TIP
- iShares TIPS Bond ETFKey Information
| Earliest date | 2003-12-05 |
ETF Information
| Fund Provider | BlackRock |
| Index | ICE US Treasury Inflation Linked Bond Index - Benchmark TR Gross |
| Expense Ratio | 0.19% |
| Number Of Holdings | 50 |
| Inception Date | 2003-12-04 |
| Asset Class | Bonds |
| Currency | USD |
| Listing | US-listed |
| Bond Type | Government Bonds |
| Non-leveraged | Non-leveraged |
About TIP
The iShares TIPS Bond ETF is an inflation-protected bond fund that tracks the ICE US Treasury Inflation Linked Bond Index, providing broad-based exposure to US government-issued TIPS. The fund offers a low-risk investment option for investors seeking to protect their assets against inflation, with a competitive expense ratio and high liquidity. While it may not be a surefire defense against inflation, it can be used as a tactical play or a core holding in a long-term portfolio.