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Northern Trust iBoxx 5-Year Target Duration TIPS ETF
TDTF performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of September 10, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -0.70% | -0.82% | +0.23% | -0.19% | +13.96% | +4.29% |
| Flows | +$9M | +$40M | +$135M | +$208M | +$334M | +$521M |
Characteristics
The Northern Trust iBoxx 5-Year Target Duration TIPS ETF is built to track the Markit iBoxx 5-Year Target Duration TIPS Total Return Index - USD. This ETF provides physical exposure - by owning its shares you earn the return of the securities composing the index (as the ETF holds them directly). This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
| Management strategy | Passive |
| Strategy | Long Only |
| Provider | Northern Trust |
| N° of holdings | 16 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Fixed Income |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | September 19, 2011 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of July 31, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 16
Top 15 Holdings
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Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +3.27% | +2.88% | +4.14% | +5.50% |
Max drawdown | -1.30% | -1.85% | -3.32% | -11.98% |
Max drawdown duration | 16d | 129d | 156d | 1204d |
Time to recover | N/A | N/A | 49d | 628d |
Replication quality
Data as of August 31, 2026Create an account to view replication metrics
1 year cumulative return difference | |
|---|---|
| Best | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
| daily return difference | |
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| Average | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
What type of ETF is TDTF?
TDTF is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Fixed Income assets. It is managed by Northern Trust.
What index does TDTF track?
TDTF tracks the Markit iBoxx 5-Year Target Duration TIPS Total Return Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through optimized sampling.
What does TDTF invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to US Investment Grade Government Bonds. It is part of the segment: Inflation-linked Bonds.
What is the expense ratio of TDTF?
The total expense ratio (TER) of TDTF is 0.19%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was TDTF launched?
TDTF was launched on September 19, 2011, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of TDTF?
TDTF is issued by Northern Trust.
What is the AUM of TDTF?
As of September 10, 2026, TDTF manages $1.04 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has TDTF performed recently?
As of September 10, 2026, TDTF delivered a return of -0.7% over the past month (1M performance), -0.82% over the past three months (3M), and 0.23% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for TDTF?
As of September 10, 2026, TDTF has seen net flows of +$9M in the past month (1M flow) and +$135M year-to-date (YTD).
Does TDTF pay dividends?
As of September 10, 2026, TDTF has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 5.4%.
How many holdings are in TDTF
As of July 31, 2026, TDTF holds 16 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is TDTF?
As of July 31, 2026, TDTF holds 16 securities, with 98.36% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of TDTF?
As of July 31, 2026, TDTF holds a portfolio of 16 underlyings, with its largest positions including USA, TIPS 1.25% 15apr2031, USD (X-2031), USA, TIPS 0.125% 15jan2032, USD (A-2032) and USA, TIPS 0.125% 15jul2031, USD (D-2031). These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does TDTF invest in?
As of July 31, 2026, TDTF has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does TDTF focus on?
As of July 31, 2026, TDTF is primarily exposed to Sovereign.
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