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PCPIvsVGSHETF Comparison

ETF 1

PCPI

PIMCO Inflation PLUS Active Exchange-Traded Fund

This fund is part of

Alternatives

-0.39%

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ETF 2

VGSH

Vanguard Short-Term Treasury ETF

This fund is part of

US Government Bonds

-0.29%

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PIMCO Inflation PLUS Active Exchange-Traded Fund (PCPI) belongs to the Alternatives segment. Vanguard Short-Term Treasury ETF (VGSH) is part of the US Government Bonds segment. Both ETFs have the same top 1 sector exposures: Sovereign. PCPI is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.33%, versus 0.03% for VGSH. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of PCPI and VGSH below, and assess how they stack up in performance, liquidity, risk, exposure, holdings, and more, helping you select the best ETF for your investments.

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PCPI vs VGSH performance and flow charts

Performance

Cumulative Flows

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Historic performance and flows

Data as of 08/28/2026

		1M	3M	YTD	1Y	3Y	5Y
Perf.	PCPI VGSH	-0.37%+0.25%	-0.33%+0.46%	n/a+0.99%	n/a+2.48%	n/a+13.53%	n/a+9.85%
Flows	PCPI VGSH	+$5M+$4.45B	+$38M+$5.22B	-+$9.03B	-+$12.03B	-+$12.12B	-+$22.04B

Volatility and drawdown

		3M	1Y	3Y	5Y
Volatility	PCPI VGSH	+2.14%+1.33%	n/a+1.21%	n/a+1.56%	n/a+1.95%
Max drawdown	PCPI VGSH	-1.13%-0.28%	n/a-0.85%	n/a-0.96%	n/a-5.72%
Max drawdown duration	PCPI VGSH	86d14d	n/a123d	n/a122d	n/a987d

Trading data

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	PCPI	VGSH
Last sale 8/31/2026 at 1:30 PM	$49.87	$58.06
Previous close 08/28/2026	$49.84	$58.05
Consolidated volume 08/28/2026
Average volume 30 days
Average discount or premium 30 days
Average Bid/Ask spread 30 days

Replication quality

Data as of July 31, 2026

1-year trailing difference

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PCPI

is actively managed and doesn’t replicate an index

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Main metrics

Last update 8/31/2026 at 1:30 PM

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	PCPI	VGSH
Last price	$49.87	$58.06
1D performance	+0.05%	+0.02%
AuM	$92.66 M	$34.48 B
E/R	0.33%	0.03%

Characteristics

	PCPI	VGSH
Management strategy	Active	Passive
Provider	PIMCO	Vanguard
Benchmark	-	Bloomberg US Treasury 1-3 Year Index
N° of holdings	5	91
Asset class	-	Fixed Income
Trailing 12m distribution yield	Join	Join
Inception date	April 1, 2026	November 19, 2009
ESG	No	No

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Exposure

Countries

PCPI

USA

99.88%

Other

0.12%

VGSH

USA

99.39%

Other

0.61%

Sectors

PCPI

Sovereign

99.88%

Other

0.12%

VGSH

Sovereign

99.39%

Other

0.61%

Diversification

PCPI

Total weight of top 5 holdings out of 5

99.88%

VGSH

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

20.24%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of July 31, 2026

PCPI

USA, TIPS 0.125% 15oct2026, USD (AE-2026)

43.31%

USA, TIPS 0.125% 15apr2027, USD (X-2027)

23.55%

USA, TIPS 2.375% 15jan2027, USD

17.10%

USA, TIPS 0.375% 15jan2027, USD (A-2027)

9.24%

USA, TIPS 0.375% 15jul2027, USD (D-2027)

6.67%

VGSH

USA, Notes 3.5% 31jan2028, USD (U-2028)

2.24%

USA, Notes 4.625% 30apr2029, USD (Y-2029)

1.40%

USA, Notes 4.5% 31may2029, USD (Z-2029)

1.36%

USA, Notes 4% 31jul2029, USD (AB-2029)

1.36%

USA, Notes 4.25% 30jun2029, USD (AA-2029)

1.30%

USA, Notes 4.25% 28feb2029, USD (V-2029)

1.30%

USA, Notes 4.125% 31mar2029, USD (W-2029)

1.30%

USA, Notes 2.875% 15aug2028, USD (E-2028)

1.26%

USA, Notes 3.75% 15aug2027, USD (AR-2027)

1.26%

USA, Notes 4.25% 15jan2028, USD (AJ-2028)

1.25%

USA, Notes 2.875% 15may2028, USD (C-2028)

1.25%

USA, Notes 3.875% 15jul2028, USD (AQ-2028)

1.25%

USA, Notes 3.375% 29feb2028, USD (AY-2028)

1.25%

USA, Notes 1% 31jul2028, USD (N-2028)

1.24%

USA, Notes 1.125% 29feb2028, USD (H-2028)

1.23%

Frequently asked questions about PCPI and VGSH

Which ETF is bigger: PCPI or VGSH?

As of August 28, 2026, PCPI holds $92.66 M in assets under management (AUM), while VGSH manages $34.48 B.

What sectors do the PCPI and VGSH ETFs invest in?

PCPI leans toward sectors like Sovereign. Meanwhile, VGSH focuses on Sovereign.

What are the top holdings of the PCPI ETF and VGSH ETF?

PCPI top holdings include USA, TIPS 0.125% 15oct2026, USD (AE-2026), USA, TIPS 0.125% 15apr2027, USD (X-2027) and USA, TIPS 2.375% 15jan2027, USD. VGSH holds in its top three: USA, Notes 3.5% 31jan2028, USD (U-2028), USA, Notes 4.625% 30apr2029, USD (Y-2029) and USA, Notes 4.5% 31may2029, USD (Z-2029).

PCPIvsVGSHETF Comparison

PIMCO Inflation PLUS Active Exchange-Traded Fund

Vanguard Short-Term Treasury ETF

PCPI vs VGSH performance and flow charts

Performance

Cumulative Flows

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Countries

Sectors

Diversification

Top 15 holdings

Which ETF is bigger: PCPI or VGSH?

As of August 28, 2026, PCPI holds $92.66 M in assets under management (AUM), while VGSH manages $34.48 B.

What sectors do the PCPI and VGSH ETFs invest in?

PCPI leans toward sectors like Sovereign. Meanwhile, VGSH focuses on Sovereign.

What are the top holdings of the PCPI ETF and VGSH ETF?

Which ETF is more diversified: PCPI or VGSH?

PCPI has 5 securities. VGSH has 91 securities and a top 15 weight of 20.24%.

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