PIMCO Broad US TIPS Index ETF (TIPZ) 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 TIPZ. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to TIPZ
TIPZ charges 0.20% annually. There are 30 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 | TIPZ vs SCHP | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities... | 0.03% | 71.10B | Oct 2012 | TIPZ vs VTIP | |
| Vanguard Total Inflation-Protected Securities ETF | 0.05% | 159.00M | Jul 2025 | TIPZ vs VTP | |
| iShares 0-5 Year TIPS Bond ETF | 0.06% | 15.91B | Dec 2010 | TIPZ vs STIP | |
| Invesco PureBeta 0-5 Yr US TIPS ETF | 0.07% | 115.79M | Sep 2017 | TIPZ vs PBTP |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to TIPZ
TIPZ has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 27. There are 28 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 | TIPZ vs IBIC | |
| F/m Ultrashort Treasury Inflation-Protected Securi... | 98 | 153.59M | Feb 2025 | TIPZ vs RBIL | |
| iShares iBonds Oct 2027 Term TIPS ETF | 97 | 118.24M | Sep 2023 | TIPZ vs IBID | |
| iShares iBonds Oct 2028 Term TIPS ETF | 93 | 156.91M | Sep 2023 | TIPZ vs IBIE | |
| iShares 0-5 Year TIPS Bond ETF | 93 | 15.91B | Dec 2010 | TIPZ vs STIP |
Top Performing TIPZ Alternatives (YTD)
TIPZ is at 1.38% YTD. There are 17 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 | TIPZ vs RLY | |
| SPDR FTSE International Government Inflation-Prote... | 3.55% | 470.78M | Mar 2008 | TIPZ vs WIP | |
| ProShares Inflation Expectations ETF | 3.18% | 18.35M | Jan 2012 | TIPZ vs RINF | |
| iShares 0-1 Year TIPS Bond ETF | 2.90% | 14.08M | Nov 2025 | TIPZ vs ICPI | |
| American Beacon Ionic Inflation Protection ETF | 2.87% | 10.49M | Jun 2022 | TIPZ vs CPII |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to TIPZ
TIPZ has 3.85% 1-year volatility. There are 27 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 | TIPZ vs IBIC | |
| F/m Ultrashort Treasury Inflation-Protected Securi... | 0.97% | 153.59M | Feb 2025 | TIPZ vs RBIL | |
| iShares 0-1 Year TIPS Bond ETF | 0.98% | 14.08M | Nov 2025 | TIPZ vs ICPI | |
| iShares iBonds Oct 2027 Term TIPS ETF | 1.22% | 118.24M | Sep 2023 | TIPZ vs IBID | |
| iShares 0-5 Year TIPS Bond ETF | 1.52% | 15.91B | Dec 2010 | TIPZ vs STIP |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to TIPZ
TIPZ has a 1-year max drawdown of -2.18%. There are 24 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 | TIPZ vs IBIC | |
| iShares iBonds Oct 2027 Term TIPS ETF | -0.55% | 118.24M | Sep 2023 | TIPZ vs IBID | |
| F/m Ultrashort Treasury Inflation-Protected Securi... | -0.56% | 153.59M | Feb 2025 | TIPZ vs RBIL | |
| iShares iBonds 1-5 Year TIPS Ladder ETF | -0.63% | 22.45M | Nov 2024 | TIPZ vs LDRI | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities... | -0.71% | 71.10B | Oct 2012 | TIPZ vs VTIP |
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Often Compared With TIPZ
Investors most often compare TIPZ with TIP, TIPX, ITPS.L. These 20 comparison targets span 3 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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