Question 1

What is VTIP?

Accepted Answer

VTIP — Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities Index Fund ETF Shares — is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the NASDAQ. The index is a market-capitalization-weighted index that includes all inflation-protected public obligations issued by the U.S. Treasury with remaining maturities of less than 5 years.

Question 2

What is the VTIP ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

VTIP last traded at $48.68 CAD on the NASDAQ. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the VTIP MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

VTIP has a management expense ratio (MER) of 0.04% per year. This fee is automatically deducted from the fund's assets, so you never pay it directly — but it does reduce your net returns over time. At 0.04%, VTIP is considered a low-cost ETF.

Question 4

What are VTIP annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

VTIP historical returns: YTD: -1.50%, 1-year: +1.71%, 3-year annualised: +4.75%, 5-year annualised: +3.07%, 10-year annualised: +2.91%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 0.09, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does VTIP pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, VTIP distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 4.06%, paid na. Distributions may include dividends, interest, capital gains, or return of capital depending on the fund's holdings. In a TFSA or RRSP, distributions are sheltered from tax.

Question 6

What does VTIP invest in?

Accepted Answer

VTIP's top holdings include null (null, 0.2%). See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown.

Question 7

What sectors does VTIP invest in?

Accepted Answer

VTIP's largest sector exposures are Energy (0.0%), Utilities (0.0%), Healthcare (0.0%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 8

How large is VTIP? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

VTIP has approximately $20.91B in assets under management (AUM). Larger AUM generally means better liquidity, tighter bid-ask spreads, and a lower risk of the fund being wound down.

Question 9

When was VTIP launched?

Accepted Answer

VTIP was launched on October 12, 2012, giving it a 14-year track record. A longer history makes it easier to evaluate how the ETF performs across different market cycles.

Question 10

How do I buy VTIP in Canada?

Accepted Answer

VTIP trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker VTIP. You can buy it through any Canadian brokerage, including Wealthsimple Trade (commission-free), Questrade, TD Direct Investing, RBC Direct, and CIBC Investor's Edge. It can be held in a TFSA, RRSP, FHSA, or taxable account.

Question 11

How risky is VTIP?

Accepted Answer

VTIP has a 1-year volatility of 1.54% and a beta of 0.22 (less volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 0.09 indicates below-average risk-adjusted returns. As with all market-linked investments, past volatility does not predict future risk.

Date	Open	High	Low	Close	Adj Close	Volume
2026-10-16	$48.61	$48.69	$48.60	$48.68	$48.68	2,454,600
2026-10-15	$48.61	$48.65	$48.56	$48.58	$48.58	2,124,689
2026-10-14	$48.40	$48.53	$48.40	$48.51	$48.51	3,980,629
2026-10-13	$48.47	$48.48	$48.44	$48.46	$48.46	2,410,713
2026-10-12	$48.47	$48.53	$48.46	$48.49	$48.49	2,109,564
2026-10-09	$48.46	$48.48	$48.45	$48.46	$48.46	2,116,500
2026-10-08	$48.47	$48.54	$48.43	$48.49	$48.49	2,511,299
2026-10-07	$48.40	$48.46	$48.39	$48.46	$48.46	2,480,668
2026-10-06	$48.38	$48.43	$48.38	$48.42	$48.42	3,137,468
2026-10-05	$48.40	$48.41	$48.35	$48.39	$48.39	4,392,825

Sector	Weight
Energy	0.00%
Utilities	0.00%
Healthcare	0.00%
Technology	0.00%
Industrials	0.00%
Real Estate	0.00%
Basic Materials	0.00%
Consumer Cyclicals	0.00%
Consumer Defensive	0.00%
Financial Services	0.00%
Communication Services	0.00%

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Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities Index Fund ETF Shares (VTIP : NASDAQ)

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Recent Price History

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