VGLTvsVTIPETF Comparison
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Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF
This fund is part of
Inflation-linked Bonds
-0.04%
Vanguard Long-Term Treasury ETF (VGLT) belongs to the US Government Bonds segment. Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF (VTIP) is part of the Inflation-linked Bonds segment. Both ETFs have the same top 1 sector exposures: Sovereign. Both VGLT and VTIP have the same Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.03%. VGLT is down -3.65% year-to-date (YTD) with +$995M in YTD flows. VTIP performs better with 1.17% YTD performance, and +$3.54B in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of VGLT 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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VGLT vs VTIP performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 09/22/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | VGLT VTIP | -0.75%-0.90% | -3.44%-0.14% | -3.65%+1.17% | -3.24%+1.54% | +4.08%+15.08% | -31.91%+15.73% |
| Flows | VGLT VTIP | +$73M+$587M | +$489M+$2.02B | +$995M+$3.54B | +$1.33B+$5.17B | +$4.30B+$6.53B | +$11.12B+$5.56B |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | VGLT VTIP | +8.85%+1.54% | +8.45%+1.54% | +12.07%+1.89% | +14.35%+2.69% |
| Max drawdown | VGLT VTIP | -5.99%-1.04% | -8.31%-1.04% | -13.37%-1.04% | -41.00%-5.32% |
| Max drawdown duration | VGLT VTIP | 85d28d | 205d28d | 736d28d | 1752d638d |
Trading data
VGLT | VTIP | |
Last sale 9/23/2026 at 1:30 PM | $51.59 | $49.21 |
| Previous close 09/22/2026 | $52.41 | $49.34 |
| Consolidated volume 09/22/2026 | ||
| Average volume 30 days | ||
| Average discount or premium 30 days | ||
| 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 9/23/2026 at 1:30 PM
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VGLT | VTIP | |
|---|---|---|
| Last price | $51.59 | $49.21 |
| 1D performance | -1.56% | -0.26% |
| AuM | $10.50 B | $20.79 B |
| E/R | 0.03% | 0.03% |
Characteristics
VGLT | VTIP | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Passive | Passive |
| Provider | Vanguard | Vanguard |
| Benchmark | Bloomberg US Long Treasury Index | Bloomberg U.S. Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS) 0-5 Years Index |
| N° of holdings | 99 | 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
VGLT
USA
99.97%
Other
0.03%
VTIP
USA
98.75%
Other
1.25%
Sectors
VGLT
Sovereign
99.97%
Other
0.03%
VTIP
Sovereign
98.75%
Other
1.25%
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Diversification
VGLT
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
29.82%
VTIP
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
71.17%
Top 15 holdings
Data as of July 31, 2026
VGLT
USA, Bonds 5% 15may2056, USD
2.22%
USA, Bonds 4.75% 15may2055, USD
2.20%
USA, Bonds 4.75% 15aug2055, USD
2.20%
USA, Bonds 4.625% 15feb2055, USD
2.15%
USA, Bonds 4.625% 15nov2055, USD
2.14%
USA, Bonds 4.75% 15feb2056, USD
2.13%
USA, Bonds 4.75% 15nov2053, USD
2.12%
USA, Bonds 4.625% 15may2054, USD
2.08%
USA, Bonds 4.5% 15nov2054, USD
2.04%
USA, Bonds 4.25% 15feb2054, USD
2.03%
USA, Bonds 4.25% 15aug2054, USD
2.00%
USA, Bonds 4.125% 15aug2053, USD
1.83%
USA, Bonds 4% 15nov2052, USD
1.62%
USA, Bonds 1.75% 15aug2041, USD
1.55%
USA, Bonds 3.625% 15feb2053, USD
1.50%
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 VGLT and VTIP
How have the VGLT and VTIP ETFs performed in 2026?
As of September 22, 2026, VGLT is down -3.65% year-to-date (YTD), while VTIP has returned 1.17%. That puts VTIP better performer ahead so far this year.
Which ETF is attracting more investor money: VGLT or VTIP?
Year-to-date, the VGLT ETF saw +$995M in flows, compared to +$3.54B for VTIP.
Which ETF is more volatile: VGLT or VTIP?
Over the past year, VGLT had a volatility of 8.45%, while VTIP experienced 1.54%.
Which ETF is bigger: VGLT or VTIP?
As of September 22, 2026, VGLT holds $10.50 B in assets under management (AUM), while VTIP manages $20.79 B.
What sectors do the VGLT and VTIP ETFs invest in?
VGLT leans toward sectors like Sovereign. Meanwhile, VTIP focuses on Sovereign.
What are the top holdings of the VGLT ETF and VTIP ETF?
VGLT top holdings include USA, Bonds 5% 15may2056, USD, USA, Bonds 4.75% 15may2055, USD and USA, Bonds 4.75% 15aug2055, 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: VGLT or VTIP?
VGLT holds 99 securities with 29.82% of its assets in the top 15. VTIP has 25 securities and a top 15 weight of 71.17%.
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