FlexShares iBoxx 3-Year Target Duration TIPS Index Fund (TDTT) Alternatives

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 funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.

Cheapest Alternatives to TDTT

TDTT charges 0.18% annually. Among ETFs in the Inflation-Protected Bonds category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among TDTT alternatives.

Symbol	Name	Expense Ratio	Inception
VTIP	Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities...	0.03%	Oct 12, 2012	TDTT vs VTIP
VTP	Vanguard Total Inflation-Protected Securities ETF	0.05%	Jul 7, 2025	TDTT vs VTP
SCHP	Schwab U.S. TIPS ETF	0.05%	Aug 5, 2010	TDTT vs SCHP
STIP	iShares 0-5 Year TIPS Bond ETF	0.06%	Dec 1, 2010	TDTT vs STIP
PBTP	Invesco PureBeta 0-5 Yr US TIPS ETF	0.07%	Sep 22, 2017	TDTT vs PBTP

Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to TDTT

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
IBIC	iShares iBonds Oct 2026 Term TIPS ETF	98	Sep 13, 2023	TDTT vs IBIC
RBIL	F/m Ultrashort Treasury Inflation-Protected Securi...	98	Feb 24, 2025	TDTT vs RBIL
STIP	iShares 0-5 Year TIPS Bond ETF	95	Dec 1, 2010	TDTT vs STIP
VTIP	Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities...	94	Oct 12, 2012	TDTT vs VTIP
PBTP	Invesco PureBeta 0-5 Yr US TIPS ETF	93	Sep 22, 2017	TDTT vs PBTP

Top Performing TDTT Alternatives (YTD)

TDTT alternatives from the Inflation-Protected Bonds category, sorted by year-to-date return.

Symbol	Name	YTD Return	Inception
CPII	Ionic Inflation Protection ETF	1.67%	Jun 28, 2022	TDTT vs CPII
RBIL	F/m Ultrashort Treasury Inflation-Protected Securi...	1.65%	Feb 24, 2025	TDTT vs RBIL
TIPZ	PIMCO Broad US TIPS Index ETF	1.47%	Sep 3, 2009	TDTT vs TIPZ
IBIC	iShares iBonds Oct 2026 Term TIPS ETF	1.45%	Sep 13, 2023	TDTT vs IBIC
PBTP	Invesco PureBeta 0-5 Yr US TIPS ETF	1.05%	Sep 22, 2017	TDTT vs PBTP

Lowest Volatility Alternatives to TDTT

TDTT alternatives from the Inflation-Protected Bonds category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.

Symbol	Name	Volatility 1Y	Inception
RBIL	F/m Ultrashort Treasury Inflation-Protected Securi...	1.04%	Feb 24, 2025	TDTT vs RBIL
IBIC	iShares iBonds Oct 2026 Term TIPS ETF	1.16%	Sep 13, 2023	TDTT vs IBIC
STIP	iShares 0-5 Year TIPS Bond ETF	1.83%	Dec 1, 2010	TDTT vs STIP
VTIP	Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities...	1.90%	Oct 12, 2012	TDTT vs VTIP
PBTP	Invesco PureBeta 0-5 Yr US TIPS ETF	1.97%	Sep 22, 2017	TDTT vs PBTP

Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to TDTT

TDTT alternatives from the Inflation-Protected Bonds category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.

Symbol	Name	Max Drawdown 1Y	Inception
IBIC	iShares iBonds Oct 2026 Term TIPS ETF	-0.46%	Sep 13, 2023	TDTT vs IBIC
RBIL	F/m Ultrashort Treasury Inflation-Protected Securi...	-0.50%	Feb 24, 2025	TDTT vs RBIL
LDRI	iShares iBonds 1-5 Year TIPS Ladder ETF	-0.85%	Nov 7, 2024	TDTT vs LDRI
STIP	iShares 0-5 Year TIPS Bond ETF	-0.95%	Dec 1, 2010	TDTT vs STIP
VTIP	Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities...	-0.98%	Oct 12, 2012	TDTT vs VTIP

Other ETFs from Northern Trust

Most popular Northern Trust ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.

Symbol	Name	Category	Risk / Return Rank	YTD Return	Inception
HYGV	FlexShares High Yield Value-Scored US Bond Index F...	High Yield Bonds	68	-0.52%	Jul 17, 2018	TDTT vs HYGV
ESG	FlexShares STOXX US ESG Select Index Fund	Large Cap Growth Equities	51	-3.94%	Jul 13, 2016	TDTT vs ESG
GUNR	FlexShares Morningstar Global Upstream Natural Res...	Commodity Producers Equities	95	20.75%	Sep 16, 2011	TDTT vs GUNR
QLC	FlexShares US Quality Large Cap Index Fund	Large Cap Growth Equities	78	-3.32%	Sep 24, 2015	TDTT vs QLC
IQDF	FlexShares International Quality Dividend Index Fu...	Foreign Large Cap Equities, Dividend	89	4.40%	Apr 12, 2013	TDTT vs IQDF
IQDY	FlexShares International Quality Dividend Dynamic ...	Foreign Large Cap Equities, Dividend	90	3.79%	Apr 12, 2013	TDTT vs IQDY
TLTD	FlexShares Morningstar Developed Markets ex-US Fac...	Global Equities	87	1.50%	Sep 28, 2012	TDTT vs TLTD
TDTF	FlexShares iBoxx 5-Year Target Duration TIPS Index...	Inflation-Protected Bonds	59	0.61%	Sep 19, 2011	TDTT vs TDTF
SKOR	FlexShares Credit-Scored US Corporate Bond Index F...	Corporate Bonds	85	-0.28%	Nov 12, 2014	TDTT vs SKOR
QLV	FlexShares US Quality Low Volatility Index Fund	Volatility Hedged Equity	52	0.10%	Jul 15, 2019	TDTT vs QLV

Often Compared With TDTT

What investors most often compare with TDTT, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.

Symbol	Name	Category	Risk / Return Rank	YTD Return	Inception
TLTE	FlexShares Morningstar Emerging Markets Factor Til...	Foreign Large Cap Equities	86	5.25%	Sep 28, 2012	TDTT vs TLTE
SPIP	SPDR Portfolio TIPS ETF	Inflation-Protected Bonds	34	0.27%	May 25, 2007	TDTT vs SPIP
FLTR	VanEck Vectors Investment Grade Floating Rate ETF	Corporate Bonds	92	0.71%	Apr 25, 2011	TDTT vs FLTR
BKLN	Invesco Senior Loan ETF	High Yield Bonds	79	-1.27%	Mar 3, 2011	TDTT vs BKLN
TLH	iShares 10-20 Year Treasury Bond ETF	Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond	16	-0.24%	Jan 11, 2007	TDTT vs TLH
VOO	Vanguard S&P 500 ETF	S&P 500	65	-4.42%	Sep 7, 2010	TDTT vs VOO
SCHQ	Schwab Long-Term U.S. Treasury ETF	Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond	13	-0.06%	Oct 10, 2019	TDTT vs SCHQ
STPZ	PIMCO 1-5 Year US TIPS Index ETF	Inflation-Protected Bonds	85	0.83%	Aug 20, 2009	TDTT vs STPZ
NEAR	iShares Short Duration Bond Active ETF	Short-Term Bond	96	0.16%	Sep 25, 2013	TDTT vs NEAR
JPST	JPMorgan Ultra-Short Income ETF	Ultrashort Bond	99	0.71%	May 17, 2017	TDTT vs JPST
MINT	PIMCO Enhanced Short Maturity Active ETF	Ultrashort Bond	100	0.91%	Nov 16, 2009	TDTT vs MINT
GLD	SPDR Gold Shares	Gold, Precious Metals	87	8.57%	Nov 18, 2004	TDTT vs GLD
EIRRX	Eaton Vance Short Duration Inflation-Protected Inc...	Inflation-Protected Bonds	87	0.35%	Mar 31, 2010	TDTT vs EIRRX
SDCP	Virtus Newfleet Short Duration Core Plus Bond ETF	Short-Term Bond	97	0.42%	Nov 15, 2023	TDTT vs SDCP
QLVD	FlexShares Developed Markets ex-US Quality Low Vol...	Volatility Hedged Equity	77	3.29%	Jul 15, 2019	TDTT vs QLVD
GQRE	FlexShares Global Quality Real Estate Index Fund	REIT	31	1.64%	Nov 6, 2013	TDTT vs GQRE
BNDC	FlexShares Core Select Bond Fund	Intermediate Core Bond, Actively Managed	55	0.10%	Nov 18, 2016	TDTT vs BNDC
CSHI	Neos Enhanced Income Cash Alternative ETF	Ultrashort Bond	97	1.30%	Aug 29, 2022	TDTT vs CSHI
JCPI	JPMorgan Inflation Managed Bond ETF	Inflation-Protected Bonds	62	0.70%	Mar 31, 2010	TDTT vs JCPI
LKOR	FlexShares Credit-Scored U.S. Long Corporate Bond ...	Corporate Bonds	24	-0.80%	Sep 24, 2015	TDTT vs LKOR

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