Thornburg Core Plus Bond ETF (TPLS) Performance
TPLS total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- −0.8% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- −1.1% total return
- Since first price
- +4.7% since 2025
TPLS trailing returns vs AGG, TLT, SPY
| Period | TPLS total return | Price only | U.S. bonds (AGG) | 20+ yr Treasuries (TLT) | S&P 500 (SPY) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | +0.7% | +0.4% | +0.9% | +1.5% | −1.0% |
| 3 months | −0.5% | −1.8% | −0.4% | −1.0% | +3.2% |
| 6 months | −1.2% | −3.7% | −1.5% | −3.8% | +7.8% |
| YTD | −0.8% | −4.1% | −1.0% | −3.4% | +12.3% |
| 1 year | −1.1% | −5.7% | −1.1% | −6.9% | +14.4% |
| Since inceptionFeb 5, 2025 | +4.7% | −3.0% | — | — | — |
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: TPLS vs AGG
From Feb 5, 2025: TPLS grew to $10,471, AGG to $10,476.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
TPLS returns by calendar year
2026 is year to date.
TPLS annual returns table
| Year | TPLS | Largest drop | AGG | TLT | SPY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | −0.8% | −4.8% | −1.0% | −3.4% | +12.3% |
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.
TPLS risk statistics
| Statistic | Since 2025 |
|---|---|
| Annualized return | +0.8% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 4.1% |
| Sharpe ratio | -0.71 |
| Sortino ratio | -0.82 |
| Best month | +1.8% |
| Worst month | −2.6% |
| Best 12 months | +6.2% |
| Worst 12 months | −1.8% |
| Positive months | 63% |
| 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.
TPLS rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 9 | −1.8% | +3.8% | +6.2% | 78% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2025. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
TPLS performance overview
Thornburg Core Plus Bond ETF (TPLS) returned −1.1% over the past year, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price on Feb 5, 2025 it has returned +4.7%. Over the same year U.S. bonds (AGG) returned −1.1%.
Related: TPLS chart, TPLS dividends, TPLS bond profile. See the TPLS overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
TPLS performance FAQ
What is the TPLS return over the past year?
TPLS returned −1.1% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it fell 5.7%.
How much would $10,000 invested in TPLS be worth?
$10,000 invested in TPLS at its first recorded close on February 5, 2025 would be worth about $10,471 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
How volatile is TPLS?
Over the past history TPLS had an annualized volatility of 4.1% and a Sharpe ratio of -0.71 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).