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.

Vanguard Ultra Short-Term Bond ETF

Vanguard Core Bond ETF

More investors are turning to active management for their fixed income exposure. In a poll conducted by VettaFi, a third of respondents have more than half of their fixed income exposure tied to active management.

The Benefits of Active Fixed Income Investing

Vanguard plans to launch two active fixed income ETFs at the end of the year. They are the Vanguard Core Bond ETF (VCRB) and the Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF (VPLS).

Vanguard to Launch 2 Active Fixed Income ETFs Later This Year

VALLEY FORGE, Pa., Sept. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Vanguard today announced plans to introduce Vanguard Core Bond ETF (VCRB) and Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF (VPLS), two active fixed income ETFs that will be managed by Vanguard Fixed Income Group. Vanguard intends to launch the ETFs at the end of the year.

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