during the last quarter. Joseph Group Capital Management increased its holdings in shares of Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF by 47.9% during the 4th quarter. Joseph Group Capital Management now owns 1,118 shares of the company’s stock worth $87,000 after buying an additional 362 shares during the last quarter. CIBC Private Wealth Group LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $104,000. Parallel Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $117,000. Finally, Truist Financial Corp acquired a new stake in shares of Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF during the 4th quarter worth approximately $228,000.

Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF Stock Performance

Shares of NASDAQ VPLS opened at $77.13 on Tuesday. The company has a 50 day simple moving average of $77.50 and a 200-day simple moving average of $78.13. Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF has a 1 year low of $76.11 and a 1 year high of $79.41.

Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF Announces Dividend

The company also recently declared a monthly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, May 5th. Stockholders of record on Friday, May 1st were issued a dividend of $0.2842 per share. The ex-dividend date was Friday, May 1st. This represents a c) dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 4.4%.

About Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF

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The Vanguard Core Plus Bond ETF (VPLS) is an exchange-traded fund that mostly invests in broad credit fixed income. The fund 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 was launched on Nov 20, 2023 and is issued by Vanguard.