Vanguard STAR Core-Plus Bond Fund Inst (VCPSX)
10.08
-0.01
(-0.10%)
USD |
Apr 27 2026
Returns Chart
Key Stats
| Net Expense Ratio | Total Assets Under Management | Weighted Average Dividend Yield | Turnover Ratio (Generic) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.20% | 8.483B | -- | -- |
| 1 Year Fund Level Flows | 1 Year Total Returns (Daily) | Annualized Total Returns Since Inception (Daily) | Max Drawdown (Since Inception) |
| -248.52M | 5.99% |
Basic Info
| Investment Strategy | |
| The Fund seeks to provide total return while generating a moderate to high level of current income. The Fund invests in fixed income securities of various maturities, yields, and qualities. The Funds dollar-weighted average maturity will normally range between 4 and 12 years, and may either be longer or shorter too. |
| General | |
| Security Type | Mutual Fund |
| Equity Style | -- |
| Broad Asset Class | Taxable Bond |
| Broad Category | Fixed Income |
| Global Peer Group | Bond USD Medium Term |
| Peer Group | Core Plus Bond Funds |
| Global Macro | Bond HC |
| US Macro | Short/Intermediate Investment-Grade Funds |
| YCharts Categorization | -- |
| YCharts Benchmark | -- |
| Prospectus Objective | Core Bond Funds |
| Fund Owner Firm Name | Vanguard |
| Broad Asset Class Benchmark Index | |
| ^BBUSATR | 100.0% |
Net Fund Flows Versus Peer Group
1 Month
% Rank:
83
-860.72M
Peer Group Low
577.76M
Peer Group High
1 Year
% Rank:
86
-248.52M
-6.542B
Peer Group Low
4.607B
Peer Group High
3 Months
% Rank:
81
-1.383B
Peer Group Low
1.541B
Peer Group High
3 Years
% Rank:
76
-37.68B
Peer Group Low
16.56B
Peer Group High
6 Months
% Rank:
81
-2.880B
Peer Group Low
3.837B
Peer Group High
5 Years
% Rank:
68
-52.04B
Peer Group Low
16.59B
Peer Group High
YTD
% Rank:
83
-1.383B
Peer Group Low
1.541B
Peer Group High
10 Years
% Rank:
73
-52.30B
Peer Group Low
35.16B
Peer Group High
Date Unavailable
Risk
Performance Versus Peer Group
Annual Total Returns Versus Peers
As of April 28, 2026.
Asset Allocation
As of March 31, 2026.
| Type | % Net |
|---|---|
| Cash | 0.15% |
| Stock | 0.00% |
| Bond | 100.1% |
| Convertible | 0.00% |
| Preferred | 0.00% |
| Other | -0.23% |
Top 10 Holdings
| Name | % Weight | Price | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
|
FEDERAL HOME LOAN MORTGAGE CORP 01-FEB-2044 Z40297
|
0.63% | -- | -- |
| United States of America USGB 3.5 09/30/2029 FIX USD Government | 0.61% | 98.85 | -0.08% |
|
PMT LOAN TRUST 25INV3 A3 FIX 5.5% 27-MAR-2056
|
0.56% | -- | -- |
|
GOVERNMENT NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION 2 5.5% 01-MAY-2056
|
0.55% | -- | -- |
| United Mexican States MEX 5.85 07/02/2032 FIX USD Sovereign | 0.55% | 102.17 | -0.07% |
| United States of America USGB 3.625 03/31/2030 FIX USD Government | 0.52% | 99.03 | -0.08% |
| Dominican Republic DOMREP 5.5 02/22/2029 FIX USD Sovereign RegS | 0.52% | 100.53 | -0.04% |
| Petroleos Mexicanos PEMEX 8.75 06/02/2029 FIX USD Corporate | 0.51% | 106.78 | -0.09% |
| CASSA DEPOSITI E PRESTITI SOCIETA' PER AZIONI CASDP 4.375 10/01/2030 FIX USD Corporate 144A | 0.50% | 99.30 | -0.13% |
|
ESKOM HOLDINGS SOC LTD 4.314% 23-JUL-2027
|
0.49% | -- | -- |
Fees & Availability
| Fees | |
| Actual 12B-1 Fee | -- |
| Actual Management Fee | 0.17% |
| Administration Fee | -- |
| Maximum Front Load | -- |
| Maximum Deferred Load | -- |
| Maximum Redemption Fee | -- |
| General Availability | |
| Available for Insurance Product | No |
| Available for RRSP | No |
| Purchase Details | |
| Open to New Investors |
|
| Minimum Initial Investment | 5.00M None |
| Minimum Subsequent Investment | 0.00 None |
Basic Info
| Investment Strategy | |
| The Fund seeks to provide total return while generating a moderate to high level of current income. The Fund invests in fixed income securities of various maturities, yields, and qualities. The Funds dollar-weighted average maturity will normally range between 4 and 12 years, and may either be longer or shorter too. |
| General | |
| Security Type | Mutual Fund |
| Equity Style | -- |
| Broad Asset Class | Taxable Bond |
| Broad Category | Fixed Income |
| Global Peer Group | Bond USD Medium Term |
| Peer Group | Core Plus Bond Funds |
| Global Macro | Bond HC |
| US Macro | Short/Intermediate Investment-Grade Funds |
| YCharts Categorization | -- |
| YCharts Benchmark | -- |
| Prospectus Objective | Core Bond Funds |
| Fund Owner Firm Name | Vanguard |
| Broad Asset Class Benchmark Index | |
| ^BBUSATR | 100.0% |
Fundamentals
| General | |
| Distribution Yield | -- |
| Dividend Yield TTM (4-24-26) | 4.81% |
| 30-Day SEC Yield (3-31-26) | 4.77% |
| 7-Day SEC Yield | -- |
| Number of Holdings | 2955 |
| Bond | |
| Yield to Maturity (3-31-26) | 5.04% |
| Effective Duration | 5.50 |
| Average Coupon | 4.68% |
| Calculated Average Quality | 3.161 |
| Effective Maturity | 15.05 |
| Nominal Maturity | 15.14 |
| Number of Bond Holdings | 2647 |
As of March 31, 2026
Fund Details
| Key Dates | |
| Inception Date | 3/12/2025 |
| Last Annual Report Date | -- |
| Last Prospectus Date | 2/19/2025 |
| Attributes | |
| Index Fund | -- |
| Inverse Fund | No |
| Leveraged Fund | -- |
| Fund of Funds | No |
| Currency Hedged Fund | -- |
| Socially Responsible Fund | No |
Top Portfolio Holders
| Name | % Weight |
|---|---|
| Portfolio A | 5.00% |
| Portfolio B | 3.50% |
| Portfolio C | 2.25% |
Excel Add-In Codes
| Name: =YCI("M:VCPSX", "name") |
| Broad Asset Class: =YCI("M:VCPSX", "broad_asset_class") |
| Broad Category: =YCI("M:VCPSX", "broad_category_group") |
| Prospectus Objective: =YCI("M:VCPSX", "prospectus_objective") |
| To find the codes for any of our securities and financial metrics, see our Complete Excel Reference. |