iShares iBonds Oct 2026 Term TIPS ETF (IBIC) Alternatives
iShares iBonds Oct 2026 Term TIPS ETF (IBIC) 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 IBIC. 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 IBIC
IBIC charges 0.10% annually. Among ETFs in the Inflation-Protected Bonds category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among IBIC alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities... | 0.03% | Oct 12, 2012 | IBIC vs VTIP | |
| Vanguard Total Inflation-Protected Securities ETF | 0.05% | Jul 7, 2025 | IBIC vs VTP | |
| Schwab U.S. TIPS ETF | 0.05% | Aug 5, 2010 | IBIC vs SCHP | |
| iShares 0-5 Year TIPS Bond ETF | 0.06% | Dec 1, 2010 | IBIC vs STIP | |
| Invesco PureBeta 0-5 Yr US TIPS ETF | 0.07% | Sep 22, 2017 | IBIC vs PBTP |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to IBIC
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| F/m Ultrashort Treasury Inflation-Protected Securi... | 98 | Feb 24, 2025 | IBIC vs RBIL | |
| iShares 0-5 Year TIPS Bond ETF | 95 | Dec 1, 2010 | IBIC vs STIP | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities... | 94 | Oct 12, 2012 | IBIC vs VTIP | |
| Invesco PureBeta 0-5 Yr US TIPS ETF | 93 | Sep 22, 2017 | IBIC vs PBTP | |
| iShares iBonds 1-5 Year TIPS Ladder ETF | 89 | Nov 7, 2024 | IBIC vs LDRI |
Top Performing IBIC Alternatives (YTD)
IBIC 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 | IBIC vs CPII | |
| F/m Ultrashort Treasury Inflation-Protected Securi... | 1.65% | Feb 24, 2025 | IBIC vs RBIL | |
| PIMCO Broad US TIPS Index ETF | 1.47% | Sep 3, 2009 | IBIC vs TIPZ | |
| Invesco PureBeta 0-5 Yr US TIPS ETF | 1.05% | Sep 22, 2017 | IBIC vs PBTP | |
| iShares 0-5 Year TIPS Bond ETF | 1.02% | Dec 1, 2010 | IBIC vs STIP |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to IBIC
IBIC 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 | IBIC vs RBIL | |
| iShares 0-5 Year TIPS Bond ETF | 1.83% | Dec 1, 2010 | IBIC vs STIP | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities... | 1.90% | Oct 12, 2012 | IBIC vs VTIP | |
| Invesco PureBeta 0-5 Yr US TIPS ETF | 1.97% | Sep 22, 2017 | IBIC vs PBTP | |
| iShares iBonds 1-5 Year TIPS Ladder ETF | 2.24% | Nov 7, 2024 | IBIC vs LDRI |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to IBIC
IBIC alternatives from the Inflation-Protected Bonds category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| F/m Ultrashort Treasury Inflation-Protected Securi... | -0.50% | Feb 24, 2025 | IBIC vs RBIL | |
| iShares iBonds 1-5 Year TIPS Ladder ETF | -0.85% | Nov 7, 2024 | IBIC vs LDRI | |
| iShares 0-5 Year TIPS Bond ETF | -0.95% | Dec 1, 2010 | IBIC vs STIP | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities... | -0.98% | Oct 12, 2012 | IBIC vs VTIP | |
| Invesco PureBeta 0-5 Yr US TIPS ETF | -1.03% | Sep 22, 2017 | IBIC vs PBTP |
Other ETFs from iShares
Most popular iShares ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 100 | 0.86% | May 26, 2020 | IBIC vs SGOV | |
| iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | Cryptocurrency | 6 | -22.62% | Jan 5, 2024 | IBIC vs IBIT | |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 65 | -4.38% | May 15, 2000 | IBIC vs IVV | |
| iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 12 | 0.17% | Jul 22, 2002 | IBIC vs TLT | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 69 | 1.57% | Jun 10, 2014 | IBIC vs DGRO | |
| iShares Silver Trust | Precious Metals | 89 | 5.77% | Apr 21, 2006 | IBIC vs SLV | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 92 | 9.20% | Jul 10, 2001 | IBIC vs SOXX | |
| iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 87 | 8.61% | Jan 21, 2005 | IBIC vs IAU | |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 69 | 0.93% | May 22, 2000 | IBIC vs IWM | |
| iShares MSCI ACWI ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 75 | -2.21% | Mar 26, 2008 | IBIC vs ACWI |
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