SPDR Portfolio TIPS ETF (SPIP) Alternatives
SPDR Portfolio TIPS ETF (SPIP) 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 SPIP. 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 SPIP
SPIP charges 0.12% annually. Among ETFs in the Inflation-Protected Bonds category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among SPIP alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities... | 0.03% | Oct 12, 2012 | SPIP vs VTIP | |
| Vanguard Total Inflation-Protected Securities ETF | 0.05% | Jul 7, 2025 | SPIP vs VTP | |
| Schwab U.S. TIPS ETF | 0.05% | Aug 5, 2010 | SPIP vs SCHP | |
| iShares 0-5 Year TIPS Bond ETF | 0.06% | Dec 1, 2010 | SPIP vs STIP | |
| Invesco PureBeta 0-5 Yr US TIPS ETF | 0.07% | Sep 22, 2017 | SPIP vs PBTP |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to SPIP
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 | SPIP vs IBIC | |
| F/m Ultrashort Treasury Inflation-Protected Securi... | 98 | Feb 24, 2025 | SPIP vs RBIL | |
| iShares 0-5 Year TIPS Bond ETF | 95 | Dec 1, 2010 | SPIP vs STIP | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities... | 94 | Oct 12, 2012 | SPIP vs VTIP | |
| Invesco PureBeta 0-5 Yr US TIPS ETF | 93 | Sep 22, 2017 | SPIP vs PBTP |
Top Performing SPIP Alternatives (YTD)
SPIP 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 | SPIP vs CPII | |
| F/m Ultrashort Treasury Inflation-Protected Securi... | 1.65% | Feb 24, 2025 | SPIP vs RBIL | |
| PIMCO Broad US TIPS Index ETF | 1.47% | Sep 3, 2009 | SPIP vs TIPZ | |
| iShares iBonds Oct 2026 Term TIPS ETF | 1.45% | Sep 13, 2023 | SPIP vs IBIC | |
| Invesco PureBeta 0-5 Yr US TIPS ETF | 1.05% | Sep 22, 2017 | SPIP vs PBTP |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to SPIP
SPIP 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 | SPIP vs RBIL | |
| iShares iBonds Oct 2026 Term TIPS ETF | 1.16% | Sep 13, 2023 | SPIP vs IBIC | |
| iShares 0-5 Year TIPS Bond ETF | 1.83% | Dec 1, 2010 | SPIP vs STIP | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities... | 1.90% | Oct 12, 2012 | SPIP vs VTIP | |
| Invesco PureBeta 0-5 Yr US TIPS ETF | 1.97% | Sep 22, 2017 | SPIP vs PBTP |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to SPIP
SPIP 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 | SPIP vs IBIC | |
| F/m Ultrashort Treasury Inflation-Protected Securi... | -0.50% | Feb 24, 2025 | SPIP vs RBIL | |
| iShares iBonds 1-5 Year TIPS Ladder ETF | -0.85% | Nov 7, 2024 | SPIP vs LDRI | |
| iShares 0-5 Year TIPS Bond ETF | -0.95% | Dec 1, 2010 | SPIP vs STIP | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities... | -0.98% | Oct 12, 2012 | SPIP vs VTIP |
Other ETFs from State Street
Most popular State Street ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 64 | -4.37% | Jan 22, 1993 | SPIP vs SPY | |
| SPDR Gold Shares | Gold, Precious Metals | 87 | 8.57% | Nov 18, 2004 | SPIP vs GLD | |
| State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF | Technology Equities | 69 | -7.57% | Dec 16, 1998 | SPIP vs XLK | |
| State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 Growth ETF | S&P 500, Large Cap Growth Equities | 66 | -8.12% | Sep 25, 2000 | SPIP vs SPYG | |
| SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 High Dividend ETF | S&P 500, Dividend | 30 | 6.32% | Oct 21, 2015 | SPIP vs SPYD | |
| SPDR Gold MiniShares Trust | Precious Metals, Gold | 88 | 8.57% | Jun 25, 2018 | SPIP vs GLDM | |
| State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF | Energy Equities | 73 | 37.91% | Dec 16, 1998 | SPIP vs XLE | |
| Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund | Utilities Equities | 71 | 8.25% | Dec 16, 1998 | SPIP vs XLU | |
| SPDR Barclays 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF | Government Bonds | 100 | 0.85% | May 25, 2007 | SPIP vs BIL | |
| SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 47 | -3.25% | Jan 14, 1998 | SPIP vs DIA |
Often Compared With SPIP
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