Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF (VTIP) Alternatives
Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF (VTIP) belongs to the Inflation-Protected Bonds category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with VTIP. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to VTIP
VTIP charges 0.03% annually. Among ETFs in the Inflation-Protected Bonds category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among VTIP alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Total Inflation-Protected Securities ETF | 0.05% | Jul 7, 2025 | VTIP vs VTP | |
| Schwab U.S. TIPS ETF | 0.05% | Aug 5, 2010 | VTIP vs SCHP | |
| iShares 0-5 Year TIPS Bond ETF | 0.06% | Dec 1, 2010 | VTIP vs STIP | |
| Invesco PureBeta 0-5 Yr US TIPS ETF | 0.07% | Sep 22, 2017 | VTIP vs PBTP | |
| iShares iBonds Oct 2026 Term TIPS ETF | 0.10% | Sep 13, 2023 | VTIP vs IBIC |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VTIP
Among ETFs in the Inflation-Protected Bonds category, these options rank highest on PortfoliosLab's risk-adjusted score, which accounts for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency over a 1-year period.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares iBonds Oct 2026 Term TIPS ETF | 98 | Sep 13, 2023 | VTIP vs IBIC | |
| F/m Ultrashort Treasury Inflation-Protected Securi... | 98 | Feb 24, 2025 | VTIP vs RBIL | |
| iShares 0-5 Year TIPS Bond ETF | 95 | Dec 1, 2010 | VTIP vs STIP | |
| Invesco PureBeta 0-5 Yr US TIPS ETF | 93 | Sep 22, 2017 | VTIP vs PBTP | |
| iShares iBonds 1-5 Year TIPS Ladder ETF | 89 | Nov 7, 2024 | VTIP vs LDRI |
Top Performing VTIP Alternatives (YTD)
VTIP alternatives from the Inflation-Protected Bonds category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ionic Inflation Protection ETF | 1.67% | Jun 28, 2022 | VTIP vs CPII | |
| F/m Ultrashort Treasury Inflation-Protected Securi... | 1.65% | Feb 24, 2025 | VTIP vs RBIL | |
| PIMCO Broad US TIPS Index ETF | 1.47% | Sep 3, 2009 | VTIP vs TIPZ | |
| iShares iBonds Oct 2026 Term TIPS ETF | 1.45% | Sep 13, 2023 | VTIP vs IBIC | |
| Invesco PureBeta 0-5 Yr US TIPS ETF | 1.05% | Sep 22, 2017 | VTIP vs PBTP |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VTIP
VTIP alternatives from the Inflation-Protected Bonds category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| F/m Ultrashort Treasury Inflation-Protected Securi... | 1.04% | Feb 24, 2025 | VTIP vs RBIL | |
| iShares iBonds Oct 2026 Term TIPS ETF | 1.16% | Sep 13, 2023 | VTIP vs IBIC | |
| iShares 0-5 Year TIPS Bond ETF | 1.83% | Dec 1, 2010 | VTIP vs STIP | |
| Invesco PureBeta 0-5 Yr US TIPS ETF | 1.97% | Sep 22, 2017 | VTIP vs PBTP | |
| iShares iBonds 1-5 Year TIPS Ladder ETF | 2.24% | Nov 7, 2024 | VTIP vs LDRI |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VTIP
VTIP alternatives from the Inflation-Protected Bonds category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares iBonds Oct 2026 Term TIPS ETF | -0.46% | Sep 13, 2023 | VTIP vs IBIC | |
| F/m Ultrashort Treasury Inflation-Protected Securi... | -0.50% | Feb 24, 2025 | VTIP vs RBIL | |
| iShares iBonds 1-5 Year TIPS Ladder ETF | -0.85% | Nov 7, 2024 | VTIP vs LDRI | |
| iShares 0-5 Year TIPS Bond ETF | -0.95% | Dec 1, 2010 | VTIP vs STIP | |
| Invesco PureBeta 0-5 Yr US TIPS ETF | -1.03% | Sep 22, 2017 | VTIP vs PBTP |
Other ETFs from Vanguard
Most popular Vanguard ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 65 | -4.42% | Sep 7, 2010 | VTIP vs VOO | |
| Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 65 | -4.01% | Jun 27, 2016 | VTIP vs VTI | |
| Vanguard Information Technology ETF | Technology Equities | 67 | -7.34% | Mar 25, 2004 | VTIP vs VGT | |
| Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 86 | 2.32% | Jan 26, 2011 | VTIP vs VXUS | |
| Vanguard Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 50 | -10.37% | Nov 13, 2000 | VTIP vs VUG | |
| Vanguard Total World Stock ETF | Global Equities | 77 | -1.71% | Jun 24, 2008 | VTIP vs VT | |
| Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF | Dividend | 72 | 3.80% | Feb 7, 2019 | VTIP vs VYM | |
| Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | Total Bond Market | 59 | 0.05% | Apr 3, 2007 | VTIP vs BND | |
| Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF | Dividend | 55 | -1.77% | Dec 19, 2013 | VTIP vs VIG | |
| Vanguard Value ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 67 | 3.30% | Jan 26, 2004 | VTIP vs VTV |
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