VCLTvsVTIPETF Comparison
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Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF
This fund is part of
Inflation-linked Bonds
-0.27%
Vanguard Long-Term Corporate Bond ETF (VCLT) belongs to the US Corporate IG Bonds segment. Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF (VTIP) is part of the Inflation-linked Bonds segment. VCLT's top 3 sector exposures are Finance, Utilities and Healthcare. In contrast, VTIP's top sector exposures are Sovereign. Both VCLT and VTIP have the same Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.03%. VCLT is down -2.75% year-to-date (YTD) with +$1.79B in YTD flows. VTIP performs better with 1.13% YTD performance, and +$3.51B in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of VCLT and VTIP 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 VTIP 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 VTIP | +0.04%-0.84% | -4.28%-0.28% | -2.75%+1.13% | -3.43%+1.38% | +11.81%+14.79% | -17.44%+15.44% |
| Flows | VCLT VTIP | +$64M+$700M | -$112M+$2.02B | +$1.79B+$3.51B | +$2.01B+$5.18B | +$3.56B+$6.48B | +$6.11B+$5.64B |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | VCLT VTIP | +7.97%+1.56% | +7.48%+1.54% | +10.01%+1.89% | +11.76%+2.69% |
| Max drawdown | VCLT VTIP | -5.56%-1.04% | -6.22%-1.04% | -9.55%-1.04% | -34.56%-5.32% |
| Max drawdown duration | VCLT VTIP | 81d24d | 325d24d | 359d24d | 1822d638d |
Trading data
VCLT | VTIP | |
Last sale 9/18/2026 at 1:30 PM | $71.19 | $49.31 |
| Previous close 09/17/2026 | $71.64 | $49.40 |
| Consolidated volume 09/17/2026 | ||
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| Average Bid/Ask spread 30 days |
Replication quality
Data as of August 31, 2026
1-year trailing difference
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Main metrics
Last update 9/18/2026 at 1:30 PM
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VCLT | VTIP | |
|---|---|---|
| Last price | $71.19 | $49.31 |
| 1D performance | -0.63% | -0.18% |
| AuM | $8.82 B | $20.75 B |
| E/R | 0.03% | 0.03% |
Characteristics
VCLT | VTIP | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Passive | Passive |
| Provider | Vanguard | Vanguard |
| Benchmark | Bloomberg U.S. Long Term Corporate Bond Index | Bloomberg U.S. Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS) 0-5 Years Index |
| N° of holdings | 2735 | 25 |
| Asset class | Bonds | Bonds |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join | Join |
| Inception date | November 19, 2009 | October 12, 2012 |
| ESG | No | No |
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Exposure
Countries
VCLT
USA
90.06%
Other
9.94%
VTIP
USA
98.75%
Other
1.25%
Sectors
VCLT
Finance
18.28%
Utilities
14.05%
Healthcare
12.24%
Technology
11.1%
Energy
9.07%
Telecommunication.
8.48%
Other
26.78%
VTIP
Sovereign
98.75%
Other
1.25%
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Diversification
VCLT
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
3.66%
VTIP
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
71.17%
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%
VTIP
USA, TIPS 1.125% 15oct2030, USD (AE-2030)
5.31%
USA, TIPS 1.25% 15apr2031, USD (X-2031)
5.26%
USA, TIPS 1.625% 15apr2030, USD (X-2030)
5.21%
USA, TIPS 1.625% 15oct2029, USD (AE-2029)
5.11%
USA, TIPS 2.125% 15apr2029, USD (X-2029)
4.92%
USA, TIPS 2.375% 15oct2028, USD (AE-2028)
4.92%
USA, TIPS 1.625% 15oct2027, USD (AE-2027)
4.77%
USA, TIPS 0.125% 15apr2027, USD (X-2027)
4.69%
USA, TIPS 1.25% 15apr2028, USD (X-2028)
4.65%
USA, TIPS 0.125% 15oct2026, USD (AE-2026)
4.62%
USA, TIPS 0.125% 15jan2031, USD (A-2031)
4.52%
USA, TIPS 0.125% 15jul2031, USD (D-2031)
4.48%
USA, TIPS 0.125% 15jul2030, USD (D-2030)
4.35%
USA, TIPS 0.5% 15jan2028, USD (A-2028)
4.21%
USA, TIPS 0.375% 15jul2027, USD (D-2027)
4.15%
Frequently asked questions about VCLT and VTIP
How have the VCLT and VTIP ETFs performed in 2026?
As of September 18, 2026, VCLT is down -2.75% year-to-date (YTD), while VTIP has returned 1.13%. That puts VTIP better performer ahead so far this year.
Which ETF is attracting more investor money: VCLT or VTIP?
Year-to-date, the VCLT ETF saw +$1.79B in flows, compared to +$3.51B for VTIP.
Which ETF is more volatile: VCLT or VTIP?
Over the past year, VCLT had a volatility of 7.48%, while VTIP experienced 1.54%.
Which ETF is bigger: VCLT or VTIP?
As of September 18, 2026, VCLT holds $8.82 B in assets under management (AUM), while VTIP manages $20.75 B.
What sectors do the VCLT and VTIP ETFs invest in?
VCLT leans toward sectors like Finance, Utilities and Healthcare. Meanwhile, VTIP focuses on Sovereign.
What are the top holdings of the VCLT ETF and VTIP ETF?
VCLT top holdings include Anheuser-Busch, 4.9% 1feb2046, USD, CVS Health, 5.05% 25mar2048, USD and Meta Platforms, 5.625% 15nov2055, USD. VTIP holds in its top three: USA, TIPS 1.125% 15oct2030, USD (AE-2030), USA, TIPS 1.25% 15apr2031, USD (X-2031) and USA, TIPS 1.625% 15apr2030, USD (X-2030).
Which ETF is more diversified: VCLT or VTIP?
VCLT holds 2739 securities with 3.66% of its assets in the top 15. VTIP has 25 securities and a top 15 weight of 71.17%.
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