iShares iBonds Oct 2030 Term TIPS ETF (IBIG) 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 IBIG. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to IBIG
IBIG charges 0.10% annually. There are 6 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% | 16.50B | Aug 2010 | IBIG vs SCHP | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities... | 0.03% | 70.50B | Oct 2012 | IBIG vs VTIP | |
| Vanguard Total Inflation-Protected Securities ETF | 0.05% | 148.10M | Jul 2025 | IBIG vs VTP | |
| iShares 0-5 Year TIPS Bond ETF | 0.06% | 15.79B | Dec 2010 | IBIG vs STIP | |
| Invesco PureBeta 0-5 Yr US TIPS ETF | 0.07% | 98.74M | Sep 2017 | IBIG vs PBTP |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to IBIG
IBIG has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 48. There are 11 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 | 79.20M | Sep 2023 | IBIG vs IBIC | |
| F/m Ultrashort Treasury Inflation-Protected Securi... | 97 | 138.94M | Feb 2025 | IBIG vs RBIL | |
| iShares iBonds Oct 2027 Term TIPS ETF | 96 | 118.00M | Sep 2023 | IBIG vs IBID | |
| iShares 0-5 Year TIPS Bond ETF | 91 | 15.79B | Dec 2010 | IBIG vs STIP | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities... | 89 | 70.50B | Oct 2012 | IBIG vs VTIP |
Top Performing IBIG Alternatives (YTD)
IBIG is at 1.33% YTD. There are 18 ETFs in the Inflation-Protected Bonds category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 3.22%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ionic Inflation Protection ETF | 3.22% | 10.49M | Jun 2022 | IBIG vs CPII | |
| iShares 0-1 Year TIPS Bond ETF | 2.76% | 13.05M | Nov 2025 | IBIG vs ICPI | |
| F/m Ultrashort Treasury Inflation-Protected Securi... | 2.59% | 138.94M | Feb 2025 | IBIG vs RBIL | |
| SPDR FTSE International Government Inflation-Prote... | 2.58% | 492.30M | Mar 2008 | IBIG vs WIP | |
| iShares iBonds Oct 2026 Term TIPS ETF | 2.55% | 79.20M | Sep 2023 | IBIG vs IBIC |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to IBIG
IBIG has 2.66% 1-year volatility. There are 14 ETFs in the Inflation-Protected Bonds category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 0.91%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares iBonds Oct 2026 Term TIPS ETF | 0.91% | 79.20M | Sep 2023 | IBIG vs IBIC | |
| F/m Ultrashort Treasury Inflation-Protected Securi... | 0.95% | 138.94M | Feb 2025 | IBIG vs RBIL | |
| iShares 0-1 Year TIPS Bond ETF | 1.00% | 13.05M | Nov 2025 | IBIG vs ICPI | |
| iShares iBonds Oct 2027 Term TIPS ETF | 1.24% | 118.00M | Sep 2023 | IBIG vs IBID | |
| iShares 0-5 Year TIPS Bond ETF | 1.53% | 15.79B | Dec 2010 | IBIG vs STIP |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to IBIG
IBIG has a 1-year max drawdown of -1.35%. There are 12 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% | 79.20M | Sep 2023 | IBIG vs IBIC | |
| iShares iBonds Oct 2027 Term TIPS ETF | -0.55% | 118.00M | Sep 2023 | IBIG vs IBID | |
| F/m Ultrashort Treasury Inflation-Protected Securi... | -0.56% | 138.94M | Feb 2025 | IBIG vs RBIL | |
| iShares iBonds 1-5 Year TIPS Ladder ETF | -0.60% | 21.96M | Nov 2024 | IBIG vs LDRI | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities... | -0.71% | 70.50B | Oct 2012 | IBIG vs VTIP |
Other ETFs from iShares
The 10 most viewed iShares ETFs shown here include SGOV, IBIT, SOXX and span 14 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $894B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 100 | 1.95% | 97.69B | May 2020 | IBIG vs SGOV | |
| iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | Cryptocurrency | 1 | -26.71% | 46.82B | Jan 2024 | IBIG vs IBIT | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 91 | 76.35% | 47.60B | Jul 2001 | IBIG vs SOXX | |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 66 | 10.73% | 894.38B | May 2000 | IBIG vs IVV | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 88 | 12.80% | 42.05B | Jun 2014 | IBIG vs DGRO | |
| iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 15 | -1.19% | 42.18B | Jul 2002 | IBIG vs TLT | |
| iShares Silver Trust | Silver, Precious Metals | 26 | -21.78% | 28.37B | Apr 2006 | IBIG vs SLV | |
| iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 21 | -7.85% | 60.94B | Jan 2005 | IBIG vs IAU | |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 72 | 20.58% | 83.34B | May 2000 | IBIG vs IWM | |
| iShares MSCI ACWI ETF | Global Equities | 63 | 11.23% | 33.36B | Mar 2008 | IBIG vs ACWI |
Often Compared With IBIG
Investors most often compare IBIG with PZRMX, IBII, TIPZ. These 20 comparison targets span 15 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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