TIPvsGOVMETF Comparison
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iShares TIPS Bond ETF (TIP) belongs to the Inflation-linked Bonds segment. iShares 1-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF (GOVM) is part of the US Government Bonds segment. Both ETFs have the same top 2 sector exposures: Sovereign and Non-Corporate. TIP is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.18%, versus 0.05% for GOVM. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of TIP and GOVM 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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TIP vs GOVM performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 09/17/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | TIP GOVM | -1.00%-0.96% | -1.36%-0.56% | -0.54%n/a | -1.09%n/a | +11.35%n/a | n/an/a |
| Flows | TIP GOVM | -$85M- | +$233M- | +$1.33B- | +$1.44B- | -$6.86B- | -- |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | TIP GOVM | +3.32%+2.37% | +3.22%n/a | +4.50%n/a | n/an/a |
| Max drawdown | TIP GOVM | -2.39%-1.48% | -2.52%n/a | -3.71%n/a | n/an/a |
| Max drawdown duration | TIP GOVM | 80d23d | 200dn/a | 149dn/a | n/an/a |
Trading data
TIP | GOVM | |
Last sale 9/18/2026 at 6:31 PM | $105.36 | $24.55 |
| Previous close 09/17/2026 | $105.71 | $24.51 |
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Replication quality
Data as of September 18, 2026
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Main metrics
Last update 9/18/2026 at 6:31 PM
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TIP | GOVM | |
|---|---|---|
| Last price | $105.36 | $24.55 |
| 1D performance | -0.33% | +0.20% |
| AuM | $14.62 B | $4.91 M |
| E/R | 0.18% | 0.05% |
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Exposure
Countries
TIP
USA
100%
Other
0%
GOVM
USA
100%
Other
-0%
Sectors
TIP
Sovereign
99.65%
Other
0.35%
GOVM
Sovereign
99.74%
Other
0.26%
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Diversification
TIP
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
51.65%
GOVM
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
15.01%
Top 15 holdings
Data as of July 31, 2026
TIP
USA, TIPS 1.875% 15jul2035, USD (D-2035)
3.99%
USA, TIPS 2.125% 15jan2035, USD (A-2035)
3.94%
USA, TIPS 1.875% 15jan2036, USD (A-2036)
3.92%
USA, TIPS 1.875% 15jul2034, USD (D-2034)
3.71%
USA, TIPS 1.75% 15jan2034, USD (A-2034)
3.55%
USA, TIPS 1.125% 15oct2030, USD (AE-2030)
3.38%
USA, TIPS 1.625% 15apr2030, USD (X-2030)
3.33%
USA, TIPS 1.125% 15jan2033, USD (A-2033)
3.32%
USA, TIPS 1.25% 15apr2031, USD (X-2031)
3.30%
USA, TIPS 1.375% 15jul2033, USD (D-2033)
3.29%
USA, TIPS 0.625% 15jul2032, USD (D-2032)
3.28%
USA, TIPS 1.625% 15oct2029, USD (AE-2029)
3.26%
USA, TIPS 2.125% 15apr2029, USD (X-2029)
3.15%
USA, TIPS 2.375% 15oct2028, USD (AE-2028)
3.13%
USA, TIPS 0.125% 15jan2032, USD (A-2032)
3.10%
GOVM
USA, Notes 4.625% 15feb2035, USD (B-2035)
1.09%
USA, Notes 4.25% 15may2035, USD (C-2035)
1.06%
USA, Notes 4.25% 15nov2034, USD (F-2034)
1.06%
USA, Notes 4.125% 15feb2036, USD (B-2036)
1.05%
USA, Notes 4.25% 15aug2035, USD (E-2035)
1.03%
USA, Notes 4% 15nov2035, USD (F-2035)
1.02%
USA, Notes 4.375% 15may2034, USD (C-2034)
1.02%
USA, Notes 1.625% 15may2031, USD (C-2031)
1.01%
USA, Notes 3.875% 15aug2034, USD (E-2034)
0.97%
USA, Notes 1.375% 15nov2031, USD (F-2031)
0.96%
USA, Notes 1.875% 15feb2032, USD (B-2032)
0.96%
USA, Notes 2.875% 15may2032, USD (C-2032)
0.95%
USA, Notes 1.25% 15aug2031, USD (E-2031)
0.94%
USA, Notes 1.125% 15feb2031, USD (B-2031)
0.94%
USA, Notes 4% 15feb2034, USD (B-2034)
0.94%
Frequently asked questions about TIP and GOVM
Which ETF is bigger: TIP or GOVM?
As of September 17, 2026, TIP holds $14.62 B in assets under management (AUM), while GOVM manages $4.91 M.
What sectors do the TIP and GOVM ETFs invest in?
TIP leans toward sectors like Sovereign. Meanwhile, GOVM focuses on Sovereign.
What are the top holdings of the TIP ETF and GOVM ETF?
TIP top holdings include USA, TIPS 1.875% 15jul2035, USD (D-2035), USA, TIPS 2.125% 15jan2035, USD (A-2035) and USA, TIPS 1.875% 15jan2036, USD (A-2036). GOVM holds in its top three: USA, Notes 4.625% 15feb2035, USD (B-2035), USA, Notes 4.25% 15may2035, USD (C-2035) and USA, Notes 4.25% 15nov2034, USD (F-2034).
Which ETF is more diversified: TIP or GOVM?
TIP holds 49 securities with 51.65% of its assets in the top 15. GOVM has 197 securities and a top 15 weight of 15.01%.
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