Vanguard Total Inflation-Protected Securities ETF (VTP) 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 VTP. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to VTP
VTP charges 0.05% annually. There are 2 ETFs in the Inflation-Protected Bonds category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.03%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities... | 0.03% | 70.50B | Oct 2012 | VTP vs VTIP | |
| Schwab U.S. TIPS ETF | 0.03% | 16.06B | Aug 2010 | VTP vs SCHP | |
| iShares 0-5 Year TIPS Bond ETF | 0.06% | 15.90B | Dec 2010 | VTP vs STIP | |
| Invesco PureBeta 0-5 Yr US TIPS ETF | 0.07% | 70.90M | Sep 2017 | VTP vs PBTP | |
| iShares 0-1 Year TIPS Bond ETF | 0.09% | 12.61M | Nov 2025 | VTP vs ICPI |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VTP
Among 32 ETFs in the Inflation-Protected Bonds category with risk / return rank data, the top risk-adjusted alternatives shown here go as high as 98.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares iBonds Oct 2026 Term TIPS ETF | 98 | 85.97M | Sep 2023 | VTP vs IBIC | |
| F/m Ultrashort Treasury Inflation-Protected Securi... | 97 | 136.66M | Feb 2025 | VTP vs RBIL | |
| iShares iBonds Oct 2027 Term TIPS ETF | 96 | 115.32M | Sep 2023 | VTP vs IBID | |
| iShares iBonds Oct 2028 Term TIPS ETF | 89 | 153.63M | Sep 2023 | VTP vs IBIE | |
| iShares 0-5 Year TIPS Bond ETF | 88 | 15.90B | Dec 2010 | VTP vs STIP |
Top Performing VTP Alternatives (YTD)
VTP is at 1.10% YTD. There are 20 ETFs in the Inflation-Protected Bonds category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 2.46%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ionic Inflation Protection ETF | 2.46% | 10.49M | Jun 2022 | VTP vs CPII | |
| iShares 0-1 Year TIPS Bond ETF | 2.42% | 12.61M | Nov 2025 | VTP vs ICPI | |
| iShares iBonds Oct 2026 Term TIPS ETF | 2.33% | 85.97M | Sep 2023 | VTP vs IBIC | |
| F/m Ultrashort Treasury Inflation-Protected Securi... | 2.26% | 136.66M | Feb 2025 | VTP vs RBIL | |
| PIMCO Broad US TIPS Index ETF | 2.13% | 92.01M | Sep 2009 | VTP vs TIPZ |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VTP
VTP has 3.35% 1-year volatility. There are 18 ETFs in the Inflation-Protected Bonds category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 0.90%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares iBonds Oct 2026 Term TIPS ETF | 0.90% | 85.97M | Sep 2023 | VTP vs IBIC | |
| F/m Ultrashort Treasury Inflation-Protected Securi... | 0.94% | 136.66M | Feb 2025 | VTP vs RBIL | |
| iShares 0-1 Year TIPS Bond ETF | 0.96% | 12.61M | Nov 2025 | VTP vs ICPI | |
| iShares iBonds Oct 2027 Term TIPS ETF | 1.23% | 115.32M | Sep 2023 | VTP vs IBID | |
| iShares 0-5 Year TIPS Bond ETF | 1.53% | 15.90B | Dec 2010 | VTP vs STIP |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VTP
Among 32 ETFs in the Inflation-Protected Bonds category with 1-year drawdown data, the lowest-drawdown alternatives shown here go as shallow as -0.27%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares iBonds Oct 2026 Term TIPS ETF | -0.27% | 85.97M | Sep 2023 | VTP vs IBIC | |
| iShares iBonds Oct 2027 Term TIPS ETF | -0.55% | 115.32M | Sep 2023 | VTP vs IBID | |
| F/m Ultrashort Treasury Inflation-Protected Securi... | -0.56% | 136.66M | Feb 2025 | VTP vs RBIL | |
| iShares iBonds 1-5 Year TIPS Ladder ETF | -0.60% | 21.95M | Nov 2024 | VTP vs LDRI | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities... | -0.71% | 70.50B | Oct 2012 | VTP vs VTIP |
Other ETFs from Vanguard
The 10 most viewed Vanguard ETFs shown here include VOO, VTI, VGT and span 8 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $2T.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 60 | 8.08% | 1.70T | Sep 2010 | VTP vs VOO | |
| Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 60 | 8.80% | 2.30T | May 2001 | VTP vs VTI | |
| Vanguard Information Technology ETF | Technology Equities | 58 | 22.32% | 170.10B | Mar 2004 | VTP vs VGT | |
| Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | Global Equities | 55 | 12.42% | 652.30B | Jan 2011 | VTP vs VXUS | |
| Vanguard Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 29 | 3.21% | 393.80B | Jan 2004 | VTP vs VUG | |
| Vanguard Total World Stock ETF | Global Equities | 60 | 10.01% | 95.30B | Jun 2008 | VTP vs VT | |
| Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF | Dividend | 77 | 11.42% | 96.10B | Nov 2006 | VTP vs VYM | |
| Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | Total Bond Market | 35 | 0.94% | 394.40B | Apr 2007 | VTP vs BND | |
| Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF | Dividend | 55 | 7.01% | 127.80B | Apr 2006 | VTP vs VIG | |
| Vanguard Value ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 86 | 14.56% | 245.00B | Jan 2004 | VTP vs VTV |
Often Compared With VTP
Investors most often compare VTP with TIP, VIPSX, VGVT. These 20 comparison targets span 4 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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