iShares TIPS Bond ETF (TIP) 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 TIP. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to TIP
TIP 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% | 70.50B | Oct 2012 | TIP vs VTIP | |
| Schwab U.S. TIPS ETF | 0.03% | 16.06B | Aug 2010 | TIP vs SCHP | |
| Vanguard Total Inflation-Protected Securities ETF | 0.05% | 148.10M | Jul 2025 | TIP vs VTP | |
| iShares 0-5 Year TIPS Bond ETF | 0.06% | 15.90B | Dec 2010 | TIP vs STIP | |
| Invesco PureBeta 0-5 Yr US TIPS ETF | 0.07% | 70.90M | Sep 2017 | TIP vs PBTP |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to TIP
TIP has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 30. There are 20 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 | 85.97M | Sep 2023 | TIP vs IBIC | |
| F/m Ultrashort Treasury Inflation-Protected Securi... | 97 | 136.66M | Feb 2025 | TIP vs RBIL | |
| iShares iBonds Oct 2027 Term TIPS ETF | 95 | 115.32M | Sep 2023 | TIP vs IBID | |
| iShares iBonds Oct 2028 Term TIPS ETF | 86 | 153.63M | Sep 2023 | TIP vs IBIE | |
| iShares 0-5 Year TIPS Bond ETF | 85 | 15.90B | Dec 2010 | TIP vs STIP |
Top Performing TIP Alternatives (YTD)
TIP is at 0.74% YTD. There are 23 ETFs in the Inflation-Protected Bonds category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 2.76%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ionic Inflation Protection ETF | 2.76% | 10.49M | Jun 2022 | TIP vs CPII | |
| iShares 0-1 Year TIPS Bond ETF | 2.48% | 12.61M | Nov 2025 | TIP vs ICPI | |
| iShares iBonds Oct 2026 Term TIPS ETF | 2.43% | 85.97M | Sep 2023 | TIP vs IBIC | |
| F/m Ultrashort Treasury Inflation-Protected Securi... | 2.32% | 136.66M | Feb 2025 | TIP vs RBIL | |
| SPDR FTSE International Government Inflation-Prote... | 2.25% | 521.68M | Mar 2008 | TIP vs WIP |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to TIP
TIP has 3.44% 1-year volatility. There are 22 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% | 85.97M | Sep 2023 | TIP vs IBIC | |
| F/m Ultrashort Treasury Inflation-Protected Securi... | 0.95% | 136.66M | Feb 2025 | TIP vs RBIL | |
| iShares 0-1 Year TIPS Bond ETF | 0.96% | 12.61M | Nov 2025 | TIP vs ICPI | |
| iShares iBonds Oct 2027 Term TIPS ETF | 1.23% | 115.32M | Sep 2023 | TIP vs IBID | |
| iShares 0-5 Year TIPS Bond ETF | 1.53% | 15.90B | Dec 2010 | TIP vs STIP |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to TIP
TIP has a 1-year max drawdown of -1.98%. There are 18 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% | 85.97M | Sep 2023 | TIP vs IBIC | |
| F/m Ultrashort Treasury Inflation-Protected Securi... | -0.52% | 136.66M | Feb 2025 | TIP vs RBIL | |
| iShares iBonds Oct 2027 Term TIPS ETF | -0.55% | 115.32M | Sep 2023 | TIP vs IBID | |
| iShares iBonds 1-5 Year TIPS Ladder ETF | -0.60% | 21.95M | Nov 2024 | TIP vs LDRI | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities... | -0.71% | 70.50B | Oct 2012 | TIP vs VTIP |
Other ETFs from iShares
The 10 most viewed iShares ETFs shown here include SGOV, IBIT, IVV and span 14 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $838B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 100 | 1.71% | 95.28B | May 2020 | TIP vs SGOV | |
| iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | Cryptocurrency | 2 | -28.88% | 48.04B | Jan 2024 | TIP vs IBIT | |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 59 | 8.20% | 837.93B | May 2000 | TIP vs IVV | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 95 | 100.58% | 46.67B | Jul 2001 | TIP vs SOXX | |
| iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 14 | 0.77% | 41.34B | Jul 2002 | TIP vs TLT | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 75 | 9.19% | 41.89B | Jun 2014 | TIP vs DGRO | |
| iShares Silver Trust | Silver, Precious Metals | 31 | -13.49% | 32.53B | Apr 2006 | TIP vs SLV | |
| iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 22 | -4.73% | 64.29B | Jan 2005 | TIP vs IAU | |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 67 | 20.47% | 81.35B | May 2000 | TIP vs IWM | |
| iShares MSCI ACWI ETF | Global Equities | 58 | 9.86% | 32.95B | Mar 2008 | TIP vs ACWI |
Often Compared With TIP
Investors most often compare TIP with FIPDX, IEF, BND. These 20 comparison targets span 9 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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