The Best Inflation-Protected Bonds ETFs

The table below compares the performance and other essential indicators like dividend yield and expense ratio of Inflation-Protected Bonds ETFs.

Inflation-Protected Bonds ETFs invest in government-issued bonds designed to protect against inflation. These ETFs provide investors with a hedge against rising prices, as the bonds' principal and interest payments are adjusted in line with inflation. This can help preserve purchasing power, but may offer lower yields compared to conventional bonds in low-inflation environments.

Number of ETFs: 40
Avg. Expense Ratio: 0.21%
Avg. Dividend Yield: 4.46%
Avg. 1 Year Return: 4.10%
Median Risk/Return Score: 44 / 100

40 results

Symbol	Full Name	Category	Inception	Expense Ratio	YTD Return	10Y Return (Annualized)	Dividend Yield	Risk / Return Rank
LIAU	LifeX 2060 Inflation-Protected Longevity Income ET...	Inflation-Protected Bonds	Jan 17, 2024	0.25%	0.18%	—	9.41%	15
LIBD	LifeX 2065 Inflation-Protected Longevity Income ET...	Inflation-Protected Bonds, Long-Term Bond	Jan 3, 2025	0.25%	0.09%	—	11.55%	13
LQDI	iShares Inflation Hedged Corporate Bond ETF	Inflation-Protected Bonds	May 8, 2018	0.18%	1.39%	—	4.60%	43
LTPZ	PIMCO 15+ Year US TIPS Index ETF	Inflation-Protected Bonds	Sep 3, 2009	0.20%	-0.12%	0.66%	5.25%	14
PBTP	Invesco PureBeta 0-5 Yr US TIPS ETF	Inflation-Protected Bonds	Sep 22, 2017	0.07%	1.88%	—	3.11%	93
RBIL	F/m Ultrashort Treasury Inflation-Protected Securi...	Inflation-Protected Bonds	Feb 24, 2025	0.17%	2.63%	—	4.60%	98
RINF	ProShares Inflation Expectations ETF	Inflation-Protected Bonds	Jan 10, 2012	0.30%	2.46%	4.68%	3.70%	23
SCHP	Schwab U.S. TIPS ETF	Inflation-Protected Bonds	Aug 5, 2010	0.03%	1.15%	2.57%	4.00%	43
SPIP	SPDR Portfolio TIPS ETF	Inflation-Protected Bonds	May 25, 2007	0.12%	1.06%	2.54%	4.77%	39
STIP	iShares 0-5 Year TIPS Bond ETF	Inflation-Protected Bonds	Dec 1, 2010	0.06%	1.77%	3.13%	4.31%	93
STPZ	PIMCO 1-5 Year US TIPS Index ETF	Inflation-Protected Bonds	Aug 20, 2009	0.20%	1.43%	2.83%	4.12%	79
TDTF	FlexShares iBoxx 5-Year Target Duration TIPS Index...	Inflation-Protected Bonds	Sep 19, 2011	0.18%	1.01%	2.85%	4.73%	51
TDTT	FlexShares iBoxx 3-Year Target Duration TIPS Index...	Inflation-Protected Bonds	Sep 19, 2011	0.18%	1.47%	3.05%	4.56%	83
TIP	iShares TIPS Bond ETF	Inflation-Protected Bonds	Dec 4, 2003	0.18%	1.06%	2.48%	3.77%	40
TIPB	Northern Trust 2035 Inflation-Linked Distributing ...	Inflation-Protected Bonds	Aug 18, 2025	—	1.45%	—	3.03%	—
TIPX	SPDR Bloomberg Barclays 1-10 Year TIPS ETF	Inflation-Protected Bonds	May 29, 2013	0.15%	1.29%	2.87%	4.56%	63
TIPZ	PIMCO Broad US TIPS Index ETF	Inflation-Protected Bonds	Sep 3, 2009	0.20%	2.14%	2.42%	5.13%	38
VTIP	Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities...	Inflation-Protected Bonds	Oct 12, 2012	0.03%	1.76%	3.09%	3.59%	93
VTP	Vanguard Total Inflation-Protected Securities ETF	Inflation-Protected Bonds	Jul 7, 2025	0.05%	1.08%	—	1.62%	—
WIP	SPDR FTSE International Government Inflation-Prote...	Inflation-Protected Bonds	Mar 13, 2008	0.50%	3.37%	1.46%	5.84%	32

Best Inflation-Protected Bonds ETFs by Risk/Return Score

The top Inflation-Protected Bonds ETFs by PortfoliosLab Risk/Return Score are IBIC (98) and RBIL (98). The score measures risk-adjusted performance over the past year, accounting for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency.

Symbol	Name	Risk / Return Rank	AUM	Inception
IBIC	iShares iBonds Oct 2026 Term TIPS ETF	98	85.92M	Sep 2023
RBIL	F/m Ultrashort Treasury Inflation-Protected Securi...	98	112.50M	Feb 2025
IBID	iShares iBonds Oct 2027 Term TIPS ETF	97	111.60M	Sep 2023
IBIE	iShares iBonds Oct 2028 Term TIPS ETF	94	154.33M	Sep 2023
STIP	iShares 0-5 Year TIPS Bond ETF	93	15.82B	Dec 2010

Best-Performing Inflation-Protected Bonds ETFs Over 5 Years

The top Inflation-Protected Bonds ETFs is RINF (5.45%). Across the lineup, Inflation-Protected Bonds ETFs show an average 1-year return of 4.10% and an average 5-year return of 1.11%, providing a clearer view of performance across different investment horizons.

Symbol	Name	Return 5Y	AUM	Inception
RINF	ProShares Inflation Expectations ETF	5.45%	18.37M	Jan 2012
STIP	iShares 0-5 Year TIPS Bond ETF	3.31%	15.82B	Dec 2010
VTIP	Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities...	3.31%	68.50B	Oct 2012
PBTP	Invesco PureBeta 0-5 Yr US TIPS ETF	3.27%	68.90M	Sep 2017
STPZ	PIMCO 1-5 Year US TIPS Index ETF	2.83%	478.30M	Aug 2009

Lowest-Cost Inflation-Protected Bonds ETFs

The top Inflation-Protected Bonds ETFs is SCHP (0.03%). With an average expense ratio of 0.21%, Inflation-Protected Bonds ETFs remain a low-cost option for investors seeking broad market exposure, sector allocations, and diversified portfolio building blocks.

Symbol	Name	Expense Ratio	AUM	Inception
SCHP	Schwab U.S. TIPS ETF	0.03%	15.71B	Aug 2010
VTIP	Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities...	0.03%	68.50B	Oct 2012
VTP	Vanguard Total Inflation-Protected Securities ETF	0.05%	122.80M	Jul 2025
STIP	iShares 0-5 Year TIPS Bond ETF	0.06%	15.82B	Dec 2010
PBTP	Invesco PureBeta 0-5 Yr US TIPS ETF	0.07%	68.90M	Sep 2017

Highest-Yield Inflation-Protected Bonds ETFs

The top Inflation-Protected Bonds ETFs is LIBD (11.55%). Across the lineup, Inflation-Protected Bonds ETFs show an average dividend yield of 4.46%, offering investors a steady stream of income through regular dividend payments, making them attractive for income-seeking portfolios.

Symbol	Name	Dividend Yield	AUM	Inception
LIBD	LifeX 2065 Inflation-Protected Longevity Income ET...	11.55%	—	Jan 2025
LIAE	LifeX 2050 Inflation-Protected Longevity Income ET...	9.77%	—	Jan 2024
LIAU	LifeX 2060 Inflation-Protected Longevity Income ET...	9.41%	—	Jan 2024
LIAM	LifeX 2055 Inflation-Protected Longevity Income ET...	6.48%	—	Jan 2024
WIP	SPDR FTSE International Government Inflation-Prote...	5.84%	543.36M	Mar 2008

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