VTIPX vs. EIRRX
Compare and contrast key facts about Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities Index Fund Investor Shares (VTIPX) and Eaton Vance Short Duration Inflation-Protected Income Fund (EIRRX).
VTIPX is managed by Vanguard. It was launched on Oct 16, 2012. EIRRX is managed by Eaton Vance. It was launched on Mar 31, 2010.
Performance
VTIPX vs. EIRRX - Performance Comparison
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VTIPX vs. EIRRX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VTIPX Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities Index Fund Investor Shares | 0.93% | 5.96% | 4.65% | 4.51% | -2.93% | 5.21% | 4.85% | 4.74% | 0.49% | 0.72% |
EIRRX Eaton Vance Short Duration Inflation-Protected Income Fund | 0.35% | 4.63% | 5.65% | 6.33% | -3.08% | 7.84% | 5.25% | 5.60% | -0.15% | 1.94% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, VTIPX achieves a 0.93% return, which is significantly higher than EIRRX's 0.35% return. Over the past 10 years, VTIPX has underperformed EIRRX with an annualized return of 2.97%, while EIRRX has yielded a comparatively higher 3.75% annualized return.
VTIPX
- 1D
- 0.28%
- 1M
- 0.04%
- YTD
- 0.93%
- 6M
- 1.25%
- 1Y
- 3.76%
- 3Y*
- 4.58%
- 5Y*
- 3.40%
- 10Y*
- 2.97%
EIRRX
- 1D
- 0.25%
- 1M
- -0.15%
- YTD
- 0.35%
- 6M
- 0.45%
- 1Y
- 3.23%
- 3Y*
- 4.71%
- 5Y*
- 3.84%
- 10Y*
- 3.75%
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VTIPX vs. EIRRX - Expense Ratio Comparison
VTIPX has a 0.14% expense ratio, which is lower than EIRRX's 0.64% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
VTIPX vs. EIRRX — Risk / Return Rank
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VTIPX vs. EIRRX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities Index Fund Investor Shares (VTIPX) and Eaton Vance Short Duration Inflation-Protected Income Fund (EIRRX). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.
| VTIPX | EIRRX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 2.19 | 1.71 | +0.48 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 3.29 | 2.44 | +0.86 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.47 | 1.38 | +0.09 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 4.39 | 2.14 | +2.25 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 14.13 | 9.49 | +4.64 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
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Sharpe Ratios by Period
| VTIPX | EIRRX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 2.19 | 1.71 | +0.48 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 1.28 | 1.36 | -0.07 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 1.34 | 1.36 | -0.02 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 1.00 | 1.10 | -0.09 |
Correlation
The correlation between VTIPX and EIRRX is 0.76, which is considered to be high. That indicates a strong positive relationship between their price movements. Having highly-correlated positions in a portfolio may signal a lack of diversification, potentially leading to increased risk during market downturns.
Dividends
VTIPX vs. EIRRX - Dividend Comparison
VTIPX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 3.50%, less than EIRRX's 4.12% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VTIPX Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities Index Fund Investor Shares | 3.50% | 3.70% | 2.60% | 2.76% | 6.74% | 4.59% | 1.11% | 1.88% | 2.37% | 1.50% | 0.55% | 0.00% |
EIRRX Eaton Vance Short Duration Inflation-Protected Income Fund | 4.12% | 3.57% | 4.08% | 4.50% | 5.07% | 3.54% | 2.21% | 2.66% | 2.91% | 2.13% | 2.24% | 2.05% |
Drawdowns
VTIPX vs. EIRRX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum VTIPX drawdown since its inception was -5.36%, smaller than the maximum EIRRX drawdown of -10.27%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for VTIPX and EIRRX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| VTIPX | EIRRX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -5.36% | -10.27% | +4.91% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -0.95% | -1.18% | +0.23% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -5.36% | -6.22% | +0.86% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -5.36% | -10.27% | +4.91% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.32% | -0.54% | +0.22% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -1.13% | -1.01% | -0.12% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.30% | 0.27% | +0.03% |
Volatility
VTIPX vs. EIRRX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities Index Fund Investor Shares (VTIPX) is 0.62%, while Eaton Vance Short Duration Inflation-Protected Income Fund (EIRRX) has a volatility of 0.69%. This indicates that VTIPX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than EIRRX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| VTIPX | EIRRX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 0.62% | 0.69% | -0.07% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 0.96% | 1.12% | -0.16% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 1.81% | 1.96% | -0.15% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 2.66% | 2.85% | -0.19% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 2.22% | 2.76% | -0.54% |