AB Core Plus Bond ETF (CPLS) Performance
CPLS total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- −1.6% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- −1.9% total return
- Since first price
- +8.3% since 2023
CPLS trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | CPLS total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | +0.5% | +0.1% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | −1.0% | −2.1% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | −2.3% | −4.5% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | −1.6% | −4.8% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | −1.9% | −6.4% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| Since inceptionDec 13, 2023 | +8.3% | −4.8% | — | — | — |
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: CPLS vs SPY
From Dec 13, 2023: CPLS grew to $10,826, SPY to $16,749.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
CPLS returns by calendar year
2 of 2 full years positive. Best 2025 (+6.9%), worst 2024 (+1.7%). 2026 is year to date.
CPLS annual returns table
| Year | CPLS | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | −1.6% | −4.7% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +6.9% | −2.7% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
| 2024 | +1.7% | −3.7% | +24.9% | +25.6% | +1.3% |
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.
CPLS risk statistics
| Statistic | Since 2023 |
|---|---|
| Annualized return | +1.9% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 4.6% |
| Sharpe ratio | -0.51 |
| Sortino ratio | -0.60 |
| Best month | +2.3% |
| Worst month | −3.0% |
| Best 12 months | +7.5% |
| Worst 12 months | −2.6% |
| Positive months | 64% |
| 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.
CPLS rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 23 | −2.6% | +4.6% | +7.5% | 91% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2023. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
CPLS performance overview
AB Core Plus Bond ETF (CPLS) returned −1.9% over the past year, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price on Dec 13, 2023 it has returned +8.3%. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
Related: CPLS chart, CPLS dividends. See the CPLS overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
CPLS performance FAQ
What is the CPLS return over the past year?
CPLS returned −1.9% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it fell 6.4%.
How much would $10,000 invested in CPLS be worth?
$10,000 invested in CPLS at its first recorded close on December 13, 2023 would be worth about $10,826 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for CPLS?
The worst calendar year was 2024, with a total return of +1.7%. The best was 2025 at +6.9%.
How volatile is CPLS?
Over the past history CPLS had an annualized volatility of 4.6% and a Sharpe ratio of -0.51 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).