iShares 0-5 Year TIPS Bond ETF (STIP) 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 STIP. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to STIP
STIP charges 0.06% annually. There are 3 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% | 16.38B | Aug 2010 | STIP vs SCHP | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities... | 0.03% | 71.10B | Oct 2012 | STIP vs VTIP | |
| Vanguard Total Inflation-Protected Securities ETF | 0.05% | 159.00M | Jul 2025 | STIP vs VTP | |
| Invesco PureBeta 0-5 Yr US TIPS ETF | 0.07% | 115.79M | Sep 2017 | STIP vs PBTP | |
| iShares 0-1 Year TIPS Bond ETF | 0.09% | 14.08M | Nov 2025 | STIP vs ICPI |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to STIP
STIP has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 93. There are 4 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 | 76.82M | Sep 2023 | STIP vs IBIC | |
| F/m Ultrashort Treasury Inflation-Protected Securi... | 98 | 153.59M | Feb 2025 | STIP vs RBIL | |
| iShares iBonds Oct 2027 Term TIPS ETF | 97 | 118.24M | Sep 2023 | STIP vs IBID | |
| iShares iBonds Oct 2028 Term TIPS ETF | 93 | 156.91M | Sep 2023 | STIP vs IBIE | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities... | 92 | 71.10B | Oct 2012 | STIP vs VTIP |
Top Performing STIP Alternatives (YTD)
STIP is at 1.81% YTD. There are 12 ETFs in the Inflation-Protected Bonds category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 15.77%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Street Multi-Asset Real Return ETF | 15.77% | 1.27B | Apr 2012 | STIP vs RLY | |
| SPDR FTSE International Government Inflation-Prote... | 3.55% | 470.78M | Mar 2008 | STIP vs WIP | |
| ProShares Inflation Expectations ETF | 3.18% | 18.35M | Jan 2012 | STIP vs RINF | |
| iShares 0-1 Year TIPS Bond ETF | 2.90% | 14.08M | Nov 2025 | STIP vs ICPI | |
| American Beacon Ionic Inflation Protection ETF | 2.87% | 10.49M | Jun 2022 | STIP vs CPII |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to STIP
STIP has 1.52% 1-year volatility. There are 4 ETFs in the Inflation-Protected Bonds category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 0.89%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares iBonds Oct 2026 Term TIPS ETF | 0.89% | 76.82M | Sep 2023 | STIP vs IBIC | |
| F/m Ultrashort Treasury Inflation-Protected Securi... | 0.97% | 153.59M | Feb 2025 | STIP vs RBIL | |
| iShares 0-1 Year TIPS Bond ETF | 0.98% | 14.08M | Nov 2025 | STIP vs ICPI | |
| iShares iBonds Oct 2027 Term TIPS ETF | 1.22% | 118.24M | Sep 2023 | STIP vs IBID | |
| iShares iBonds Oct 2028 Term TIPS ETF | 1.54% | 156.91M | Sep 2023 | STIP vs IBIE |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to STIP
STIP has a 1-year max drawdown of -0.73%. There are 6 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% | 76.82M | Sep 2023 | STIP vs IBIC | |
| iShares iBonds Oct 2027 Term TIPS ETF | -0.55% | 118.24M | Sep 2023 | STIP vs IBID | |
| F/m Ultrashort Treasury Inflation-Protected Securi... | -0.56% | 153.59M | Feb 2025 | STIP vs RBIL | |
| iShares iBonds 1-5 Year TIPS Ladder ETF | -0.63% | 22.45M | Nov 2024 | STIP vs LDRI | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities... | -0.71% | 71.10B | Oct 2012 | STIP 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 $869B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 100 | 2.11% | 99.95B | May 2020 | STIP vs SGOV | |
| iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | Cryptocurrency | 1 | -28.22% | 46.52B | Jan 2024 | STIP vs IBIT | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 90 | 67.84% | 44.69B | Jul 2001 | STIP vs SOXX | |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 67 | 10.13% | 869.20B | May 2000 | STIP vs IVV | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 91 | 13.39% | 42.77B | Jun 2014 | STIP vs DGRO | |
| iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 9 | -3.49% | 41.54B | Jul 2002 | STIP vs TLT | |
| iShares Silver Trust | Silver, Precious Metals | 36 | -18.72% | 28.08B | Apr 2006 | STIP vs SLV | |
| iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 30 | -6.16% | 59.74B | Jan 2005 | STIP vs IAU | |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 79 | 18.79% | 80.11B | May 2000 | STIP vs IWM | |
| iShares MSCI ACWI ETF | Global Equities | 71 | 11.28% | 32.49B | Mar 2008 | STIP vs ACWI |
Often Compared With STIP
Investors most often compare STIP with TIP, SCHO, SCHR. These 20 comparison targets span 12 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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