iShares USD TIPS

ETF description

This ETF focuses on U.S. Treasury Inflation‑Protected Securities (TIPS), which are government bonds designed to help protect against inflation. The value of these bonds adjusts in response to changes in the U.S. inflation rate, making them a potential tool for preserving purchasing power over time. The ETF aims to track the performance of an index that represents a broad range of TIPS with different maturities.

Investors who are concerned about the impact of inflation on their savings or those seeking to add a layer of inflation protection to a broader portfolio might find this ETF appealing. It can provide exposure to the U.S. government bond market with the added benefit of inflation adjustment, which may help to maintain the real value of the investment.

This ETF may also appeal to those looking for stability in their portfolio, as TIPS are backed by the U.S. government and generally considered low‑risk investments.

Issuer details

iShares ETFs are issued and managed by BlackRock, the world’s largest asset management company.

With 800+ products globally and over $2trn in assets (as at June 2024), iShares ETFs are a flexible, low‑cost way for investors to gain exposure to various market segments, including fixed income, emerging markets and broad‑based indexes.

Index details

The Barclays U.S. Government Inflation‑linked Bond Index includes publicly issued, U.S. Treasury inflation protected securities that have at least 1 year remaining to maturity on index rebalancing date, with an issue size equal to or in excess of $500 million.