TIPS ETFs have also experienced increasing demand. So far this month, TIPS-related ETFs have attracted $129 million in assets, the first increase since March, compared to the $448 in redemptions over April. [Investors Look to TIPS ETFs to Hedge Against Inflation]
The iShares TIPS Bond ETF has an effective duration of 7.62 years. TIP has a 6.03% 30-day SEC yield.
In comparison, the iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF (NYSEArca: IEF) has a 7.52 year duration and a 2.19% 30-day SEC yield. IEF is up 5.0% year-to-date.
iShares TIPS Bond ETF
For more information on the Treasury Inflation Protected Securities, visit our TIPS category.
Max Chen contributed to this article.
Full disclosure: Tom Lydon’s clients own shares of TIP.