Allspring Core Plus ETF (APLU) Performance
APLU total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- −1.8% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- −2.0% total return
- Since first price
- +3.4% since 2024
APLU trailing returns vs AGG, TLT, SPY
| Period | APLU total return | Price only | U.S. bonds (AGG) | 20+ yr Treasuries (TLT) | S&P 500 (SPY) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | +0.3% | −0.6% | +0.9% | +1.5% | −1.0% |
| 3 months | −0.9% | −2.6% | −0.4% | −1.0% | +3.2% |
| 6 months | −2.4% | −5.2% | −1.5% | −3.8% | +7.8% |
| YTD | −1.8% | −5.6% | −1.0% | −3.4% | +12.3% |
| 1 year | −2.0% | −7.5% | −1.1% | −6.9% | +14.4% |
| Since inceptionDec 5, 2024 | +3.4% | −6.0% | — | — | — |
Total return from adjusted closes (distributions reinvested, before tax). Periods of 3 years or more are also shown annualized. Price only excludes distributions.
Growth of $10,000: APLU vs AGG
From Dec 5, 2024: APLU grew to $10,338, AGG to $10,419.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
APLU returns by calendar year
1 of 1 full years positive. Best 2025 (+7.4%), worst 2025 (+7.4%). 2026 is year to date.
APLU annual returns table
| Year | APLU | Largest drop | AGG | TLT | SPY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | −1.8% | −5.1% | −1.0% | −3.4% | +12.3% |
| 2025 | +7.4% | −2.8% | +7.2% | +4.3% | +17.7% |
Largest drop = deepest fall from a high within that calendar year.
Calendar-year return vs largest drop within the year
Most years include a sizable fall at some point even when the year ends higher.
APLU largest drawdowns
Now 3.6% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 27, 2026 | −5.1% | Sep 30, 2026 | not yet | 7 months | 8 months so far |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 5% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
APLU risk statistics
| Statistic | Since 2024 |
|---|---|
| Annualized return | +2.1% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 4.2% |
| Sharpe ratio | -0.39 |
| Sortino ratio | -0.46 |
| Best month | +2.0% |
| Worst month | −3.3% |
| Best 12 months | +7.4% |
| Worst 12 months | −2.4% |
| Positive months | 71% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | — |
From monthly total returns. Sharpe and Sortino use 1–3 month T-bills (BIL) as the risk-free rate, so they need history from 2007 on.
APLU rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 11 | −2.4% | +4.5% | +7.4% | 82% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2024. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
APLU performance overview
Allspring Core Plus ETF (APLU) returned −2.0% over the past year, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price on Dec 5, 2024 it has returned +3.4%. Over the same year U.S. bonds (AGG) returned −1.1%.
The deepest decline was −5.1%, from Feb 27, 2026 to Sep 30, 2026; the fund has not yet regained that high. Volatility has been 4.2% a year.
Related: APLU chart, APLU dividends, APLU bond profile. See the APLU overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
APLU performance FAQ
What is the APLU return over the past year?
APLU returned −2.0% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it fell 7.5%.
How much would $10,000 invested in APLU be worth?
$10,000 invested in APLU at its first recorded close on December 5, 2024 would be worth about $10,338 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What is the biggest drawdown of APLU?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −5.1% between February 27, 2026 and September 30, 2026. It has not yet recovered to that high; it is 3.6% below its peak.
How volatile is APLU?
Over the past history APLU had an annualized volatility of 4.2% and a Sharpe ratio of -0.39 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).