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IBIMvsVTIPETF Comparison

ETF 1
IBIM

iShares iBonds Oct 2036 Term TIPS ETF

This fund is part of
Inflation-linked Bonds
-0.18%
VS
ETF 2
VTIP

Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF

This fund is part of
Inflation-linked Bonds
-0.18%

iShares iBonds Oct 2036 Term TIPS ETF (IBIM) and Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF (VTIP) belong to the same industry segment: Inflation-linked Bonds. IBIM's top 2 sector exposures are Sovereign and Non-Corporate. In contrast, VTIP's top sector exposures are Sovereign. IBIM is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.1%, versus 0.03% for VTIP. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of IBIM and VTIP below, and assess how they stack up in performance, liquidity, risk, exposure, holdings, and more, helping you select the best ETF for your investments.

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IBIM vs VTIP performance and flow charts

Performance

-3.0-2.0-1.00.01.0%Sep 21Sep 28Oct 5Oct 12Oct 19

Cumulative Flows

0 M100 M200 M300 M400 MSep 21Sep 28Oct 5Oct 12Oct 19

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 10/19/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
IBIM
VTIP
-1.08%+0.50%
-3.23%-0.17%
n/a+1.68%
n/a+1.75%
n/a+15.60%
n/a+15.82%
Flows
IBIM
VTIP
+$22M+$441M
+$32M+$1.91B
-+$3.95B
-+$5.15B
-+$7.19B
-+$5.13B
Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
IBIM
VTIP
+5.62%+1.75%
n/a+1.61%
n/a+1.86%
n/a+2.69%
Max drawdown
IBIM
VTIP
-5.13%-1.32%
n/a-1.32%
n/a-1.32%
n/a-5.32%
Max drawdown duration
IBIM
VTIP
55d55d
n/a55d
n/a55d
n/a638d
Trading data

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IBIM
VTIP
Last sale
10/20/2026 at 1:30 PM
$48.66
Previous close
10/19/2026
$48.64
Consolidated volume
10/19/2026
Average volume
30 days
Average discount or premium
30 days
Average Bid/Ask spread
30 days
Replication quality
Data as of September 30, 2026
1-year trailing difference

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Tracking error
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1 year cumulative return difference
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Main metrics
Last update 10/20/2026 at 1:30 PM
Live
Closed
IBIM
VTIP
Last price
–
$48.66
1D performance
–
+0.04%
AuM$46.48 M$20.91 B
E/R0.1%0.03%
Characteristics
IBIM
VTIP
Management strategyPassivePassive
ProvideriSharesVanguard
BenchmarkICE 2036 Maturity US Inflation-Linked Treasury IndexBloomberg U.S. Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS) 0-5 Years Index
N° of holdings325
Asset class-Bonds
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateMarch 25, 2026October 12, 2012
ESGNoNo
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Exposure

Countries

IBIM
USA
100%
Other
0%
VTIP
USA
99.93%
Other
0.07%

Sectors

IBIM
Sovereign
99.99%
Other
0.01%
VTIP
Sovereign
99.93%
Other
0.07%
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Diversification

IBIM

Total weight of top 3 holdings out of 3

100%
VTIP

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

72.01%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of August 31, 2026
IBIM
USA, TIPS 1.875% 15jan2036, USD (A-2036)
72.99%
USA, TIPS 2.375% 15jul2036, USD (D-2036)
26.99%
BlackRock Cash Funds - Treasury
0.01%
VTIP
USA, TIPS 1.125% 15oct2030, USD (AE-2030)
5.35%
USA, TIPS 1.25% 15apr2031, USD (X-2031)
5.30%
USA, TIPS 1.625% 15apr2030, USD (X-2030)
5.26%
USA, TIPS 1.625% 15oct2029, USD (AE-2029)
5.17%
USA, TIPS 2.125% 15apr2029, USD (X-2029)
4.98%
USA, TIPS 2.375% 15oct2028, USD (AE-2028)
4.96%
USA, TIPS 1.625% 15oct2027, USD (AE-2027)
4.83%
USA, TIPS 0.125% 15apr2027, USD (X-2027)
4.77%
USA, TIPS 1.25% 15apr2028, USD (X-2028)
4.70%
USA, TIPS 0.125% 15oct2026, USD (AE-2026)
4.68%
USA, TIPS 0.125% 15jul2031, USD (D-2031)
4.57%
USA, TIPS 0.125% 15jan2031, USD (A-2031)
4.56%
USA, TIPS 0.125% 15jul2030, USD (D-2030)
4.40%
USA, TIPS 0.5% 15jan2028, USD (A-2028)
4.27%
USA, TIPS 0.375% 15jul2027, USD (D-2027)
4.21%
Frequently asked questions about IBIM and VTIP

Which ETF is bigger: IBIM or VTIP?

As of October 19, 2026, IBIM holds $46.48 M in assets under management (AUM), while VTIP manages $20.91 B.

What sectors do the IBIM and VTIP ETFs invest in?

IBIM leans toward sectors like Sovereign. Meanwhile, VTIP focuses on Sovereign.

What are the top holdings of the IBIM ETF and VTIP ETF?

IBIM top holdings include USA, TIPS 1.875% 15jan2036, USD (A-2036), USA, TIPS 2.375% 15jul2036, USD (D-2036) and BlackRock Cash Funds - Treasury. VTIP holds in its top three: USA, TIPS 1.125% 15oct2030, USD (AE-2030), USA, TIPS 1.25% 15apr2031, USD (X-2031) and USA, TIPS 1.625% 15apr2030, USD (X-2030).

Which ETF is more diversified: IBIM or VTIP?

IBIM has 3 securities. VTIP has 25 securities and a top 15 weight of 72.01%.

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