Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF
Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF (NASDAQ: VTIP) is an exchange-traded fund listed on NASDAQ, trading at $49.26 (about ₹4,725 a unit) as of 25 Sep 2026, 4:00 PM ET. It has an expense ratio of 0.03% and holds 21 securities. Indian residents can buy VTIP through Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
$49.18
Today's high
$49.26
52 week low
$49.15
52 week high
$50.66
VTIP opened at $49.20, closed previously at $49.18, and has traded between $49.15 and $50.66 over the past 52 weeks.
About
This exchange-traded fund seeks to mirror an index tracking U.S. Treasury inflation-protected securities (TIPS) with maturities of less than five years. It is designed to produce returns closely aligned with actual short-term inflation and aims to provide investors with a more stable investment profile compared to TIPS funds holding longer-dated assets. Due to its shorter duration, the fund typically incurs less real interest rate risk, though this often translates to lower overall returns when compared to longer-duration TIPS funds. Its portfolio consists of bonds guaranteed by the U.S. government, with their principal value adjusted twice a year according to inflation, thereby offering a safeguard against unforeseen increases in inflation.
Key statistics
Expense ratio
0.03%
Assets (AUM)
$73.2B
Holdings
21
NAV
$49.24
Avg. volume
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1-year price change
-2.65%
5-year price change
-6.28%
Price change excludes dividends.
Top 10 holdings
VTIP holds 21 securities in total. These 10 are 50.0% of the fund.
Where the money is invested
Countries
How to buy VTIP from India
Indian residents can buy VTIP units through Paasa in three steps. Funds leave India under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme and the units are held in your own name with Interactive Brokers.
Open your Paasa account
KYC takes a few minutes: PAN, Aadhaar and address proof. Your brokerage account is opened in your own name with Interactive Brokers.
Add funds from your Indian bank account
Remit up to $250,000 a year under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme. Your bank converts the rupees to US dollars at its rate on the day you remit.
Search VTIP and buy
Find the fund by its ticker, VTIP, on NASDAQ, and place your order. Fractional units are available and there is no minimum trade size, so you can buy by amount.
Read the full guide: how to invest in VTIP from India
Trading and taxes when buying VTIP from India
Trading and limits
- Trading hours
- 9:30 am – 4:00 pm ET
- LRS limit
- $250,000Per financial year, under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Tax for Indian residents
- TCS on remittance
- 20%Collected by your bank on LRS remittances above ₹10 lakh in a financial year. The TCS is adjustable against your income-tax liability.Adjusting TCS against your tax
- Capital gains in India
- Taxable in IndiaGains are taxable in India. Debt-oriented funds can be taxed differently from equity funds, so confirm your rate before selling.
- Dividends
- Slab rateIt pays the dividends from its holdings out to you in cash, and dividends are taxed at your slab rate in India.Dividend tax explained
- US estate tax
- May applyUS-situs assets such as US-listed shares can be exposed to US estate tax for non-US persons.US estate tax calculator
Custody. Units are held in your own name at Interactive Brokers LLC and are SIPC-insured up to $500,000 in total, including $250,000 for cash.
FAQs
What is the VTIP price today?
Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF (VTIP) last traded at $49.26 on NASDAQ, as of 25 Sep 2026, 4:00 PM ET. That is ₹4,725 a unit at the 25 Sep 2026 USD/INR rate.
When does VTIP trade, in Indian time?
NASDAQ trades 7:00 pm – 1:30 am IST, so the close lands after midnight. The window shifts to 8:00 pm – 2:30 am IST when the US is on standard time. Orders can only execute during that window.
How big is VTIP, and what does it cost to hold?
Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF manages about $73.2B. Its expense ratio is 0.03% a year, deducted inside the fund. It launched in 2012.
What are VTIP's largest holdings?
The top three are United States Treasury Inflation Indexed Bonds 1.13% 10/15/2030 (5.4%), United States Treasury Inflation Indexed Bonds 1.25% 04/15/2031 (5.3%) and United States Treasury Inflation Indexed Bonds 1.63% 04/15/2030 (5.3%). VTIP's 10 largest positions make up 50.0% of the fund.
Does VTIP pay dividends?
Yes. VTIP is a distributing fund and pays the dividends from its holdings out in cash. In India they are taxed at your slab rate.
How are gains on VTIP taxed in India?
Gains are taxable in India. Debt-oriented funds can be taxed differently from equity funds, so confirm your rate before selling.
Can I buy fractional units of VTIP?
Yes. You can buy VTIP by amount rather than by whole unit, and there is no minimum trade size.
How has VTIP performed?
VTIP's price is down 2.6% over the past year and down 6.3% over five years. These figures are price change only and exclude dividends; past performance does not guarantee future returns.