STIP

📎 Investment Objective

The iShares 0-5 Year TIPS Bond ETF seeks to track the investment results of an index composed of inflation-protected public obligations of the U.S. Treasury that have a remaining maturity of less than five years.

✨ Key Features

• Focuses on short-term Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS) with maturities under 5 years
• Designed to offer protection against inflation by adjusting the principal value of the bonds based on changes in the Consumer Price Index (CPI)
• Low expense ratio of 0.00%
• Provides diversification for fixed income allocations

⚠️ Primary Risks

• Interest rate risk: The value of the bonds may decline as interest rates rise
• Inflation risk: If realized inflation is lower than expected, the principal adjustments may not fully offset the impact
• Credit risk: The risk that the U.S. government may not be able to make interest or principal payments
• Liquidity risk: The ETF may have difficulty trading certain securities at an advantageous time or price

👤 Best For

This ETF may be suitable for investors seeking short-term inflation protection and low-risk exposure to the U.S. Treasury market. It can be used as a diversifier within a broader fixed income portfolio.