iShares Short-Term TIPS Bond Index Fund (BIIPX) belongs to the Inflation-Protected Bonds category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with BIIPX. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to BIIPX
BIIPX charges 0.08% annually. There are 9 mutual funds in the Inflation-Protected Bonds category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.02%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEI Institutional Investments Trust Real Return Fu... | 0.02% | — | Dec 2006 | BIIPX vs RRPAX | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities... | 0.04% | — | Oct 2012 | BIIPX vs VTSPX | |
| Fidelity SAI 0-5 Year Inflation-Protected Bond Ind... | 0.05% | — | Nov 2025 | BIIPX vs FFNYX | |
| Fidelity SAI Inflation-Protected Bond Index Fund | 0.05% | — | Aug 2024 | BIIPX vs FSPWX | |
| Schwab Treasury Inflation Protected Securities Ind... | 0.05% | — | Mar 2006 | BIIPX vs SWRSX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to BIIPX
BIIPX has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 63. There are 13 mutual funds in the Inflation-Protected Bonds category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 90.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities... | 90 | — | Oct 2012 | BIIPX vs VTSPX | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities... | 90 | 70.50B | Oct 2012 | BIIPX vs VTAPX | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities... | 90 | — | Oct 2012 | BIIPX vs VTIPX | |
| Allspring Real Return Fund | 82 | — | Feb 2003 | BIIPX vs IPBAX | |
| SEI Institutional Investments Trust Real Return Fu... | 81 | — | Dec 2006 | BIIPX vs RRPAX |
Top Performing BIIPX Alternatives (YTD)
BIIPX is at 1.49% YTD. There are 14 mutual funds in the Inflation-Protected Bonds category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 11.21%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allspring Real Return Fund | 11.21% | — | Feb 2003 | BIIPX vs IPBAX | |
| SEI Multi-Asset Real Return Fund Class A | 6.75% | — | Jul 2011 | BIIPX vs SEIAX | |
| DFA Global Core Plus Real Return Portfolio | 2.46% | — | May 2021 | BIIPX vs DFAAX | |
| VY BlackRock Inflation Protected Bond Portfolio | 1.80% | — | Apr 2007 | BIIPX vs IBRIX | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities... | 1.75% | — | Oct 2012 | BIIPX vs VTSPX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to BIIPX
BIIPX has 2.45% 1-year volatility. There are 14 mutual funds in the Inflation-Protected Bonds category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 1.57%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities... | 1.57% | — | Oct 2012 | BIIPX vs VTIPX | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities... | 1.59% | 70.50B | Oct 2012 | BIIPX vs VTAPX | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities... | 1.59% | — | Oct 2012 | BIIPX vs VTSPX | |
| Eaton Vance Short Duration Inflation-Protected Inc... | 1.63% | — | Mar 2010 | BIIPX vs EARRX | |
| Eaton Vance Short Duration Inflation-Protected Inc... | 1.65% | — | Mar 2010 | BIIPX vs EIRRX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to BIIPX
BIIPX has a 1-year max drawdown of -1.44%. There are 15 mutual funds in the Inflation-Protected Bonds category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -0.72%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities... | -0.72% | — | Oct 2012 | BIIPX vs VTIPX | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities... | -0.75% | 70.50B | Oct 2012 | BIIPX vs VTAPX | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities... | -0.75% | — | Oct 2012 | BIIPX vs VTSPX | |
| American Century Short Duration Inflation Protecti... | -0.82% | 1.19B | May 2005 | BIIPX vs APOIX | |
| Eaton Vance Short Duration Inflation-Protected Inc... | -0.89% | — | Mar 2010 | BIIPX vs EIRRX |
Other Mutual Funds from BlackRock
The 10 most viewed BlackRock mutual funds shown here include ECAT, WFSPX, BDMIX and span 9 categories.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Term Trust | Tactical Allocation, Derivative Income, ESG | 39 | 15.10% | — | Sep 2021 | BIIPX vs ECAT | |
| iShares S&P 500 Index Fund Class K | S&P 500 | 65 | 11.33% | — | Jul 1993 | BIIPX vs WFSPX | |
| BlackRock Global Equity Market Neutral Fund Class ... | Equity Market Neutral | 96 | 11.25% | — | Dec 2012 | BIIPX vs BDMIX | |
| BlackRock LifePath Index 2055 Fund | Target Retirement Date | 64 | 12.43% | — | May 2011 | BIIPX vs LIVIX | |
| Fidelity Asset Manager 70% Fund | Diversified Portfolio | 73 | 11.70% | — | Dec 1991 | BIIPX vs FASGX | |
| AlphaSimplex Managed Futures Strategy Fund Class Y | Systematic Trend | 51 | 9.56% | — | Jul 2010 | BIIPX vs ASFYX | |
| BlackRock Enhanced Equity Dividend Fund | Derivative Income | 41 | 5.97% | — | Aug 2005 | BIIPX vs BDJ | |
| BlackRock Technology Opportunities Fund Investor A | Technology Equities | 50 | 34.57% | — | Apr 2000 | BIIPX vs BGSAX | |
| Fidelity Asset Manager 40% Fund | Diversified Portfolio | 72 | 6.74% | — | Oct 2007 | BIIPX vs FFANX | |
| Fidelity Asset Manager 85% Fund | Diversified Portfolio | 72 | 13.91% | — | Sep 1999 | BIIPX vs FAMRX |
Often Compared With BIIPX
Investors most often compare BIIPX with STIP, ICSH, VCTPX. These 20 comparison targets span 3 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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