iShares TIPS Bond ETF (TIP): outlook, holdings and fees
iShares TIPS Bond ETF (TIP) is an exchange-traded fund and is managed by iShares. The expense ratio is 0.18% and the yield is 4.80%. The ten largest holdings are 26% of the fund.
Fund data as of Oct 14, 2026 · Price Nov 2, 2026
ATLAS view on TIP
| Last price | $106.69 (+0.2%) |
|---|---|
| ATLAS chance of a higher price in 1 month | 68% |
| Likely 1-month range (50%) | $106.40 – $108.21 |
| Normal 1-day range (±1σ) | ±0.3% |
| Distribution yield | 4.80% · monthly |
ATLAS probabilities use the same calibrated model as every stock page. A fair value is shown for companies, not funds; the holdings below link to the fair value of each company.
TIP fund facts
| Issuer | iShares |
|---|---|
| Theme | Inflation-linked bonds |
| Assets under management | $14.2B |
| Expense ratio | 0.18% |
| Number of holdings | 6 |
| Portfolio turnover | 18% |
| Inception | Dec 4, 2003 |
| Exchange | NYSE |
The index tracks the performance of inflation-protected public obligations of the U.S. Treasury, commonly known as "TIPS," that have a remaining maturity of more than one year. The fund will invest at least 80% of its assets in the component securities of the index, and it will invest at least 90% of its assets in U.S. Treasury securities that BFA believes will help the fund track the index.
TIP top holdings
| Holding | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| United States Treasury Notes 0.5% | – | 8.31% |
| United States Treasury Notes 0.63% | – | 4.30% |
| United States Treasury Notes 0.38% | – | 3.56% |
| United States Treasury Bonds 0.75% | – | 3.36% |
| United States Treasury Notes | – | 3.54% |
| United States Treasury Notes 0.13% | – | 3.13% |
Holdings with an ATLAS page link to their probability range, fair value and earnings calendar.
TIP returns and risk
| Year to date | -1.8% |
|---|---|
| 1 year | -1.8% |
| 3 years (annualised) | +3.7% |
| 5 years (annualised) | -0.2% |
| 10 years (annualised) | +2.1% |
| Volatility (3 years) | 4.5% |
| Sharpe ratio (3 years) | -0.22 |
Past returns do not guarantee future results.
TIP: frequently asked questions
What does TIP invest in?
iShares TIPS Bond ETF invests in a portfolio of securities. Its largest holdings are United States Treasury Notes 0.5% (8.3%), United States Treasury Notes 0.63% (4.3%), United States Treasury Notes 0.38% (3.6%), United States Treasury Bonds 0.75% (3.4%), United States Treasury Notes (3.5%).
What is the TIP expense ratio?
0.18% a year: about $18.00 for every $10,000 invested.
What is the TIP dividend yield?
4.80%, paid monthly. ATLAS does not hold the exact distribution dates for ETFs.
Will TIP go up?
Nobody can know. The ATLAS model puts the chance of a higher price in one month at 68%, with a likely range (50%) of $106.40 to $108.21 from $106.69 today. It is a probability, not a prediction.
How has TIP performed?
Year to date -1.8%, one year -1.8%, three years +3.7% a year, five years -0.2% a year. Past returns do not guarantee future results.
Similar ETFs: Inflation-linked bonds
- Schwab U.S. TIPS ETF (SCHP)
- FlexShares iBoxx 3-Year Target Duration TIPS Index Fund (TDTT)
- State Street SPDR Bloomberg 1-10 Year TIPS ETF (TIPX)
- Dimensional Inflation-Protected Securities ETF (DFIP)
- PIMCO 15+ Year U.S. TIPS Index Exchange-Traded Fund (LTPZ)
- Northern Trust iBoxx 5-Year Target Duration TIPS ETF (TDTF)
- SPDR Portfolio TIPS ETF (SPIP)
- PIMCO 1-5 Year U.S. TIPS Index Exchange-Traded Fund (STPZ)
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