Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities Index Fund Admiral Shares (VTAPX)
| Fund Assets | 70.50B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.06% |
| Min. Investment | $3,000 |
| Turnover | 25.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.90 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.56% |
| Dividend Growth | 31.07% |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Apr 1, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 25.25 |
| YTD Return | 1.81% |
| 1-Year Return | 4.52% |
| 5-Year Return | 17.75% |
| 52-Week Low | 24.77 |
| 52-Week High | 25.45 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 27 |
| Inception Date | Oct 16, 2012 |
About VTAPX
This investment vehicle aims to mirror the performance of an index comprising U.S. Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS) that have a remaining maturity of less than five years. Its objective is to provide returns that closely align with actual inflation over the near term, potentially offering investors reduced volatility compared to funds holding longer-maturity TIPS. Due to its shorter duration, this fund typically carries less sensitivity to real interest rate changes, though it is also likely to generate lower overall returns when contrasted with longer-duration TIPS funds. The portfolio consists of government bonds, specifically U.S. Treasury issues, which are fully backed by the federal government. A key feature of these bonds is that their principal value is adjusted every six months to account for inflation. The income generated by the fund can fluctuate, influenced by shifts in both prevailing interest rates and the rate of inflation. This fund can be a valuable addition to a diversified fixed income portfolio, helping to shield investors from unexpected inflationary pressures.
Performance
VTAPX had a total return of 4.52% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 2.23%.
Equivalent ETF
VTAPX has an equivalent ETF with the ticker symbol VTIP, the Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF. This is an ETF from the same fund company that follows the same index. It has an expense ratio of 0.03% compared to 0.06% for VTAPX.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|
| VTIP | Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF | 0.03% |
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| FSTZX | Fidelity | Fidelity Series 0-5 Year Inflation-Protected Bond Index Fund | n/a |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2026 | $0.0092 | Apr 2, 2026 |
| Dec 17, 2025 | $0.355 | Dec 18, 2025 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $0.3233 | Oct 1, 2025 |
| Jun 30, 2025 | $0.2118 | Jul 1, 2025 |
| Mar 31, 2025 | $0.0473 | Apr 1, 2025 |
| Dec 23, 2024 | $0.2642 | Dec 24, 2024 |