Dimensional Inflation-Protected Securities ETF (DFIP) Alternatives
Dimensional Inflation-Protected Securities ETF (DFIP) belongs to the Inflation-Protected Bonds category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with DFIP. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to DFIP
DFIP charges 0.11% annually. Among ETFs in the Inflation-Protected Bonds category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among DFIP alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities... | 0.03% | Oct 12, 2012 | DFIP vs VTIP | |
| Vanguard Total Inflation-Protected Securities ETF | 0.05% | Jul 7, 2025 | DFIP vs VTP | |
| Schwab U.S. TIPS ETF | 0.05% | Aug 5, 2010 | DFIP vs SCHP | |
| iShares 0-5 Year TIPS Bond ETF | 0.06% | Dec 1, 2010 | DFIP vs STIP | |
| Invesco PureBeta 0-5 Yr US TIPS ETF | 0.07% | Sep 22, 2017 | DFIP vs PBTP |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to DFIP
Among ETFs in the Inflation-Protected Bonds category, these options rank highest on PortfoliosLab's risk-adjusted score, which accounts for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency over a 1-year period.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares iBonds Oct 2026 Term TIPS ETF | 98 | Sep 13, 2023 | DFIP vs IBIC | |
| F/m Ultrashort Treasury Inflation-Protected Securi... | 98 | Feb 24, 2025 | DFIP vs RBIL | |
| iShares 0-5 Year TIPS Bond ETF | 95 | Dec 1, 2010 | DFIP vs STIP | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities... | 94 | Oct 12, 2012 | DFIP vs VTIP | |
| Invesco PureBeta 0-5 Yr US TIPS ETF | 93 | Sep 22, 2017 | DFIP vs PBTP |
Top Performing DFIP Alternatives (YTD)
DFIP alternatives from the Inflation-Protected Bonds category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ionic Inflation Protection ETF | 1.67% | Jun 28, 2022 | DFIP vs CPII | |
| F/m Ultrashort Treasury Inflation-Protected Securi... | 1.65% | Feb 24, 2025 | DFIP vs RBIL | |
| PIMCO Broad US TIPS Index ETF | 1.47% | Sep 3, 2009 | DFIP vs TIPZ | |
| iShares iBonds Oct 2026 Term TIPS ETF | 1.45% | Sep 13, 2023 | DFIP vs IBIC | |
| Invesco PureBeta 0-5 Yr US TIPS ETF | 1.05% | Sep 22, 2017 | DFIP vs PBTP |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to DFIP
DFIP alternatives from the Inflation-Protected Bonds category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| F/m Ultrashort Treasury Inflation-Protected Securi... | 1.04% | Feb 24, 2025 | DFIP vs RBIL | |
| iShares iBonds Oct 2026 Term TIPS ETF | 1.16% | Sep 13, 2023 | DFIP vs IBIC | |
| iShares 0-5 Year TIPS Bond ETF | 1.83% | Dec 1, 2010 | DFIP vs STIP | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities... | 1.90% | Oct 12, 2012 | DFIP vs VTIP | |
| Invesco PureBeta 0-5 Yr US TIPS ETF | 1.97% | Sep 22, 2017 | DFIP vs PBTP |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to DFIP
DFIP alternatives from the Inflation-Protected Bonds category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares iBonds Oct 2026 Term TIPS ETF | -0.46% | Sep 13, 2023 | DFIP vs IBIC | |
| F/m Ultrashort Treasury Inflation-Protected Securi... | -0.50% | Feb 24, 2025 | DFIP vs RBIL | |
| iShares iBonds 1-5 Year TIPS Ladder ETF | -0.85% | Nov 7, 2024 | DFIP vs LDRI | |
| iShares 0-5 Year TIPS Bond ETF | -0.95% | Dec 1, 2010 | DFIP vs STIP | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities... | -0.98% | Oct 12, 2012 | DFIP vs VTIP |
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