Schwab U.S. TIPS ETF (SCHP) Alternatives
Schwab U.S. TIPS ETF (SCHP) 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 SCHP. 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 SCHP
SCHP charges 0.05% annually. Among ETFs in the Inflation-Protected Bonds category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among SCHP alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities... | 0.03% | Oct 12, 2012 | SCHP vs VTIP | |
| Vanguard Total Inflation-Protected Securities ETF | 0.05% | Jul 7, 2025 | SCHP vs VTP | |
| iShares 0-5 Year TIPS Bond ETF | 0.06% | Dec 1, 2010 | SCHP vs STIP | |
| Invesco PureBeta 0-5 Yr US TIPS ETF | 0.07% | Sep 22, 2017 | SCHP vs PBTP | |
| iShares iBonds Oct 2026 Term TIPS ETF | 0.10% | Sep 13, 2023 | SCHP vs IBIC |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to SCHP
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 | SCHP vs IBIC | |
| F/m Ultrashort Treasury Inflation-Protected Securi... | 98 | Feb 24, 2025 | SCHP vs RBIL | |
| iShares 0-5 Year TIPS Bond ETF | 95 | Dec 1, 2010 | SCHP vs STIP | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities... | 94 | Oct 12, 2012 | SCHP vs VTIP | |
| Invesco PureBeta 0-5 Yr US TIPS ETF | 93 | Sep 22, 2017 | SCHP vs PBTP |
Top Performing SCHP Alternatives (YTD)
SCHP 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 | SCHP vs CPII | |
| F/m Ultrashort Treasury Inflation-Protected Securi... | 1.65% | Feb 24, 2025 | SCHP vs RBIL | |
| PIMCO Broad US TIPS Index ETF | 1.47% | Sep 3, 2009 | SCHP vs TIPZ | |
| iShares iBonds Oct 2026 Term TIPS ETF | 1.45% | Sep 13, 2023 | SCHP vs IBIC | |
| Invesco PureBeta 0-5 Yr US TIPS ETF | 1.05% | Sep 22, 2017 | SCHP vs PBTP |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to SCHP
SCHP 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 | SCHP vs RBIL | |
| iShares iBonds Oct 2026 Term TIPS ETF | 1.16% | Sep 13, 2023 | SCHP vs IBIC | |
| iShares 0-5 Year TIPS Bond ETF | 1.83% | Dec 1, 2010 | SCHP vs STIP | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities... | 1.90% | Oct 12, 2012 | SCHP vs VTIP | |
| Invesco PureBeta 0-5 Yr US TIPS ETF | 1.97% | Sep 22, 2017 | SCHP vs PBTP |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to SCHP
SCHP 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 | SCHP vs IBIC | |
| F/m Ultrashort Treasury Inflation-Protected Securi... | -0.50% | Feb 24, 2025 | SCHP vs RBIL | |
| iShares iBonds 1-5 Year TIPS Ladder ETF | -0.85% | Nov 7, 2024 | SCHP vs LDRI | |
| iShares 0-5 Year TIPS Bond ETF | -0.95% | Dec 1, 2010 | SCHP vs STIP | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities... | -0.98% | Oct 12, 2012 | SCHP vs VTIP |
Other ETFs from Charles Schwab
Most popular Charles Schwab ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | Dividend | 52 | 12.79% | Oct 20, 2011 | SCHP vs SCHD | |
| Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 46 | -10.59% | Dec 11, 2009 | SCHP vs SCHG | |
| Schwab U.S. Large-Cap ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 64 | -4.45% | Nov 3, 2009 | SCHP vs SCHX | |
| Schwab U.S. Broad Market ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 65 | -4.05% | Nov 3, 2009 | SCHP vs SCHB | |
| Schwab International Equity ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 87 | 2.95% | Nov 3, 2009 | SCHP vs SCHF | |
| Schwab International Dividend Equity ETF | Dividend, Foreign Large Cap Equities | 93 | 6.80% | Apr 29, 2021 | SCHP vs SCHY | |
| Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Value ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 68 | 3.48% | Dec 11, 2009 | SCHP vs SCHV | |
| Schwab U.S. Small-Cap ETF | Small Cap Growth Equities | 70 | 2.24% | Nov 3, 2009 | SCHP vs SCHA | |
| Schwab US REIT ETF | REIT | 19 | 3.43% | Jan 13, 2011 | SCHP vs SCHH | |
| Schwab Fundamental U.S. Large Company Index ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 75 | 2.76% | Aug 15, 2013 | SCHP vs FNDX |
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