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 a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to DFIP
DFIP charges 0.11% annually. There are 21 ETFs in the Inflation-Protected Bonds category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.03%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schwab U.S. TIPS ETF | 0.03% | 16.38B | Aug 2010 | DFIP vs SCHP | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities... | 0.03% | 71.10B | Oct 2012 | DFIP vs VTIP | |
| Vanguard Total Inflation-Protected Securities ETF | 0.05% | 159.00M | Jul 2025 | DFIP vs VTP | |
| iShares 0-5 Year TIPS Bond ETF | 0.06% | 15.91B | Dec 2010 | DFIP vs STIP | |
| Invesco PureBeta 0-5 Yr US TIPS ETF | 0.07% | 115.79M | Sep 2017 | DFIP vs PBTP |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to DFIP
DFIP has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 29. There are 26 ETFs in the Inflation-Protected Bonds category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 98.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares iBonds Oct 2026 Term TIPS ETF | 98 | 76.82M | Sep 2023 | DFIP vs IBIC | |
| F/m Ultrashort Treasury Inflation-Protected Securi... | 98 | 153.59M | Feb 2025 | DFIP vs RBIL | |
| iShares iBonds Oct 2027 Term TIPS ETF | 97 | 118.24M | Sep 2023 | DFIP vs IBID | |
| iShares iBonds Oct 2028 Term TIPS ETF | 93 | 156.91M | Sep 2023 | DFIP vs IBIE | |
| iShares 0-5 Year TIPS Bond ETF | 93 | 15.91B | Dec 2010 | DFIP vs STIP |
Top Performing DFIP Alternatives (YTD)
DFIP is at 0.49% YTD. There are 28 ETFs in the Inflation-Protected Bonds category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 15.77%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Street Multi-Asset Real Return ETF | 15.77% | 1.27B | Apr 2012 | DFIP vs RLY | |
| SPDR FTSE International Government Inflation-Prote... | 3.55% | 470.78M | Mar 2008 | DFIP vs WIP | |
| ProShares Inflation Expectations ETF | 3.18% | 18.35M | Jan 2012 | DFIP vs RINF | |
| iShares 0-1 Year TIPS Bond ETF | 2.90% | 14.08M | Nov 2025 | DFIP vs ICPI | |
| American Beacon Ionic Inflation Protection ETF | 2.87% | 10.49M | Jun 2022 | DFIP vs CPII |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to DFIP
DFIP has 3.44% 1-year volatility. There are 25 ETFs in the Inflation-Protected Bonds category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 0.89%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares iBonds Oct 2026 Term TIPS ETF | 0.89% | 76.82M | Sep 2023 | DFIP vs IBIC | |
| F/m Ultrashort Treasury Inflation-Protected Securi... | 0.97% | 153.59M | Feb 2025 | DFIP vs RBIL | |
| iShares 0-1 Year TIPS Bond ETF | 0.98% | 14.08M | Nov 2025 | DFIP vs ICPI | |
| iShares iBonds Oct 2027 Term TIPS ETF | 1.22% | 118.24M | Sep 2023 | DFIP vs IBID | |
| iShares 0-5 Year TIPS Bond ETF | 1.52% | 15.91B | Dec 2010 | DFIP vs STIP |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to DFIP
DFIP has a 1-year max drawdown of -2.06%. There are 22 ETFs in the Inflation-Protected Bonds category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -0.27%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares iBonds Oct 2026 Term TIPS ETF | -0.27% | 76.82M | Sep 2023 | DFIP vs IBIC | |
| iShares iBonds Oct 2027 Term TIPS ETF | -0.55% | 118.24M | Sep 2023 | DFIP vs IBID | |
| F/m Ultrashort Treasury Inflation-Protected Securi... | -0.56% | 153.59M | Feb 2025 | DFIP vs RBIL | |
| iShares iBonds 1-5 Year TIPS Ladder ETF | -0.63% | 22.45M | Nov 2024 | DFIP vs LDRI | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities... | -0.71% | 71.10B | Oct 2012 | DFIP vs VTIP |
Other ETFs from Dimensional
The 10 most viewed Dimensional ETFs shown here include DFUS, DFIV, DFAW and span 6 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $48B.
Often Compared With DFIP
Investors most often compare DFIP with DFNM, BOXX, SCYB. These 19 comparison targets span 15 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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