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Vanguard Core-Plus Bond Index ETF
BNDP performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of October 15, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -0.21% | -1.76% | -1.33% | |||
| Flows | - | +$5M | +$39M | - | - | - |
Characteristics
The Vanguard Core-Plus Bond Index ETF is built to track the Bloomberg U.S. Universal Float Adjusted GTR Index - USD. This ETF provides physical exposure - by owning its shares you earn the return of the securities composing the index (as the ETF holds them directly). This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
| Management strategy | Passive |
| Strategy | Long Only |
| Provider | Vanguard |
| N° of holdings | 6696 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Fixed Income |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
| Inception date | December 3, 2025 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of August 31, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 6,696
Top 15 Holdings
Sectors
Countries
Maturity
Credit rating
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Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +4.01% | |||
Max drawdown | -3.15% | |||
Max drawdown duration | 51d | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Time to recover | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Replication quality
Data as of September 30, 2026Create an account to view replication metrics
1 year cumulative return difference | |
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| Best | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
| daily return difference | |
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| Average | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
What type of ETF is BNDP?
BNDP is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Fixed Income assets. It is managed by Vanguard.
What index does BNDP track?
BNDP tracks the Bloomberg U.S. Universal Float Adjusted GTR Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through optimized sampling.
What does BNDP invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to US Investment Grade Aggregate Bonds. It is part of the segment: US Aggregate Bonds.
What is the expense ratio of BNDP?
The total expense ratio (TER) of BNDP is 0.05%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was BNDP launched?
BNDP was launched on December 3, 2025, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of BNDP?
BNDP is issued by Vanguard.
What is the AUM of BNDP?
As of October 15, 2026, BNDP manages $134.04 M, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has BNDP performed recently?
As of October 15, 2026, BNDP delivered a return of -0.21% over the past month (1M performance), -1.76% over the past three months (3M), and -1.33% year-to-date (YTD).
How many holdings are in BNDP
As of August 31, 2026, BNDP holds 6696 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is BNDP?
As of August 31, 2026, BNDP holds 6696 securities, with 4.69% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of BNDP?
As of August 31, 2026, BNDP holds a portfolio of 6696 underlyings, with its largest positions including USA, Notes 4% 15feb2034, USD (B-2034), FR SD8188, 2% 1jan2052, USD (ABS) and FN MA4237, 2% 1jan2051, USD (ABS). These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does BNDP invest in?
As of August 31, 2026, BNDP has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does BNDP focus on?
As of August 31, 2026, BNDP is primarily exposed to Sovereign, Finance and Industrials.
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