Quadratic Interest Rate Volatility & Inflation Hedge ETF (IVOL) 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 IVOL. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to IVOL
IVOL charges 0.99% annually. There are 34 ETFs in the Inflation-Protected Bonds category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.03%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities... | 0.03% | 68.50B | Oct 2012 | IVOL vs VTIP | |
| Schwab U.S. TIPS ETF | 0.05% | 15.71B | Aug 2010 | IVOL vs SCHP | |
| Vanguard Total Inflation-Protected Securities ETF | 0.05% | 122.80M | Jul 2025 | IVOL vs VTP | |
| iShares 0-5 Year TIPS Bond ETF | 0.06% | 15.82B | Dec 2010 | IVOL vs STIP | |
| Invesco PureBeta 0-5 Yr US TIPS ETF | 0.07% | 68.90M | Sep 2017 | IVOL vs PBTP |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to IVOL
IVOL has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 3. There are 31 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 | 85.92M | Sep 2023 | IVOL vs IBIC | |
| F/m Ultrashort Treasury Inflation-Protected Securi... | 98 | 112.50M | Feb 2025 | IVOL vs RBIL | |
| iShares iBonds Oct 2027 Term TIPS ETF | 97 | 111.60M | Sep 2023 | IVOL vs IBID | |
| iShares iBonds Oct 2028 Term TIPS ETF | 94 | 154.33M | Sep 2023 | IVOL vs IBIE | |
| iShares 0-5 Year TIPS Bond ETF | 93 | 15.82B | Dec 2010 | IVOL vs STIP |
Top Performing IVOL Alternatives (YTD)
IVOL is at -6.33% YTD. There are 34 ETFs in the Inflation-Protected Bonds category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 4.31%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPDR FTSE International Government Inflation-Prote... | 4.31% | 543.36M | Mar 2008 | IVOL vs WIP | |
| Ionic Inflation Protection ETF | 4.27% | 10.49M | Jun 2022 | IVOL vs CPII | |
| F/m Ultrashort Treasury Inflation-Protected Securi... | 2.70% | 112.50M | Feb 2025 | IVOL vs RBIL | |
| iShares 0-1 Year TIPS Bond ETF | 2.70% | 11.19M | Nov 2025 | IVOL vs ICPI | |
| PIMCO Broad US TIPS Index ETF | 2.58% | 106.03M | Sep 2009 | IVOL vs TIPZ |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to IVOL
IVOL has 6.89% 1-year volatility. There are 31 ETFs in the Inflation-Protected Bonds category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 0.90%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares iBonds Oct 2026 Term TIPS ETF | 0.90% | 85.92M | Sep 2023 | IVOL vs IBIC | |
| F/m Ultrashort Treasury Inflation-Protected Securi... | 0.92% | 112.50M | Feb 2025 | IVOL vs RBIL | |
| iShares 0-1 Year TIPS Bond ETF | 0.95% | 11.19M | Nov 2025 | IVOL vs ICPI | |
| iShares iBonds Oct 2027 Term TIPS ETF | 1.25% | 111.60M | Sep 2023 | IVOL vs IBID | |
| iShares 0-5 Year TIPS Bond ETF | 1.46% | 15.82B | Dec 2010 | IVOL vs STIP |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to IVOL
IVOL has a 1-year max drawdown of -9.81%. There are 31 ETFs in the Inflation-Protected Bonds category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -0.26%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares iBonds Oct 2026 Term TIPS ETF | -0.26% | 85.92M | Sep 2023 | IVOL vs IBIC | |
| F/m Ultrashort Treasury Inflation-Protected Securi... | -0.27% | 112.50M | Feb 2025 | IVOL vs RBIL | |
| iShares iBonds Oct 2027 Term TIPS ETF | -0.36% | 111.60M | Sep 2023 | IVOL vs IBID | |
| iShares iBonds Oct 2028 Term TIPS ETF | -0.55% | 154.33M | Sep 2023 | IVOL vs IBIE | |
| iShares iBonds 1-5 Year TIPS Ladder ETF | -0.60% | 19.47M | Nov 2024 | IVOL vs LDRI |
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