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Vanguard Core-Plus Bond Fund Investor Shares VCPIX

Morningstar Medalist Rating
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  • NAV / 1-Day Return 8.20  /  −0.24 %
  • Total Assets 943.8M
  • Adj. Expense Ratio
    0.300%
  • Expense Ratio 0.300%
  • Distribution Fee Level Below Average
  • Share Class Type No Load
  • Category Intermediate Core-Plus Bond
  • Credit Quality / Interest Rate Sensitivity Medium/Moderate
  • Min. Initial Investment 3,000
  • Status Open
  • TTM Yield 4.57%
  • Effective Duration 5.59 years

USD | NAV as of Oct 02, 2026 | 1-Day Return as of Oct 02, 2026, 12:11 AM GMT+0

Morningstar’s Analysis VCPIX

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

  • People Pillar

    The People Pillar is our evaluation of the VCPIX 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 VCPIX’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.

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Portfolio Holdings VCPIX

More VCPIX Holdings
  • Current Portfolio Date
  • Equity Holdings —
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  • % Assets in Top 10 Holdings 3.4
Top 10 Holdings
% Portfolio Weight
Market Value USD
Sector

Government National Mortgage Association 5.34615%

0.72 7M
Securitized

International Bank for Reconstruction & Development

0.72 7M
Government

Mktliq 12/31/2049

0.68 6M
Cash and Equivalents

Federal National Mortgage Association

0.59 6M
Securitized

United States Treasury Notes

0.58 5M
Government

Dominican Republic

0.57 5M
Government

Federal National Mortgage Association 5.34615%

0.51 5M
Securitized

OBX 2026-INV4 TRUST

0.49 5M
Securitized

Eskom Holdings SOC Limited

0.49 5M
Corporate

Mexico (United Mexican States)

0.48 4M
Government

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