VTIP — Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF
Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF (ticker: VTIP) is a bond ETF issued by Vanguard tracking Bloomberg US Treasury TIPS (0-5 Y). It was launched on 2012-10-12.
About VTIP
VTIP is an exchange-traded fund that invests in a diversified portfolio of short-term U.S. Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS). The fund seeks to track the performance of the Bloomberg US Treasury TIPS (0-5 Y) Index, which includes inflation-indexed bonds issued by the U.S. Treasury with maturities between 0 and 5 years. This ETF is designed for investors seeking inflation protection and exposure to the short end of the TIPS curve. It holds 54 bonds, providing broad exposure to short-term TIPS.
Investors might consider VTIP for its potential to hedge against inflation and its focus on short-duration bonds, which typically exhibit less interest rate sensitivity than longer-duration bonds. The fund's objective is to provide returns that keep pace with inflation as measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), due to the inflation-adjusted principal value of TIPS.
- Tracks the Bloomberg US Treasury TIPS (0-5 Y) Index.
- Invests in short-term U.S. Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS).
- Provides inflation protection through its investment in inflation-indexed bonds.
- Holds 54 bonds, focusing on the short end of the yield curve.
- Expense ratio of 0.03%.
Returns (Total Return)
| Period | Return |
|---|---|
| 1 Day | 0.00% |
| 1 Week | -0.26% |
| 1 Month | -0.18% |
| 3 Months | 0.64% |
| 6 Months | 0.40% |
| YTD | 1.72% |
| 1 Year | 3.10% |
| 3 Years | 14.42% |
| 5 Years | 16.11% |
| 10 Years | — |
| Since Inception | — |
Top Holdings
| # | Security | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States Treasury Inflation Indexed Bonds-1.63%-04-15-2030 | TII | 5.57% |
| 2 | United States Treasury Inflation Indexed Bonds-1.63%-04-15-2030 | TII | 5.57% |
| 3 | United States Treasury Inflation Indexed Bonds-1.63%-04-15-2030 | TII | 5.57% |
| 4 | United States Treasury Inflation Indexed Bonds-1.63%-04-15-2030 | TII | 5.57% |
| 5 | United States Treasury Inflation Indexed Bonds-1.63%-04-15-2030 | TII | 5.57% |
| 6 | United States Treasury Inflation Indexed Bonds-1.63%-04-15-2030 | TII | 5.57% |
| 7 | United States Treasury Inflation Indexed Bonds-1.13%-10-15-2030 | TII | 5.51% |
| 8 | United States Treasury Inflation Indexed Bonds-1.13%-10-15-2030 | TII | 5.51% |
| 9 | United States Treasury Inflation Indexed Bonds-1.13%-10-15-2030 | TII | 5.51% |
| 10 | United States Treasury Inflation Indexed Bonds-1.13%-10-15-2030 | TII | 5.51% |
Fund Profile
| Issuer | Vanguard |
|---|---|
| Brand | Vanguard |
| Asset Class | bond |
| Strategy | Vanilla |
| Structure | ETF |
| Category | Inflation-Protected Bonds |
| Segment | Fixed Income: U.S. - Government, Inflation-linked Investment Grade Short-Term |
| Region | North America |
| Index Tracked | Bloomberg US Treasury TIPS (0-5 Y) |
| Inception Date | 2012-10-12 |
| Tax on Distributions | Ordinary income |
Quick Facts
| Ticker | VTIP |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF |
| Issuer | Vanguard |
| Asset Class | bond |
| Expense Ratio | 0.00% |
| AUM | $17.93B |
| Inception | 2012-10-12 |
| Index Tracked | Bloomberg US Treasury TIPS (0-5 Y) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does VTIP track?
VTIP (Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF) tracks Bloomberg US Treasury TIPS (0-5 Y), a bond benchmark.
What is the expense ratio of VTIP?
VTIP has an expense ratio of 0.00% per year.
What is the AUM of VTIP?
VTIP has approximately $17.93B in assets under management.
Does VTIP pay a dividend?
VTIP distributes income according to its prospectus (Ordinary income tax treatment). Check the dividend history tab for ex-dividend dates and yield.
Who issues VTIP?
VTIP is issued by Vanguard, launched on 2012-10-12.
Open the interactive VTIP dashboard for charts, historical fund flows, holdings breakdown and seasonality patterns.