FlexShares iBoxx 3-Year Target Duration TIPS Index Fund (TDTT) 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 TDTT. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to TDTT
TDTT charges 0.18% annually. There are 20 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 | TDTT vs VTIP | |
| Vanguard Total Inflation-Protected Securities ETF | 0.05% | 122.80M | Jul 2025 | TDTT vs VTP | |
| Schwab U.S. TIPS ETF | 0.05% | 15.71B | Aug 2010 | TDTT vs SCHP | |
| iShares 0-5 Year TIPS Bond ETF | 0.06% | 15.82B | Dec 2010 | TDTT vs STIP | |
| Invesco PureBeta 0-5 Yr US TIPS ETF | 0.07% | 68.90M | Sep 2017 | TDTT vs PBTP |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to TDTT
TDTT has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 84. There are 9 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 | TDTT vs IBIC | |
| F/m Ultrashort Treasury Inflation-Protected Securi... | 98 | 112.50M | Feb 2025 | TDTT vs RBIL | |
| iShares iBonds Oct 2027 Term TIPS ETF | 97 | 111.60M | Sep 2023 | TDTT vs IBID | |
| iShares 0-5 Year TIPS Bond ETF | 93 | 15.82B | Dec 2010 | TDTT vs STIP | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities... | 93 | 68.50B | Oct 2012 | TDTT vs VTIP |
Top Performing TDTT Alternatives (YTD)
TDTT is at 1.81% YTD. There are 17 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 | TDTT vs WIP | |
| Ionic Inflation Protection ETF | 4.27% | 10.49M | Jun 2022 | TDTT vs CPII | |
| F/m Ultrashort Treasury Inflation-Protected Securi... | 2.70% | 112.50M | Feb 2025 | TDTT vs RBIL | |
| iShares 0-1 Year TIPS Bond ETF | 2.70% | 11.19M | Nov 2025 | TDTT vs ICPI | |
| PIMCO Broad US TIPS Index ETF | 2.58% | 106.03M | Sep 2009 | TDTT vs TIPZ |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to TDTT
TDTT has 1.85% 1-year volatility. There are 9 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 | TDTT vs IBIC | |
| F/m Ultrashort Treasury Inflation-Protected Securi... | 0.92% | 112.50M | Feb 2025 | TDTT vs RBIL | |
| iShares 0-1 Year TIPS Bond ETF | 0.95% | 11.19M | Nov 2025 | TDTT vs ICPI | |
| iShares iBonds Oct 2027 Term TIPS ETF | 1.25% | 111.60M | Sep 2023 | TDTT vs IBID | |
| iShares 0-5 Year TIPS Bond ETF | 1.46% | 15.82B | Dec 2010 | TDTT vs STIP |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to TDTT
TDTT has a 1-year max drawdown of -0.90%. There are 8 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 | TDTT vs IBIC | |
| F/m Ultrashort Treasury Inflation-Protected Securi... | -0.27% | 112.50M | Feb 2025 | TDTT vs RBIL | |
| iShares iBonds Oct 2027 Term TIPS ETF | -0.36% | 111.60M | Sep 2023 | TDTT vs IBID | |
| iShares iBonds Oct 2028 Term TIPS ETF | -0.55% | 154.33M | Sep 2023 | TDTT vs IBIE | |
| iShares iBonds 1-5 Year TIPS Ladder ETF | -0.60% | 19.47M | Nov 2024 | TDTT vs LDRI |
Other ETFs from Northern Trust
The 10 most viewed Northern Trust ETFs shown here include GUNR, ESG, HYGV and span 10 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $7B.
Often Compared With TDTT
Investors most often compare TDTT with TLTE, SPIP, FLTR. These 20 comparison targets span 13 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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