Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF VTIP NASDAQ

Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF is designed to track the performance of U.S. Treasury inflation-protected securities with remaining maturities of less than five years. The fund seeks to provide returns closely aligned with near-term inflation while offering lower volatility compared to longer-duration TIPS funds. By focusing on shorter-duration bonds backed by the full faith and credit of the federal government, the fund carries less real interest rate risk, though it typically generates lower total returns than longer-maturity TIPS investments. The fund's principal value adjusts semiannually based on inflation, providing investors with protection against unexpected inflationary pressures.