VCLTvsTIPXETF Comparison
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TIPX
State Street SPDR Bloomberg 1-10 Year TIPS ETF
This fund is part of
Inflation-linked Bonds
-0.28%
Vanguard Long-Term Corporate Bond ETF (VCLT) belongs to the US Corporate IG Bonds segment. State Street SPDR Bloomberg 1-10 Year TIPS ETF (TIPX) is part of the Inflation-linked Bonds segment. VCLT's top 3 sector exposures are Finance, Utilities and Healthcare. In contrast, TIPX's top sector exposures are Sovereign. VCLT is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.03%, versus 0.15% for TIPX. VCLT is down -2.75% year-to-date (YTD) with +$1.79B in YTD flows. TIPX performs better with -0.22% YTD performance, and +$329M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of VCLT and TIPX 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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VCLT vs TIPX performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 09/18/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | VCLT TIPX | +0.04%-1.65% | -4.28%-1.39% | -2.75%-0.22% | -3.43%-0.29% | +11.81%+13.32% | -17.44%+7.48% |
| Flows | VCLT TIPX | +$64M-$19M | -$112M+$187M | +$1.79B+$329M | +$2.01B+$389M | +$3.56B+$709M | +$6.11B+$1.35B |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | VCLT TIPX | +7.97%+2.61% | +7.48%+2.45% | +10.01%+3.26% | +11.76%+4.44% |
| Max drawdown | VCLT TIPX | -5.56%-1.95% | -6.22%-2.18% | -9.55%-2.30% | -34.56%-9.83% |
| Max drawdown duration | VCLT TIPX | 81d24d | 325d138d | 359d150d | 1822d920d |
Trading data
VCLT | TIPX | |
Last sale 9/18/2026 at 1:30 PM | $71.19 | $18.33 |
| Previous close 09/17/2026 | $71.64 | $18.39 |
| Consolidated volume 09/17/2026 | ||
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Replication quality
Data as of August 31, 2026
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Main metrics
Last update 9/18/2026 at 1:30 PM
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VCLT | TIPX | |
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| Last price | $71.19 | $18.33 |
| 1D performance | -0.63% | -0.33% |
| AuM | $8.82 B | $2.02 B |
| E/R | 0.03% | 0.15% |
Characteristics
VCLT | TIPX | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Passive | Passive |
| Provider | Vanguard | State Street Investment Management |
| Benchmark | Bloomberg U.S. Long Term Corporate Bond Index | Bloomberg 1-10 Year U.S. Government Inflation-Linked Bond Index |
| N° of holdings | 2735 | 31 |
| Asset class | Bonds | Bonds |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join | Join |
| Inception date | November 19, 2009 | May 29, 2013 |
| ESG | No | No |
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Exposure
Countries
VCLT
USA
90.06%
Other
9.94%
TIPX
USA
98.99%
Other
1.01%
Sectors
VCLT
Finance
18.28%
Utilities
14.05%
Healthcare
12.24%
Technology
11.1%
Energy
9.07%
Telecommunication.
8.48%
Other
26.78%
TIPX
Sovereign
98.99%
Other
1.01%
Diversification
VCLT
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
3.66%
TIPX
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
55.5%
Top 15 holdings
Data as of July 31, 2026
VCLT
Anheuser-Busch, 4.9% 1feb2046, USD
0.37%
CVS Health, 5.05% 25mar2048, USD
0.33%
Meta Platforms, 5.625% 15nov2055, USD
0.28%
Boeing, 5.805% 1may2050, USD
0.26%
CVS Health, 4.78% 25mar2038, USD
0.24%
AT&T Inc, 3.55% 15sep2055, USD
0.24%
AT&T Inc, 3.5% 15sep2053, USD
0.23%
Goldman Sachs, 6.75% 1oct2037, USD
0.22%
Bank of America Corporation, 4.083% 20mar2051, USD (N)
0.22%
Pfizer, 5.3% 19may2053, USD
0.22%
Oracle, 6.7% 4feb2056, USD
0.22%
Amgen, 5.65% 2mar2053, USD
0.22%
Meta Platforms, 5.5% 15nov2045, USD
0.21%
Amazon.com, 5.8% 13mar2056, USD
0.21%
AT&T Inc, 3.65% 15sep2059, USD
0.20%
TIPX
USA, TIPS 2.125% 15jan2035, USD (A-2035)
4.25%
USA, TIPS 1.875% 15jul2035, USD (D-2035)
4.13%
USA, TIPS 1.875% 15jul2034, USD (D-2034)
4.00%
USA, TIPS 0.125% 15jan2032, USD (A-2032)
3.82%
USA, TIPS 1.875% 15jan2036, USD (A-2036)
3.81%
USA, TIPS 1.125% 15oct2030, USD (AE-2030)
3.67%
USA, TIPS 0.125% 15jul2030, USD (D-2030)
3.64%
USA, TIPS 1.125% 15jan2033, USD (A-2033)
3.62%
USA, TIPS 0.25% 15jul2029, USD (D-2029)
3.55%
USA, TIPS 1.75% 15jan2034, USD (A-2034)
3.54%
USA, TIPS 0.125% 15jul2031, USD (D-2031)
3.54%
USA, TIPS 1.25% 15apr2031, USD (X-2031)
3.53%
USA, TIPS 0.125% 15jan2031, USD (A-2031)
3.48%
USA, TIPS 0.75% 15jul2028, USD (D-2028)
3.47%
USA, TIPS 0.625% 15jul2032, USD (D-2032)
3.47%
Frequently asked questions about VCLT and TIPX
How have the VCLT and TIPX ETFs performed in 2026?
As of September 18, 2026, VCLT is down -2.75% year-to-date (YTD), while TIPX has lost -0.22%. That puts TIPX better performer ahead so far this year.
Which ETF is attracting more investor money: VCLT or TIPX?
Year-to-date, the VCLT ETF saw +$1.79B in flows, compared to +$329M for TIPX.
Which ETF is more volatile: VCLT or TIPX?
Over the past year, VCLT had a volatility of 7.48%, while TIPX experienced 2.45%.
Which ETF is bigger: VCLT or TIPX?
As of September 18, 2026, VCLT holds $8.82 B in assets under management (AUM), while TIPX manages $2.02 B.
What sectors do the VCLT and TIPX ETFs invest in?
VCLT leans toward sectors like Finance, Utilities and Healthcare. Meanwhile, TIPX focuses on Sovereign.
What are the top holdings of the VCLT ETF and TIPX ETF?
VCLT top holdings include Anheuser-Busch, 4.9% 1feb2046, USD, CVS Health, 5.05% 25mar2048, USD and Meta Platforms, 5.625% 15nov2055, USD. TIPX holds in its top three: USA, TIPS 2.125% 15jan2035, USD (A-2035), USA, TIPS 1.875% 15jul2035, USD (D-2035) and USA, TIPS 1.875% 15jul2034, USD (D-2034).
Which ETF is more diversified: VCLT or TIPX?
VCLT holds 2739 securities with 3.66% of its assets in the top 15. TIPX has 31 securities and a top 15 weight of 55.5%.
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